WUSTL earns four safety awards from national organizations
Washington University was recognized with four safety awards from national safety organizations this spring for crisis communications planning and demonstrating the safety of WUSTL work environments.
Time to renew U-Pass to ride MetroLink or bus for free
The employee 2008-09 U-Pass — allowing WUSTL faculty and staff free use of Metro, the region’s public transportation system — will expire June 30.
Getting into the swing of summer
Photo by Jerry Naunheim Jr.Juniors Jenny Shirar (left) and Christian Frommelt cut a rug during Swing Dance Night June 2 in the Goldfarb Hall Commons.
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Two recent grads selected as Singapore scholars
Shortly after graduation, Arash Sabet and Elise DeVries headed to Asia for five months as members of the first-ever Kauffman-Singapore Entrepreneurship Program. They are two of only five U.S. students in science, technology and engineering who were selected to participate in the program, which will allow them to learn about the Asian market and pursue […]
College Savings Initiative aims to advance college success for all families
The New America Foundation and Center for Social Development at Washington University announced May 21 a new College Savings Initiative to examine and improve 529 college savings plans so more people have the opportunity to attend and complete college.
Changes to UnitedHealthcare plans effective July 1
To contain the costs of WUSTL’s UnitedHealthcare HMO and POS plans, two program changes will take effect July 1.
Brain’s organization switches as children become adults
School of Medicine scientists have discovered that brain organization in children changes as they become adults.
Link between eczema, asthma discovered
School of Medicine scientists have uncovered what might be the key to the progression from eczema, or atopic dermatitis, to asthma.
Body’s 24-hour clock turns gears of metabolism, aging
Studying mice, School of Medicine researchers found how the biological circadian clock turns gears that govern aging and metabolism.
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