Professional clothing donations for students sought
The Taylor Family Center for Student Success, along with the Center for Career Engagement at WashU, are expanding the Professional Clothes Closet to offer more free business attire to students. The closet is accepting donations of professional clothing.
Board of Trustees ad hoc committee continues work, seeks input
The ad hoc committee established by the WashU Board of Trustees to review the university’s policies and guidelines governing on-campus protests and demonstrations is continuing its work and expects to submit a report in March. WashU community input is welcome.
Researchers make glioblastoma cells visible to attacking immune cells
Researchers at WashU Medicine have identified a possible way to make brain cancer cells vulnerable to different types of immunotherapy, in hopes of finding new treatments for one of the most deadly cancers.
Healthy brains suppress inappropriate immune responses
Researchers at WashU Medicine have found a process in which the brain guards against attack by the immune system, opening opportunities to pursue new therapies for diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s.
Board grants faculty tenure
At the WashU Board of Trustees meeting Sept. 27, numerous faculty members were granted tenure, effective that day.
Immunotherapy blocks scarring, improves heart function in mice with heart failure
A new study from WashU Medicine researchers finds that a type of immunotherapy — similar to one approved by the FDA to treat inflammatory conditions — may be an effective treatment strategy for heart failure.
Gladney appointed interim vice chancellor, chief HR officer
Apryle M. Gladney has been appointed interim vice chancellor and chief human resources officer at WashU, announced Nichol Luoma, executive vice chancellor and chief administrative officer. Her new role took effect Oct. 15.
HLC accreditation open forums set for Oct. 28, 29
As part of WashU’s 10-year comprehensive evaluation, the Higher Learning Commission, the institutional accreditor, will host three open forums Oct. 28 and 29 to gather input from faculty, staff and students.
Frantz appointed vice chancellor for innovation, commercialization
Doug E. Frantz has been appointed the new vice chancellor for innovation and commercialization at WashU, effective Jan. 1, according to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin and David H. Perlmutter, MD, executive vice chancellor for medical affairs and dean of the School of Medicine.
Information security policies updated
WashU’s Office of Information Security has recently revised and updated its policies to keep pace with the evolving digital landscape.
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