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The proper timing of pregnancies, Washington University researchers say, can decrease a woman’s risk of having a baby born prematurely with a host of health problems.

Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis recognizes achievements of five alumni and graduate school dean on May 16 in the Jerzewiak Family Auditorium in the Arts & Sciences Laboratory Sciences Building.

Washington University in St. Louis celebrated the 147th Commencement on Friday, May 16, 2008, in Brookings Quadrangle on the Danforth Campus. Highlights from the 147th Commencement at Washington University in St. Louis A day to be remembered by all, 2,655 candidates took part in commencement, receiving 2,790 degrees, of which 1,507 were undergraduate and 1,283 […]

A memorial service for Merle Kling, Ph.D., former provost, executive vice chancellor, dean of the Faculty of Arts & Sciences and professor of political science in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 1, in Whitaker Hall Auditorium on the university’s Danforth Campus. A reception will follow in the Whitaker Hall Atrium.

September 27 Sweet Honey in the Rock This Grammy Award-winning a cappella ensemble celebrates the rich legacy of African-American musical traditions, capturing the sounds of spirituals, gospel, Blues, African chants and ancient lullabies. Founded in 1973, the all-female group takes its name from Psalm 81:16 — which describes a land so rich that honey flows […]

The School of Medicine’s commencement recognized the achievements of 117 students who were awarded degrees: 88 students earned the doctor of medicine degree; 27 earned a dual doctor of medicine/doctor of philosophy degree (M.D./Ph.D.); and two earned the doctor of medicine/master of arts degree (M.D./M.A). Julie Gerberding, MD, MPH, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was the commencement speaker.

Transcript of Chris Matthews’ Commencement address to the class of 2008.

Be a person of your times but also of your country, said Chris Matthews to the Class of 2008 during Washington University’s 147th Commencement ceremony. The journalist, political commentator and host of MSNBC’s “Hardball” wove in a message of self-creation and optimism for America, telling the audience of more than 14,500 that the future of this country lies sketched out in the minds and hearts of the 2,655 graduates sitting before him. A slideshow of Commencement images is included.

Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton addressed more than 14,000 people gathered in the Brookings Quadrangle for Washington University’s 147th commencement on Friday, May 16. In his remarks, he congratulated the 2,655 new graduates on their many accomplishments, reaffirmed the University’s commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, described some of the University’s aspirations for the future, and closed with a quotation from Albert Einstein: “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.”

Be a person of your times but also of your country, said Chris Matthews to the Class of 2008 during Washington University’s 147th Commencement ceremony. The journalist, political commentator and host of MSNBC’s “Hardball” wove in a message of self-creation and optimism for America, telling the audience of more than 14,500 that the future of this country lies sketched out in the minds and hearts of the 2,655 graduates sitting before him. A slideshow of Commencement images is included.