Richards: Ideological disagreements aside, long confirmation fight would be a mistake
“Judge Roberts was one of a handful of truly top-notch Supreme Court lawyers while he was in private practice,” says Neil Richards, associate professor of law.
Service First: More than 1,000 students to volunteer their time
As part of Service First, they’ll beautify 11 St. Louis Public Schools to make the new school year more enjoyable for students and their teachers.
Giuliani to be keynote speaker at Founders Day
After September 11, he brilliantly led New York — and in some senses, the country — through one of the most devastating times in our history.
Neurotransmitters signal aggressive cancer, offer potential for early diagnosis
A neurotransmitter called GABA appears to be an indicator of a bad prognosis for certain cancers such as lung, thyroid and prostate.
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Obituary: Harrahill, 84
Lucy M. Harrahill became director of social work for the University’s Child Guidance Center in 1958.
Wright named head team physician for Cardinals
He has been an assistant team physician with the Cardinals since l998 and covers many of the team’s home games.
First Loeb teaching fellowships announced
Elliot E. Abbey, Martin I. Boyer, Mary E. Klingensmith and Jane Loitman are the recipients through a program established last year.
Associate dean of faculty, Ph.D. director are named by School of Social Work
Luis Zayas is the new associate dean of faculty and Wendy Auslander is now director of the Ph.D. program, Dean Edward Lawlor announced.
Protein prevents tissue injury but encourages tumor growth
You win some, you lose some. A protein that protects the body from tissue damage also increases the risk of tumors, according to a study conducted at the School of Medicine. Moderate reduction of the protein level protects against tumor formation but increases susceptibility to tissue injury.
Tarr installed as Carnahan professor
He’s the head of pediatric gastroenterology and professor of pediatrics; the professorship was established by an anonymous donor.
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