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Since its publication in 1960, Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” has become the best-selling novel of all time and is perhaps the most widely read book exploring race in the United States. In January, Edison Theatre will join forces with Metro Theater Company, St. Louis’ foremost professional troupe for young people, to stage an […]

The following incidents were reported to University Police Dec. 3-9. 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. Dec. 4 11:38 a.m. — Money was […]

In its 10 years, the Longer Life Foundation has funded more than 48 research grants, awarding some $2 million to support studies on various topics.

Photo by David KilperSalvatore P. Sutera, Ph.D., senior professor of biomedical engineering and interim dean of the School of Engineering & Applied Science, has served the University in a variety of capacities in the past 40 years, making important contributions to the School of Engineering & Applied Science.

Elizabeth K. Barry, a first-year student in Arts & Sciences, died Dec. 8 in her room in Rubelmann House residence hall. Barry, of Homewood, Ill., was 19.

In January, “To Kill a Mockinbird” will serve as centerpiece of a National Endowment for the Arts’ Big Read program. Coordinated by Washington University, the program will feature dozens of lectures, readings, art exhibits, theater productions, book discussions, film festivals and other events exploring the themes of Harper Lee’s novel.

Photo by Mary ButkusAdrienne Davis, J.D., laughs with John Drobak, J.D., the George Alexander Madill Professor of Law, during a reception celebrating her installation as the William M. Van Cleve Professor of Law Nov. 11.

Alison M. Lang, a master’s candidate in architecture from the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, was part of a team that recently took two prizes in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Second Annual Green Building Design Competition.

Younan Xia, Ph.D., professor of biomedical engineering, was installed as the inaugural James M. McKelvey Professor in the School of Engineering and Applied Science in a Sept. 2 ceremony in Whitaker Hall.

Washington University is in the spotlight for its pivotal role in the Genomics Education Partnership, a collaborative effort to provide research experience in genomics to undergraduate classrooms across the country.