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Antidepressant may slow Alzheimer’s disease

Antidepressants can reduce production of the main ingredient in Alzheimer’s brain plaques, according to new research from the School of Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania. The plaques are highlighted in red in this image of a mouse’s brain.

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Class Acts: shaping the future

Educated, ambitious and passionate, WUSTL graduates are committed to bettering their communities both here and abroad. In the fourth installment of a five-part series, graduating students, such as Helina Woldekiros, share what’s next in their futures.

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Interdisciplinary efforts on economic fragility spark book, policy discussion

In an effort to study causes and find solutions, WUSTL faculty from across disciplines are examining economic insecurity through the university’s Livable Lives Initiative. One result is a new book, “Working and Living in the Shadow of Economic Fragility.”

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Women’s Society presents awards, scholarships

Leaders of the Women’s Society of Washington University announced the winners of the Harriet K. Switzer Leadership Award and the Elizabeth Gray Danforth Scholarship during their annual meeting April 24. Pictured (from left) are Switzer and seniors Katherine Bush and Tiffini Hyatt.

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Commencement 2014
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6 p.m. Thursday, May 15

Skandalaris IdeaBounce event

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6 p.m. Thursday, May 15

‘Architects of Color’

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8:30 a.m. Friday, May 16

153rd Commencement ceremony

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7 p.m. Friday, May 16

Graduation Shabbat

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WUSTL alum discusses her new book

Author and WUSTL alum Rachel Wisdom (AB ’11) talks on KMOX Radio about her book based on a true story, “A Shopkeeper’s Daughter.”

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Diversity Collaborative seeks new members

The Campus Diversity Collaborative aims to increase awareness of diversity and inclusion issues at WUSTL. The group, founded in 2007, seeks new members among faculty and staff on both the Danforth and Medical campuses.

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