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Researchers say the low number could be the result of damage to the hippocampus that is caused by depressive episodes.

Carl Frieden, Jeffrey I. Gordon, John F. McDonnell and Carl Phillips have received this “great recognition,” Chancellor Wrighton says.

The Thomases also endowed a professorship in the humanities five years ago; Macias’ formal installation is planned for Dec. 1.

In a move to bolster its already impressive literary archive of poet James Merrill (1926-1995), University Libraries recently purchased 240 additional letters, manuscripts, rare books, signed first editions and other items from Christie’s auction house. The items came from the estate of Jonathan Goodwin, a book collector who was a neighbor of Merrill’s in Stonington, […]

The following incidents were reported to University Police July 16-Aug. 4. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. This information is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the University Police Web site at police.wustl.edu. July 19 9:25 a.m. — A […]

“Key to the Cure” is a new women’s cancer initiative to raise funds to combat breast, ovarian, uterine and cervical cancers.

Writer, publisher and acclaimed poet C.D. Wright — “one of America’s oddest, best and most appealing poets” according to Publisher’s Weekly — will read from her work at 8 p.m. Oct. 2 in Hurst Lounge (Duncker Hall, Room 201) as part of the Fall Reading Series. Wright is the author of 10 volumes of poetry, […]

Photo by Joe AngelesAlison J. Whelan was one of four to receive a Distinguished Faculty Award at the Founders Day Dinner and Awards Presentation Sept. 20 at America’s Center.

Marine biologist Jane Lubchenco and atmospheric chemist and Nobel laureate Mario Molina will deliver the second Sesquicentennial Environmental Initiative Lecture at 3 p.m. Oct. 9 in Graham Chapel. The lecture will focus on science and the impact of human society on ecological systems. The University is launching an initiative to help better understand the role […]

Acclaimed civil and human rights activist Dick Gregory will deliver the Black Arts & Sciences Festival Lecture as part of the Assembly Series at 11 a.m. Oct. 29 in Graham Chapel. Gregory is known for his many achievements in the field of global human rights. Using unique means of nonviolent protest, he has mobilized support […]