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Photo by Joe AngelesJim McLeod, dean of the College of Arts & Sciences and vice chancellor for students, was one of many volunteers who helped direct new students to their classes.

Football wins season opener.

Some Washington University orthopaedic surgery patients will soon be treated at a new $13 million outpatient facility in Chesterfield, Mo.

At the time of its 75th anniversary in 2002, the Danforth Foundation had awarded just under $1 billion nationally to 60 programs.

Mahalia celebrates the life and music of gospel great Mahalia Jackson (1911-72).

WUSTL ArchivesChancellor William H. Danforth, M.D., enjoys time with University students.Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton and the Board of Trustees have taken steps to ensure the Danforth imprint remains as long as there is a Washington University.

School of Medicine researchers are investigating why high-dose cortisone is the second most common cause of osteoporosis.

Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in the United States in people over the age of 50.

WUSTL ArchivesWilliam H. (Bill) Danforth, his late wife, Elizabeth (Ibby), and John C. Danforth at the 1995 Commencement. On that day — May 19 — Bill presided over his last Commencement; Ibby received an honorary doctor of humanities; and John delivered the Commencement address.In recognition of the role that Chancellor Emeritus William H. “Bill” Danforth, the late Elizabeth (Ibby) Gray Danforth, the Danforth family and the Danforth Foundation have played in the evolution of Washington University in St. Louis, the Hilltop Campus — home to six of the university’s seven schools — will be named the Danforth Campus. An official dedication ceremony will be held in Graham Chapel from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 17, when the new name takes effect. Update 9-17 8pm • Photos of the event • Audio of the event

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