The Record

WashU builds momentum through AI initiative

As the fall semester approaches, WashU’s AI initiative is driving academic innovation across schools and disciplines.

Why WashU’s newest students chose St. Louis

The 1,945 students in the WashU Class of 2030 moved onto the South 40 last week. The new Bears, arriving from 29 countries and every region in the U.S., are excited to explore St. Louis’ neighborhoods, food and landmarks.

Ley elected to American Philosophical Society

Timothy J. Ley, MD, a professor of medicine and of genetics at WashU Medicine, led the team that sequenced the first cancer genome. The American Philosophical Society is the nation’s oldest learned society, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1743.

Platinum powers the future

Gang Wu, at WashU McKelvey Engineering, has developed a potential fuel-cell solution for powering data centers or transportation.

Notables

WashU Medicine’s Jeffrey I. Gordon, MD, has received the Gabbay Award from Brandeis University in recognition of his outstanding contributions to gut microbiome research.

Notables

The WashU Arboretum held its inaugural docent training, bringing together a wide variety of individuals to support future outreach and educational programming. Eventually, the docents will lead tours for the community.