Newsroom Stories

Veteran New Yorker journalist Elizabeth Kolbert visits the WUSTL campus at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, in Graham Chapel in the next installment of the Assembly Series. Her book, “Field Notes From a Catastrophe: Man, Nature, and Climate Change” (2006) has been applauded as an unbiased overview of an urgent environmental crisis. Growing out of […]

Clarinetist Scott Alberici and his quartet will launch Washington University’s Jazz at Holmes Series 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11. The series, which has delighted local jazz enthusiasts since 1996, features professional jazz musicians from around St. Louis and abroad performing in Holmes Lounge — a casual, coffeehouse-style setting — most Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. […]

Washington University has organized a team of staff and administrators to help ensure that media are getting the support and technical assistance necessary to prepare for coverage of the Oct. 2 vice presidential debate. Click here to download a .PDF of primary university contacts and vendor liaisons in the categories listed below. Washington University Vendor […]

Terry Smith, J.D., professor of law at Fordham University and nationally recognized expert on race and politics, will kick off the School of Law’s 11th annual Public Interest Law & Policy Speakers Series at noon Sept. 23 with a timely talk on politics and racism. The fall lineup of speakers also includes an international peace […]

In preparation for the construction of a new building for the School of Engineering and Applied Science, a portion of Lot 4 — located at the east end of the Danforth Campus near Whitaker Hall — will close today.

Photo by David KilperWashington University’s 2008 United Way of Greater St. Louis campaign began Sept. 2 with a kickoff breakfast at Whittemore House. The United Way of Greater St. Louis supports nearly 200 health and human-service organizations in the St. Louis region and provides an array of services to a large, diverse population.

Terry Smith, J.D., professor of law at Fordham University and nationally recognized expert on race and politics, will kick off the School of Law’s 11th annual Public Interest Law & Policy Speakers Series with a talk on “Politics and Post-Racialism: Reflections on the Meaning of a Black President” September 23.

Providing fruits for snacks and serving vegetables at dinner can shape a preschooler’s eating patterns for his or her lifetime.

Photo by Whitney CurtisFreshmen Natalie Rufat (top, center) and Cici Coquillette (bottom, center) paint a mural at Ford Elementary School in St. Louis during the 10th annual Service First event Aug. 30.

Photo by Ray MarklinLesley Rankin was part of the Young Scientist Program designed to attract high-school students primarily from disadvantaged backgrounds into scientific careers.