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The virus that causes COVID-19 normally gets inside cells by attaching to a protein called ACE2. School of Medicine researchers have found that a single mutation confers the ability to enter cells through another route.

In this issue, we celebrate our recent graduates and look at the many ways our students, faculty and alumni — through scholarship, pedagogy and community engagement — contribute to the greater good.

Julie L. Gerberding, MD, the first woman to serve as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, delivered the Commencement address to returning 2020 graduates at each of three ceremonies.

Chancellor Andrew D. Martin addressed the Class of 2020 at their delayed Commencement ceremonies May 30.

In memory of George Floyd, the leaders of the Washington University in St. Louis Center for Diversity and Inclusion will plant Black Lives Matter flags on the lawn east of Brookings Hall on the Danforth Campus, beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 25.

National Basketball Association great and social justice advocate Kareem Abdul-Jabbar delivered the 2021 Commencement address to Washington University graduates.

Senior Class President Michelle Wang delivered remarks to the Class of 2021 at Commencement.

Chancellor Andrew D. Martin addressed the Class of 2021 at Commencement ceremonies.

Washington University’s 160th Commencement will be held May 20 and May 21. To allow for in-person ceremonies, the traditional universitywide ceremony will be broken up into eight ceremonies over the two days, starting at 8 a.m. May 20 on Francis Olympic Field.

Following a collaborative, cross-campus process, 13 companies have been selected to offer branded clothing and other promotional items for the Washington University community starting July 1.