Global instability and the timing of Russia’s attack on Ukraine
Analyzing more than 200 years of conflicts, David Carter in Arts & Sciences finds revisionist states — like Russia — have made territorial claims when the great powers that dominate the international system are embroiled in crisis.
State of the University address to explore vision, future goals
Chancellor Andrew D. Martin’s State of the University address will be available to view online starting Tuesday, March 22.
Patients want AI, doctors to work together
Interdisciplinary Washington University research finds patients may be OK with artificial intelligence playing a role in medical diagnostics.
Men’s track and field team shares national title at indoor championship
For the first time in program history, the Washington University in St. Louis men’s track and field team won a team national championship March 12 in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Imaging method shows beating, development in human heart model
A research team led by Chao Zhou at the McKelvey School of Engineering has used a safe, noninvasive imaging technique to observe the development of a human heart organoid over 30 days.
Proposed funding for child care, early learning programs a ‘drop in the bucket’
Research shows investing in programs such as Head Start can help families exit poverty and speed economic growth, according to Washington University sociologist Caitlyn Collins.
China, Ukraine and the limits of ‘no limits’
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin recently declared that their nations’ friendship had “no limits.” But that partnership has been sorely tested by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, argues Washington University’s Zhao Ma.
African Film Festival returns to campus
The 16th annual African Film Festival returns to Washington University in St. Louis on March 25-27. The free event features eight short and full-length films.
Gender-based violence among refugee women increased during COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated risks of violence for refugee and migrant girls and women, finds a new report from the Brown School and UNICEF.
Senior Zach Wurtenberger to appear on ‘Survivor’
The secret is finally out — senior Zach Wurtenberger, an English major in Arts & Sciences, is a contestant on “Survivor,” one of the longest-running and most popular reality shows in TV history.
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