The Exit is the Entrance
Essays on Escape
Lydia Paar (MFA ’19) joined the American workforce at 14, holding nearly 30 different jobs from 25 homes across eight states into adulthood. These essays explore her attempts to evade or transform the lower-middle-class American experience across varied cityscapes, towns, and in-between places;
Vicious and Immoral
Homosexuality, the American Revolution, and the Trials of Robert Newburgh
The fascinating story of a British army chaplain’s buggery trial in 1774 reveals surprising truths about early America.
After Palmares
Diaspora, Inheritance, and the Afterlives of Zumbi
In After Palmares, Marc A. Hertzman (AB ’00) tells the rise, fall, and afterlives of Palmares, one of history’s largest and longest-lasting maroon societies.
Political deepfake videos no more deceptive than other fake news, research finds
New political science research by Christopher Lucas in Arts & Sciences finds deepfakes can convince the American public of scandals that never occurred at alarming rates — over 40% of a representative sample — but no more so than equivalent disinformation conveyed through textual headlines or audio recordings.
Patty Jo Watson, professor emerita in anthropology, 92
Patty Jo Watson, a professor emerita in anthropology in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Arlington, Mass. Watson was one of the world’s leading experts on cave archaeology and agricultural origins.
Sachs appointed to Illinois governor’s advisory council
Rachel Sachs, a WashU professor of law, has been appointed to the Illinois Advisory Council on Financing and Access to Sickle Cell Disease Treatment and Other High-Cost Drugs and Treatments.
How GOP has gained ground with unions, impact on 2024 election
During his four years in office, Joe Biden was hailed as the most pro-union president in recent history. But whether his record translates into votes for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris remains to be seen. Sociologist Jake Rosenfeld, in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, explains why Democrats have lost some union votes and how the parties are responding.
Empowering women to thrive in politics
EmpowHer, a program designed to equip women with the knowledge, resources and support system to run a successful campaign and represent their constituents effectively, is being offered Aug. 23-24 at Washington University in St. Louis.
Comparing political parties’ economic outlook, plans
“Envy of the world” or a disgrace? Olin Business School’s John Horn discusses the state of the U.S. economy, President Joe Biden’s economic legacy and what to expect from a future Harris or Trump presidency.
How gender bias influences perceptions, votes in elections
Diana Z. O’Brien, the Bela Kornitzer Distinguished Professor of Political Science in Arts & Sciences, discusses the unique challenges facing female politicians, the importance of representation and more.
Older Stories