Meet WashU’s Lego professor, a political scientist using animation to teach civics
Dan Butler, a political scientist in Arts & Sciences, brings civic lessons to life through Lego bricks. He created a series of stop-motion videos that turn pop culture into lessons on the U.S. government for high school students.
Montaño, Ramos named Georgie W. Lewis Career Development Professors
Diana J. Montaño and Christina Ramos, both faculty members in the Department of History in Arts & Sciences, have been selected as Georgie W. Lewis Career Development Professors.
Local educators to participate in WashU Summer Teacher-Researcher Program
Thirteen teachers from across the St. Louis region have been selected to work with WashU faculty members for the 2025 Summer Teacher-Researcher Program. Administered in collaboration with the university’s Institute for School Partnership, the program provide professional development opportunities for area K-12 teachers.
Judaken installed as Gloria M. Goldstein Professor of Jewish History & Thought
Jonathan Judaken was installed as the Gloria M. Goldstein Professor of Jewish History & Thought in Arts & Sciences in April.
Lacey named Korea Foundation Scholar
Kim Lacey, a doctoral candidate in history in Arts & Sciences, has won a prestigious 2025-26 Korea Foundation Scholarship for Graduate Studies.
‘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.
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.
Kastor named chair of Historical Society board
Peter Kastor, the Samuel K. Eddy Endowed Professor in History in Arts & Sciences, has been appointed chair of the Missouri Historical Society’s board of trustees. His term began Jan. 1.
Nichols Lodato to serve on national psychology committee
Adolescent and young adult development expert Bronwyn Nichols Lodato, in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, will serve as a member of the U.S. National Committee for Psychological Science.
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