‘Play Harder: The Triumph of Black Baseball in America’
In “Play Harder: The Triumph of Black Baseball in America,” WashU’s Gerald Early explores how Black Americans have shaped the game since its emergence during Reconstruction, from the formation of the Negro Leagues, through Jackie Robinson’s breaking of the color barrier and into the present day.
McGlothlin installed as Gloria M. Goldstein Professor of Holocaust Studies
Erin McGlothlin was recently installed as the Gloria M. Goldstein Professor of Holocaust Studies in Arts & Sciences.
WashU prepares for fall ’25 class registration in Workday
Most WashU students are gearing up to register for fall 2025 classes next week using a new student information system, Workday. Many have prepared already, but administrators say to expect some bumps in this first cycle.
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Student selected for Clinton Award for Peace and Reconciliation
Riley Novak, a senior majoring in global studies and in Spanish in Arts & Sciences at WashU, has been named a recipient of the Hillary Rodham Clinton Award for Peace and Reconciliation at Queen’s University Belfast.
Gladney appointed chief human resources officer
Apryle M. Gladney has been appointed vice chancellor and chief human resources officer effective April 1, announced Nichol Luoma, executive vice chancellor and chief administrative officer.
From worksheets to wonder: WashU’s Math314 supports teachers, boosts scores
Ritenour School District is serving as a pilot for Math314, WashU’s innovative program to boost K-12 math instruction and student achievement. The results are promising.
Thurtene Carnival returns to WashU
Thurtene Carnival, WashU’s student-run carnival, returns to campus this weekend with new attractions, new performances and a number of new safety measures. Minors must now be accompanied by an adult and visitors are asked to leave their bags at home.
Agarwal to receive aerospace industry award
Ramesh Agarwal, the William Palm Professor of Engineering in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University, will receive the 2025 John J. Montgomery Award for Distinguished Innovation in Aerospace from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Lee named new head of ophthalmology and visual sciences
Aaron Y. Lee, MD, a leader in applying artificial intelligence to ophthalmology research and patient care, will head the John. F. Hardesty, MD, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at WashU Medicine.
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