Honorary degrees will go to 6 at Commencement
Among them is three-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Thomas L. Friedman, who will give the address at the May 21 ceremony in Brookings Quadrangle.
Campus Authors: Larry M. May
Crimes Against Humanity: A Normative Account provides a philosophical analysis of some of the most difficult issues in international criminal law.
Sports
Men’s basketball team sweeps on the road The men’s basketball team posted back-to-back road wins, extending its winning streak to three games. The Bears defeated Brandeis University, 93-62, Jan. 28 at Auerbach Arena in Waltham, Mass. WUSTL shot 59.4 percent (38-of-64) for the game and buried 13 3-pointers in the win, while holding the Judges […]
Carefree people more apt to ignore cancer symptoms
Researchers report that people with low overall anxiety levels were more apt to ignore symptoms of rectal cancer for long periods of time.
Mice reveal possible source of depression
Genetic variations in a specific protein may be a significant cause of human depression, University researchers say.
Higher fluoride levels are found in instant tea
The researchers found some regular-strength preparations contain as much as 6.5 parts per million of fluoride, well over the 4 ppm maximum allowed.
Swinkels elected fellow of Econometric Society
The Econometric Society is the most prestigious society in its field; only about 15 individuals per year have been elected as fellows.
Biotech boost
Photo by Robert BostonUniversity and city officials celebrate the groundbreaking of the nonprofit Center of Research, Technology & Entrepreneurial Exchange.
‘Chancellor Chat’ Feb. 10 & 16
Chancellor Wrighton will speak on several issues of interest to members of the University community and will take questions.
Sophomore’s essay published in new nonpartisan anthology
Eric Wasserstrum wrote the piece when he was executive editor of Washington Witness, the bi-weekly conservative student newspaper.
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