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Photo by David KilperLars Angenent (right) and Jason He examine the upflow microbial fuel cell, which can turn wastewater into electricity.The upflow microbial fuel cell is fed continually and works with chambers atop each other rather than beside each other.

Photo by Robert BostonMembers of the acrobatic troupe the Flying Wallendas visit the lab of Aaron DiAntonio, M.D. DiAntonio hopes to name a recently discovered gene “Wallenda.”

The event is made possible by an endowment from 1940 alum Carl Neureuther, who encouraged University students to read for pleasure throughout their lives.

It might help babies resist brain injuries from low oxygen and reduced blood flow, which is linked to premature birth and other irregularities. More medical news

University finishes third in Director’s Cup The University finished third in the 2004-05 U.S. Sports Academy Directors’ Cup Division III final standings, as announced by National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), United States Sports Academy and USA Today. The finish is the highest in school history, eclipsing a fifth-place finish in 2002-03. Washington […]

Talking to Martin Cripps is bound to make anyone just slightly jealous. For one thing, the man is unusually giddy. Whether he’s talking about his London upbringing, his family or his work, the youthful economics professor finds a way see the lighter side of life and laughs readily at it. Cripps, Ph.D., was recently installed […]

Photo by Kevin LowderGraduate student Constance Williams (right) discusses some of the art recently installed at the Mary Ryder Home with Carol Burkholder (left) and Elizabeth Concannon.

The following incidents were reported to University Police June 15-July 12. 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. June 27 2 p.m. — Several […]

The institute is funded in part by a grant received last year from the National Endowment for the Humanities’ Division of Education Programs.

This marks the second time the University has received the “Institution of the Year” award from St. Louis-based MOKAN, a company that assists minority-owned businesses.