The Record

New residence hall to be named James E. and Clara P. McLeod House

The new South 40 residence hall will be named after the late McLeod, vice chancellor for students and dean of WashU Arts & Sciences, and his wife in honor of their enduring impact, Chancellor Andrew D. Martin has announced.

Arvin appointed executive vice chancellor for advancement

Will Arvin, vice chancellor for medical advancement at WashU, has been appointed executive vice chancellor for advancement, effective Jan. 5, according to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin. Arvin will succeed Pamella A. Henson, who is retiring.

WashU to award seven honorary degrees at Commencement

WashU will confer seven honorary degrees during its 165th Commencement Friday, May 15. Among the recipients is Emmy Award-winning host, producer, author and St. Louis native Andy Cohen, who will deliver the Commencement address.

Researchers identify process linked to inherited lung disease severity

WashU Medicine researchers discovered a cellular mechanism that may protect some patients with a genetic lung condition from developing liver damage.

Notables

Salma Abdalla, at WashU Public Health, and Liz Chiarello, in WashU Arts & Sciences, have been named 2026 Public Scholarship faculty fellows in recognition of their work that connects rigorous research with public audiences.

Notables

Isabella Welborn, a master’s student in public health at WashU, has won a Cancer Epidemiology Education in Special Populations fellowship from the City University of New York School of Medicine.

Notables

WashU startups received nearly $125,000 in funding during an event at the Skandalaris Center’s annual spring awards ceremony. WashU students and alumni were recognized for excellence in innovation, entrepreneurship and mentorship.