More than a medal
The Center for the Humanities’ biennial International Humanities Prize, which was awarded to Alison Bechdel in 2022, builds community and celebrates excellence in the world of arts and letters.
Writing the next chapter
To earn a bachelor’s degree from Washington University, students must complete at least 120 units of coursework. That number, however, does not capture the full measure of a WashU education. Many students devote just as much time and energy to clubs, sports and volunteering as they do to their academic pursuits. Through co-curricular activities, students build […]
Yang elected senior member of National Academy of Inventors
Lan Yang, the Edwin H. & Florence G. Skinner Professor at the McKelvey School of Engineering, has been elected a senior member of the National Academy of Inventors. She is among 95 new senior members who will be honored in June at the NAI’s annual meeting,
Five to receive honorary degrees at Washington University’s 162nd Commencement
Washington University will award five honorary degrees during its May 15 Commencement ceremony. Among the recipients is Sterling K. Brown, a St. Louis native and award-winning actor and producer, who will deliver the Commencement address.
Minton named to St. LouisCIO advisory board
Jessie Minton, vice chancellor and chief information officer at Washington University, recently was selected to serve on the St. LouisCIO advisory board.
Provide feedback on MetroLink expansion plans
St. Louis County and St. Louis city have released a survey to collect feedback on expanding MetroLink. As a member of the St. Louis Anchor Action Network, Washington University leaders encourage the campus community to provide input.
Campbell to map network connections in the brains of Parkinson’s patients
Meghan Campbell, an associate professor of neurology and of radiology at the School of Medicine, and Caterina Gratton, of Florida State University, have received a five-year $3 million award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to image functional brain networks in people with Parkinson’s disease.
Collins installed as Edward T. Foote II Professor of Law
Kevin Collins, an intellectual property expert, was installed as the Edward T. Foote II Professor of Law at Washington University during a ceremony in March.
Junior Krishnan awarded Truman Scholarship
Washington University in St. Louis junior Nidhi Krishnan, an ROTC cadet in the Gateway Battalion and an Ervin Scholar, has been awarded a Truman Scholarship, the prestigious graduate fellowship in the United States for those pursuing careers in public service.
Camacho selected as Gaither Fellow
Sarah Del Carmen Camacho, a senior studying global studies and education in Arts & Sciences, has been selected to join the James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
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