The Record
Friday, May 8, 2026
Top stories
New initiative launches to save primates, transform conservation
A $1.5 million pledge from Distinguished Trustee Andy Newman for the Living Earth Collaborative will support critically endangered primates. The new project aims to transform how biodiversity is documented, modeled and protected worldwide.
Henson to retire as leader of university advancement
Pamella A. Henson, executive vice chancellor for university advancement, will retire Jan. 4, concluding a distinguished career spanning 34 years at WashU and 40 years in the profession, according to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin.
WashU Medicine honors focused excellence with far-reaching impact
WashU Medicine’s 2026 Dean’s Impact Awards recognized 58 faculty who have demonstrated focused excellence in research and patient care.
Global outbreaks may fuel violence against women
WashU Public Health researchers studied how outbreaks strain households and systems, revealing hidden risks for women and girls that data often fails to capture.
Social Post of the WeekClass Acts: Asking big questions, making important findings
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WashU in the News
In a milestone for ALS, a treatment helps some patients improve
the new york times
Alzheimer’s blood tests may predict symptoms years in advance, but experts urge caution
Fox News
Southern Baptist Convention continues membership slide but grows in attendance and baptisms
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10 art exhibits to catch this month
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Campus and community news
Bo Li, a renowned expert in data sciences, has been named a Stanley A. Sawyer Professor in WashU Arts & Sciences. Her research focuses on spatial statistics with applications in a variety of fields.
The WashU Brown School presented its 2026 Awards of Distinction in April, honoring alumni and supporters for their work advancing positive change in communities worldwide.
Perspectives
The future of carbon capture
Ramesh Agarwal, of WashU McKelvey Engineering, takes part in a podcast to discuss carbon capture — how it works, why it’s important to fight climate change and the challenges ahead.
Let’s clear the air