Parents’ mental health was worse during pandemic, study finds
Hybrid school during the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with worse parental mental health, as was working from home, finds a new study from the Brown School.
Class Acts: Ellie Stitzer
Ellie Stitzer, who is set to graduate in May with a law degree from Washington University School of Law, is a passionate advocate for disability rights.
Drake installed as inaugural Professor of Data Science for Social Good
Brett Drake, an expert on child welfare, has been installed as the inaugural Professor of Data Science for the Social Good in Practice at the Brown School.
Ssewamala awarded $5.7M for work in Uganda
Fred Ssewamala, the William E. Gordon Distinguished Professor at the Brown School, along with colleagues, has received $5.7 million in two separate grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for his work in sub-Saharan Africa.
School of Law recognizes six alumni
The School of Law at Washington University in St. Louis recognized six alumni who have achieved success in their respective fields during its Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner, held April 8 at at Anheuser-Busch Hall.
Florida’s attack on Disney violates the First Amendment
If Florida’s action to strip Walt Disney World of its status as a special tax district is indeed retaliatory against the company for its opposition to the state’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law, then Florida has plainly violated the First Amendment, says a constitutional law expert at Washington University in St. Louis.
Child tax credit reduced usage of high-cost financial services
Families who were eligible for the child tax credit experienced improved nutrition, decreased reliance on credit cards and other high-risk financial services, and made long-term educational investments for both parents and children, finds a new report from Washington University in St. Louis.
Osgood to continue as law dean
Russell K. Osgood, visiting professor of law and interim dean of the School of Law, will continue as dean through spring 2024, announced Beverly Wendland, provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs.
Sotomayor shares wisdom and humor during Field House chat
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor still draws upon inspiration imparted by her mother and grandmother, she told a crowd of more than 3,000 students, faculty and staff during a question-and-answer session April 5 in the Field House.
ICHAD receives $5 million NIH grant for global health research
The International Center for Child Health and Development at the Brown School has received a five-year $5 million Launching Future Leaders in Global Health training grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
View More Stories