Author: Neil Schoenherr

GephardtRichard A. Gephardt, former U.S. House minority leader, will give the 2005 Commencement address to some 2,500 graduating students at Washington University in St. Louis. The university’s 144th Commencement will begin at 8:30 a.m. May 20 in Brookings Quadrangle. During the ceremony, Gephardt will also receive an honorary doctor of humane letters degree.

David Kemper of Commerce Bancshares was re-elected as board chairman; Stephen Brauer & John McDonnell were re-elected as vice chairmen.

Get information about the numerous events surrounding the University’s 144th Commencement.

Photo by Mary ButkusThe Stress Free Zone, providing a way for students to relax during their preparations for final exams, included pet therapy.

In its Clinical and Translational Research Program, the Siteman Cancer Center runs about 350 clinical trials simultaneously, gathering health information from hundreds of patients. To set up each study and analyze the resulting data requires expertise in biostatistics. This keeps J. Philip Miller, the biostatistics core director at Siteman, very busy. He and his staff […]

Photo by Kevin LowderMore than 450 fraternity and sorority pledges attended a recent team-building event sponsored by the Office of Greek Life.

Photo by Mary ButkusAwards for Outstanding TRIO Students of the Year and the Outstanding TRIO Achiever were presented in an April 27 ceremony.

Photo by Mary ButkusMore than 100,000 people attended the annual Thurtene Carnival April 16-17 in the Athletic Complex parking lot.

Photo by Bill StoverMore than 30 seniors were honored April 26 for their involvement and contribution to the Academic Mentoring Program.

April 22 Chancellor Wrighton responds to the SWA students in a letter outlining all the steps the University is planning to take to address mutual concerns about lower-paid workers and what additional steps could be taken if they end the sit-in. He asks them to end the sit-in and take part in the implementation process. […]