How researchers can influence policy today
University researchers can play a vital role in shaping policy — when they combine solid science with smart communication, compelling stories and political awareness. WashU policy expert Ross Brownson explains how.
Gibson leads global ranking of productive political scientists
James L. Gibson, in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, leads a new ranking of most productive political scientists in North America and around the world, according to a new study published by the American Political Science Association.
Competition and freedom
As head of antitrust at the U.S. Department of Justice, alumnus Jonathan Kanter brought cases challenging the power of some of the world’s biggest companies.
‘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.
Henderson to deliver annual Brauer Lecture
Rob Henderson, political commentator and bestselling author of “Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family and Social Class,” will deliver the keynote address for Olin Business School’s Brauer Lecture Series April 16 at Washington University in St. Louis.
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.
Refugees define success on their own terms, study finds
Refugees resettled in the U.S. often define success in ways that go far beyond economic self-sufficiency, according to a new study co-authored by WashU researchers. The study challenges long-held assumptions about what makes resettlement successful in the U.S.
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.
Cultural Legacies of Slavery in Modern Spain
The first book-length study to address the impact of the legacies of slavery on Spanish cultural representations and institutions. This groundbreaking volume explores how culture produced in Spain, from the 19th century to the present, both reflects and shapes ways of understanding the history and heritage of a nation sustained by colonialism and slavery. Akiko […]
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