Protective footwear nearly 30,000 years old
Erik Trinkaus analyzed anatomical evidence of early modern humans, which suggests a reduction in the strength of the smaller toes.
African & Afro-American Studies changes its name
It will now be referred to as the African and African American Studies Program in Arts & Sciences.
Students, faculty go overseas to teach teenagers in Georgia
Joachim Faust, Aaron Weisman and Steve Lopatin were in Georgia for a four-week English language camp supported by the University.
Wristband helps prevent wrong-site surgery
About 4,000 wrong-site surgeries take place in the United States each year — that’s about one in 17,000 surgeries.
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Jobs for new college grads on the rise
Career Center Director Mark W. Smith says students now will probably have a much easier time finding a job.
Just Find it! Libraries unveil online search tool
Users can search up to 10 of the libraries’ databases at once, more easily accessing information quickly from a variety of sources.
Back to school
More than 100 elementary- and middle-school teachers have been working this summer with Washington University.
Focused on the family
Walking into Mark W. Eggert’s office, it’s immediately apparent what’s important to him. Pictures of his wife and four children adorn his desk… his walls… his bookcases. Sculptures clearly crafted by talented young hands add a bit of color to the room at the end of the hall in the East Building at the School […]
Economist Ping Wang to hold Seigle Family Professorship
He comes to Washington University from Vanderbilt University to chair the Department of Economics in Arts & Sciences.
Sports
Soccer team ranked preseason No. 11 The women’s soccer team is ranked No. 11 in the NSCAA/adidas Division III Preseason top 25 Poll, as announced by the NSCAA. The Bears finished 2004 with a program-best 17-3-1 record and advanced to the NCAA Sectional Finals for the third time in school history. WUSTL also won a […]
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