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Mark Weinrich, formerly planned giving officer in Special Development Programs, has been promoted to director of planned giving. He succeeds Paul Schoon, who is retiring from that position after 18 years.

The late 1960s were a time of change and personal reflection. Neil H. White was a student at the State University of New York at Albany, pondering his own future and considering three professions: chemical engineer, ski bum or doctor. Although he was a chemistry and physics major, White also was president of the Ski […]

Photo by Bob BostonOn Match Day March 17, medical students across the United States learned which residency programs they will enter.

The findings, led by Philip E. Cryer and William J. Powers, were recently published in the online version of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. More medical articles

When many students left to serve the government as soldiers, sailors and nurses during World War II, several campus activities were curtailed, particularly student participation in Greek life and athletics. In 1943, Eliot Review discontinued publication; Thurtene Carnival and Spring Formals were not held; and the Student Senate was disbanded. After the war, Chancellor Arthur […]

The challenge gift will further St. Louis’ role as home to a nationally recognized, robust cancer research and treatment program. More medical articles

Recipient biographies for School of Architecture 2004 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Photo by Mary ButkusThe fifth annual International Women’s Day Celebration March 4 was a Sesquicentennial event focusing on “Historic Women in Legal Education.”

He was “not only a major influence on Washington University’s academic strengths, he was also a national leader in science and research,” Chancellor Wrighton says.

The 1983-84 school year marked the 10th anniversary of Edison Theatre. To mark the event, the Washington University Dance Theatre performed the satire Façade (below), which added a third voice to the marriage of music by Sir William Walton and the abstract poetry of Dame Edith Sitwell. The 19 dances, created by Annelise Mertz, professor […]