Two faculty named to human rights panel
Washington University’s Leila Sadat, at the School of Law, and Kim Thuy Seelinger, at the Brown School, have been nominated to serve on the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s Moscow Mechanism panel of experts.
Payne named to National Academy of Medicine committee
Philip R.O. Payne, at the School of Medicine, has joined the steering committee of a National Academy of Medicine working group to draft a code of conduct for artificial intelligence in health, medical care and health research.
Himes wins Visionary Trailblazer Award
Ron Himes, in Arts & Sciences, will receive the Visionary Trailblazer Award from the Association for Theatre in Higher Education during the group’s 2023 national conference.
Caldwell elected president of ASWAD
Kia Lilly Caldwell, vice provost for faculty affairs and diversity, has been elected president of the Association for the Study of the Worldwide African Diaspora.
Allen curates Pulitzer Arts Foundation exhibition
“Urban Archaeology: Lost Buildings of St. Louis,” a new exhibition curated by WashU’s Michael Allen, will open Sept. 8 at the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts.
G’Sell wins $50,000 Rabkin Prize
Eileen G’Sell, a senior lecturer for the College Writing Program in Arts & Sciences, has won a 2023 Rabkin Prize for visual arts journalism.
Five physician-scientists named Dean’s Scholars
The Division of Physician-Scientists at the School of Medicine has named its 2023 Dean’s Scholars. The awardees will receive up to two years of financial support and mentorship, as well as dedicated lab time to conduct scientific research.
Lelia and David Farr receive Harris Award
David and Lelia Farr have received the 2023 Jane and Whitney Harris St. Louis Community Service Award, which honors those who contribute to the betterment of the greater St. Louis community.
Rank’s book garners national awards
Mark R. Rank, the Herbert S. Hadley Professor of Social Welfare at the Brown School, received prestigious awards over the past six months for his book exploring the myths of poverty in the U.S. and why those myths continue to exist.
Curiel, Diamond receive innovation award
David T. Curiel, MD, PhD, and Michael S. Diamond, MD, PhD, both of the School of Medicine, have received the Chancellor’s Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship for their development of a nasal vaccine against the virus that causes COVID-19.
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