Series to explore practice of citizenship
Presented by the WashU John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics. “The Practice of Citizenship” series invites participants to think critically about what it means to be a citizen.
WashU research finds gaps in Google AI Overview citations, claims
With the advent of Google AI Overviews, Google has unprecedented editorial control over what users read and know, according to Jacob Montgomery, a WashU Arts & Sciences political scientist.
Advanced Introduction to Family Law in the U.S.
This book provides a critical examination of family law in the United States. It traces the evolution of the field from its origins in the law of domestic relations–in which gender, race, marriage, religion, and “nature” loomed large–to the more modern regime of family law, which claims to prioritize equality and autonomy.
Cancer survivors less likely to be physically active, study finds
Adults with a history of cancer are less likely to be physically active than those without a cancer history, finds a new study from Washington University in St. Louis.
Judaken named Frankel Institute fellow
Jonathan Judaken in WashU Arts & Sciences has been named a 2026-27 fellow at the Frankel Institute for Advanced Judaic Studies.
Family resilience can help protect children from climate change
As climate change brings more extreme weather events, strengthening families before disasters strike can help protect children’s health and well-being, says Mary McKay, professor at the WashU Brown and an expert on child mental health.
The future of queer gerontology
The Brown School’s Vanessa Fabbre discusses the field of queer gerontology and why supporting the researchers who study LGBTQ+ aging is an important part of the work.
FTC settlements may fall short of curbing pharmacy benefit managers
The FTC’s deals with major drug middlemen may not do enough to lower what patients and employers pay for prescription drugs, said WashU Law’s Rachel Sachs.
Everyone has a role in suicide prevention
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and WashU expert Ryan Lindsay is emphasizing a simple message: You don’t have to be a mental health professional to help someone who may be struggling.
US education secretary visits WashU
As part of her travel to universities across the country, U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited WashU Sept. 16.
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