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Commencement speakers

Besides Chris Matthews delivering the main Commencement address, more than a dozen distinguished individuals will speak at Commencement-related events for graduates and their friends and families.

Statement on Tuesday’s protest over awarding of honorary degree to Phyllis Schlafly

Washington University in St. Louis has issued the following statement on the student-led protest that was held outside the chancellor’s residence on May 13 over the university’s selection of Phyllis Schlafly as an honorary degree recipient.

Vasilieva: A passion for numbers, languages and foreign cultures

Outstanding Graduate, Olin School of Business

Medicine & Health

Girls, young women can cut risk of early breast cancer through regular exercise

Mothers, here’s another reason to encourage your daughters to be physically active: Girls and young women who exercise regularly between the ages of 12 and 35 have a substantially lower risk of breast cancer before menopause compared to those who are less active, new research shows.