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Photo by Whitney CurtisSenior Michael Fahey (left) and sophomore Dave Lee box each other during the annual First Friday celebration on the Village Green Aug. 28.

Each One Teach One (EOTO), the University’s signature tutoring initiative that connects WUSTL tutors with area elementary and high school students, has launched a new program, EOTO: KIPP. The program will partner with the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) Inspire Academy, a new charter school for underresourced youth.

The Board of Trustees has authorized a fund-raising initiative designed to increase support for student scholarships. “Opening Doors to the Future: The Scholarship Initiative for Washington University” has a goal of raising $150 million to support scholarships and fellowships. A formal kickoff for the initiative will take place Nov. 7.

Washington University’s Board of Trustees has authorized a fundraising initiative designed to increase support for student scholarships. “Opening Doors to the Future: The Scholarship Initiative for Washington University,” has a goal of raising $150 million to support scholarships and fellowships. A formal kickoff for the initiative will take place on November 7, and the effort will continue through June 30, 2014.

The toxin in bee venom has been harnessed to kill tumor cells by School of Medicine researchers.

School of Medicine scientists speculate it may be possible to use a common food additive to reduce risk for diabetes, hypertension or cardiovascular disease.

Brad W. Warner, M.D., has been named the Jessie L. Ternberg, M.D., Ph.D., Distinguished Professor in Pediatric Surgery.

School of Medicine Alzheimer’s disease researchers received a $10 million grant to study why some older adults develop dementia.

Applications are due Oct. 30 for awards from the University’s American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant.

Photo by Tim ParkerThe School of Medicine’s Class of 2013 enjoyed a welcoming party at the City Museum hosted by Dean Larry J. Shapiro, M.D.