‘Great for St. Louis, great for the nation’
Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton shared news that Washington University in St. Louis has been selected for a record sixth time to host a debate. In a nod to how the world has changed since our first debate in 1992, he and other leaders gathered at the Field House to spread the news donned ball caps bearing the hashtag #WashUdebate2016.
Washington People: Andy Maus
Andy Maus was the guy who used to alert undergraduate students via text message they had a package in the mailroom. Now he’s working as clinical research coordinator in the lab of Ravi Vij, MD. Here’s the story of how Maus went from the medical school to the mailroom — and back again.
Snapshots 8.10.15: Summer in the city
Images captured in and around the Washington University campuses.
Poverty prospects higher than expected
For Americans, the likelihood of experiencing relative poverty at least once in their lifetime is surprisingly high, finds a new study from noted poverty expert Mark Rank, PhD, professor at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.
Snapshots 7.13.15: Summer celebrations
Images captured in and around the Washington University campuses.
Snapshots 7.6.15: St. Louis pride
Images captured in and around the Washington University campuses.
WashU’s Summer Writers Institute celebrates 20th year
For 20 summers now, students of all ages and from all walks of life have gathered on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis to write, read, write, read and write some more. The Summer Writers Institute, an intensive, two-week writing seminar that is part summer camp, part MFA-level instruction, is thriving after two decades.
WashU Expert: Why American Pharoah’s winnings won’t stop at the Triple Crown
American Pharoah captured America’s collective heart at the Belmont Stakes this weekend, galloping his way to the first Triple Crown in 37 years. With the June 6 victory, his value is estimated at $30 million. But the winning doesn’t stop there. Patrick Rishe, PhD, director of the Sports Business Program in the Olin Business School, breaks down the future earning potential of the thoroughbred.
Snapshots 6.1.15: Bikes, birds and special recognitions
Images captured in and around the Washington University campuses.
Snapshots: Saluting scholars, celebrating staff
Images captured in and around the Washington University in St. Louis campuses.
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