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He was among the first scientists to determine the precise details of how islets of Langerhans in the pancreas produce insulin.

Photo by Mary ButkusThe Suspicious of Whistlers comedy troupe recently competed against Mama’s Pot Roast, another student improv group.

He was 13 when he completed high school, 17 when he earned a bachelor’s degree — with three majors, two minors — and 19 when he earned a master’s, so it’s not surprising to hear the many accolades placed on Ramanath Cowsik, Ph.D., professor of physics in Arts & Sciences. Cowsik has been compared to […]

Photo by David KilperTwo columns — each adorned with a “WU” stone plaque — now flank the Shepley Drive-Big Bend Boulevard entrance to the Hilltop Campus.

Among the topics the conference will explore is the barriers to the accumulation of wealth in African-American communities.

The following incidents were reported to University Police Feb. 16-22. 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. Feb. 16 12:40 p.m. — The building […]

Among his numerous contributions to theoretical physics is the discovery of the quark, the basic building block of all atomic nuclei.

Photo by Kevin LowderThe University’s annual Sex Week, sponsored by the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness, was held Feb. 14-19.

Women’s basketball in line for 8th UAA crown The No. 10 women’s basketball team picked up two conference home wins to remain in a first-place tied in the University Athletic Association race. WUSTL upended Carnegie Mellon University, 75-47, Feb. 18 at the WUSTL Field House. Senior Hallie Hutchens recorded her second straight double-double with 12 […]