Study questions claims children overmedicated for ADHD
In contrast to claims that children are being overmedicated for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), School of Medicine researchers have found that many kids with ADHD are not receiving treatment. In fact, almost half of the children — within a 1,610-member study group — who might have benefited from ADHD drugs were not getting them.
Henson promoted to associate VC for alumni & development
She will assume responsibility for alumni relations, annual giving and parent programs, among others.
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police Aug 10-22. 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. Crime alerts: On Aug. 16, a person […]
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Frank C.P. Yin, Ph.D.,
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Guy Genin, Ph.D.,
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Cultivating opportunities
When Leah Merrifield left St. Louis and her job advising undergraduate business students at the University, she really didn’t expect to be coming back — much less coming back to the same environment she left. But 10 years after accompanying her husband, who took the head basketball coaching job at Emory University, she found herself […]
Wrighton receives “Soaring Eagle” award
Photo by Mary ButkusChancellor Mark S. Wrighton delivered the keynote and received an award at the Mathews-Dickey “Say Amen” Banquet Aug. 19.
Interdisciplinary ‘pathway’ trains new generation of neuroscientists
The grant benefits faculty by bringing in sophisticated students who are able to generate increasingly varied research.
Days of Caring
Photo by Kevin LowderThis year, University employees helped at eight different centers over two weeks for the annual United Way Days of Caring program
Workers install Danforth Campus sign
Photo by Joe AngelesA monument marking the name change of the Hilltop Campus will be constructed on each corner of the campus.
Courting the competition
Photo by David KilperWorkers lay the new cement for the renovated Tao Tennis Center, which will feature six lighted courts when finished in mid-fall.
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