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The Danforth Campus of Washington University in St. Louis suffered moderate damage during severe weather in the St. Louis metropolitan area May 16.

Archaeologist Natalie Mueller in Arts & Sciences explains how ancient agricultural systems could become a source of alternative crops and methods in an era of rapid climate change.

David H. Perlmutter, MD, executive vice chancellor for medical affairs and the George and Carol Bauer Dean of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, will conclude his deanship on June 30, 2026, according to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin.

Susan K. Dutcher, a professor of genetics and of cell biology and physiology at WashU Medicine, was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of her distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.

First profiled as first-year students, four seniors captured the sights and sounds of WashU’s Commencement for a graduation day vlog.

Environmental engineers at WashU have developed critical methods to remove toxic selenium from water.

Simone Biles delivers a memorable address at WashU’s 164th Commencement, telling the Class of 2025: “The world doesn’t need you to be perfect. It needs you to be bold, to care, and to keep going even when things don’t go as planned.”

In a recent study, researchers at WashU Medicine found adverse events were rare and manageable among clinic patients with very mild or mild Alzheimer’s disease who received lecanemab infusions at the Memory Diagnostic Center at WashU Medicine.

Chancellor Andrew D. Martin delivered his message to the Class of 2025 at Washington University in St. Louis during the May 12 Commencement ceremony on Francis Olympic Field.

Graduating students Kendall Burks and Elijah Darden will reflect on the importance of community in their addresses to the Class of 2025 at WashU’s 164th Commencement Monday, May 12, on Francis Olympic Field.