Science students win annual awards
Six WashU seniors from the Department of BIology in Arts & Sciences and WashU McKelvey Engineering have won annual awards recognizing their achievements.
Halvorsen named co-director of Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging
Cal J. Halvorsen, a gerontological social work scholar and an associate professor at the WashU Brown School, will step into a new leadership role this summer as co-director of the Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging.
Sam Fox School presents Awards for Distinction
Vicki Match Suna, executive vice president and vice dean for real estate development and facilities at NYU Langone Health, has received the 2026 Dean’s Medal from the WashU Sam Fox School.
New residence hall to be named James E. and Clara P. McLeod House
The late James McLeod, vice chancellor for students and dean of the College of WashU Arts & Sciences, founded the Ervin Scholars Program and, along with his wife, Clara, challenged the WashU community to know each student “by name and by story.”
Arvin appointed executive vice chancellor for advancement
Will Arvin, vice chancellor for medical advancement at Washington University in St. Louis, has been appointed executive vice chancellor for advancement, effective Jan. 5, according to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin. Arvin will succeed Pamella A. Henson, who is retiring.
WashU to award seven honorary degrees during 165th Commencement
WashU will confer seven honorary degrees during its 165th Commencement May 15. Here are the recipients.
Lee installed as inaugural Stickle professor
Aaron Lee, MD, a nationally acclaimed vitreoretinal surgeon and leader in applying artificial intelligence to vision research and patient care, has been named the inaugural Arthur W. Stickle Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at WashU Medicine.
Henson to retire as executive vice chancellor for university advancement
Pamella A. Henson, executive vice chancellor for university advancement, will retire Jan. 4, concluding a distinguished career spanning 34 years at WashU and 40 years in the profession, according to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin.
New initiative launches to save primates, transform global conservation approaches
A $1.5 million pledge from Distinguished Trustee Andy Newman for the Living Earth Collaborative will support critically endangered primates. The new project aims to transform how biodiversity is documented, modeled and protected worldwide.
Li named Stanley A. Sawyer professor
Bo Li, a renowned expert in data sciences, has been named a Stanley A. Sawyer Professor in WashU Arts & Sciences.
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