Author: Leslie Gibson McCarthy

In the midst of a global pandemic, Betty Bayer, AB ’11, started a bookstore specializing in comics and graphic novels — and the timing couldn’t have been more perfect.

In The Watermen, Michael Loynd, JD ’99, weaves a compelling tale of how U.S. swimming became an international power in the first decade of the 20th century — and the band of upstart American swimmers who made it so.

As founder and CEO of City Winery, a national chain of music venues that offers wine and fine dining, Michael Dorf, AB ’84, BSBA ’84, has made it his mission to provide an experience that will “indulge the senses.”

According to the World Health Organization, ‘Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.’ Vice Chancellor Anna Gonzalez discusses how student affairs is poised to assist students in achieving such a state.

Master of Urban Design students travel the world in the Sam Fox School’s “Global Urbanism Studio,” getting the opportunity to deepen their understanding of issues facing cities.

A first-person account from NASA Flight Director Fiona Turett, BSME ’09, on how she approaches her work leading teams of flight controllers, engineers and professionals on missions like Artemis I.

Outlining a vision for the future of Washington University with the unveiling of the “Here and Next” strategic plan.

Mary Bartling’s website on banned books aims to help us become better readers and better global citizens.

The latest book from Sarah Kendzior dives into the culture of conspiracy that arises when citizens let others do the thinking for them.

Josh Mandel-Brehm’s biotech company, CAMP4, is harnessing the power of RNA.