Campus & Community

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Washington University in St. Louis senior Victoria “Tori”  Harwell has been selected as a Rhodes Scholar, the 30th winner in university history. Harwell was among the 32 students nationwide selected Nov. 11 to receive the prestigious honor that provides scholars the opportunity to earn an advanced degree at Oxford University.

Funding remains available for projects aimed at furthering understanding of civil discourse, free speech and personal responsibility through the university’s Frick Initiative.

In an effort to reduce food waste, two student groups have joined forces to distribute healthy, fresh food to local shelters and food banks.

Tescha Hawley, a 2002 Brown School alumna, is among 10 finalists for CNN’s “Hero of the Year.” Cast online votes through Dec. 5.

Sarah D. Ackerman, Gabor Egervari, MD, PhD, and Tao Xie, all of the School of Medicine, have been named 2023 Young Investigator grantees by the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation. The funding supports promising early-career scientists in neuropsychiatry with innovative ideas in mental health research.

Geraldine “Gerry” Virgil, a longtime supporter of Washington University in St. Louis, died Nov. 6. She was 88.

A new online tool from WashU’s St. Louis Initiatives team showcases the university’s research and programmatic commitments to the city and region.

Joseph H. Scherrer, at the McKelvey School of Engineering, was recognized by the Missouri Athletic Club for his overall commitment to military service as well as his achievements. Scherrer spent 24 years in the U.S. Air Force as a leader and information technology and cybersecurity innovator.

Applications are being accepted for the Washington University in St. Louis chapter of the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society. Lunch-and-learn sessions for doctoral students seeking more information will take place next week.