Kelton named Compton professor, a gift from the McDonnells
Kenneth F. Kelton, Ph.D., professor of physics in Arts & Sciences, has been named the first Arthur Holly Compton Professor in Arts & Sciences. John F. McDonnell, vice chairman of the Board of Trustees and retired chairman of the board of McDonnell Douglas Corp., with JSM Charitable Trust, endowed the new professorship.
Young entrepreneurs rewarded in Olin Cup
Seven finalists for the Olin Cup Competition were selected from a pool nearly twice as large as last year’s. At stake in the January finals is a total of $75,000.
Sussman awarded 2006 W.W. Howells Book Prize
Robert W. Sussman, Ph.D., professor of anthropology in Arts & Sciences, has been awarded the 2006 W.W. Howells Book Prize from the American Anthropological Association for best book in biological anthropology written for a wide audience.
Power of forgiveness
Photo by Mary ButkusSchool of Law lecture brings to campus a mother and her daughter’s killer — now a friend and colleague.
Looking out for the overlooked
Photo by Robert Boston
Festival of Lights
Photo by Mary ButkusTraditional and modern Indian dance take the stage in the annual Diwali celebration.
WUSTL research director receives national award
Cynthia White has been selected to receive The National Council of University Research Administrators 2006 Distinguished Service Award. The award is way to recognize members of NCURA who have made sustained and distinctive contributions to the organization.
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police Nov. 7-13. 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. Nov. 9 9:01 a.m. — A person […]
Malaria drug could hold key to treating heart disease, diabetes
School of Medicine researchers found that a malaria drug eased many symptoms of metabolic syndrome in mice. Study findings were published in the November issue of Cell Metabolism, and senior author Clay F. Semenkovich, M.D., professor of medicine and of cell biology and physiology, says funding for a clinical trial has been received.
Volleyball advances to NCAA quarters
The No. 2 volleyball team picked up three 3-0 wins Nov. 9-11 at the NCAA Central Region Championship at the Field House.
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