Simone Biles to give WashU’s 164th Commencement address
Simone Biles, widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time, will deliver the May 12 Commencement address at Washington University in St. Louis, according to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin.
What Walgreens’ $10 billion private equity deal means for consumers, pharmacy industry
After years of financial turmoil, Walgreens recently announced that it has reached a $10 billion buyout deal with private-equity firm Sycamore — a move that likely will have wide-ranging consequences for how consumers access health care and health-care products, according to Olin Business School experts Patrick Aguilar and Peter Boumgarden.
Getting to root of rising antisemitism in America
Fighting rising antisemitism in the U.S. will require a dramatic shift in civility and a renewed focus on teaching history and religion, according to Mark Oppenheimer, at the John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics at Washington University in St. Louis. “The humanities don’t inoculate against hatred, but they give us the tools to fight it.”
Nichols Lodato to serve on national psychology committee
Adolescent and young adult development expert Bronwyn Nichols Lodato, in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, will serve as a member of the U.S. National Committee for Psychological Science.
Tariffs may not bring global supply chains back; WashU research explains
In a recent paper, Panos Kouvelis, director of the Boeing Center for Supply Chain Innovation at WashU Olin Business School, examined how global supply chain managers weigh decisions to reshore manufacturing when faced with tariffs.
Olin launches new Business of Health initiative
WashU Olin Business School recently launched a new health initiative that envisions Olin as the premier institution for the business of health and an engine for innovation at WashU.
Van Engen appointed John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics director
Abram Van Engen, chair of the Department of English in Arts & Sciences, has been named the next director of the John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics. Van Engen has published widely on religion and literature.
Valeri receives prize for best book concerning history of Christianity
Mark Valeri, director of WashU’s John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics, received the American Society of Church History’s annual award for best book on Christianity’s history by a North American scholar.
Research reveals corporate strategy to support Black-owned businesses, avoid backlash
An analysis of Yelp’s “Black-owned business” search function by Oren Reshef at Olin Business School shows revealing business owners’ race can boost consumer engagement and sales in markets where consumer demand exists.
Are female politicians better advocates for their districts?
New research from the Department of Political Science in Arts & Sciences found that women in the U.S. House of Representatives are more likely to emphasize their home districts.
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