University Libraries acquires papers of Brown School’s Jack Kirkland
The University Archives recently acquired the papers of Jack Arnett Kirkland, an associate professor in the Brown School at WashU and an internationally known scholar who writes, lectures and consults on the African American family and social and economic development.
Evidence isn’t enough
In the undergraduate course “Beyond the Evidence,” students learn how science communication and moral worldviews intersect.
McKelvey Engineering offers graduate certificate in financial engineering
Graduate students in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University now can earn a graduate certificate in financial engineering.
Pandemic course improved COVID-19 knowledge, study finds
A survey of nearly 1,000 people found Arts & Sciences’ course “The Pandemic: Science & Society” led to more accurate risk perception and stronger protective behaviors.
WashU hosts regional classics conference
The Department of Classics in Arts & Sciences will host the 120th annual meeting of the Classical Association of the Middle West and South, the largest regional association for professional classicists.
‘Humanities at Work’
The Center for the Humanities in Arts & Sciences will launch “Humanities at Work: Graduate Internships for the Next Generation.” Supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the program aims to prepare doctoral candidates for a wider range of career pathways.
ChatGPT, screen bans and 3D rocks
Technology — a pedagogical ally or enemy? The answer, of course, is: It depends. At the recent iTeach Conference, hosted by the Center for Teaching and Learning, educators shared how they use technology to boost learning and when they keep it out of the classroom.
Classics offers new Biggs Travel Award
The Department of Classics in Arts & Sciences has announced a new opportunity for faculty and student travel relating to Greco-Roman antiquity. Applications are due Feb. 15.
Here and Next Seed Grant awardees announced
WashU’s Research Development Office recently announced the fall 2023 “Here and Next” Seed Grant awardees. Applications are open for the next round of funding.
What we know — and don’t know — about the new FAFSA
After a shaky launch, the new 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now accessible and largely bug-free, says Mike Runiewicz, assistant vice provost and director of Student Financial Services. Here, Runiewicz explains what families need to know about the new form and how the new federal financial aid formula may impact financial aid awards for college students.
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