Accounting as a social sport
The recent scandals at Enron, Worldcom, and A.I.G. marred the business world in a way particularly damaging to accountants. While many people might be surprised that conservative, rule-following accountants could have been involved in playing with the books, Ron King, the Myron Northrop Professor of Accounting in the Olin School of Business, says we shouldn’t […]
Business forum to feature former Prime Minister Major
The International Business Outlook Conference will include presentations on topics ranging from the global supply chain to business in China.
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police April 6-13. 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. April 7 12:35 p.m. — A serviceman […]
Gibson receives 2005 Decade of Behavior Research Award
It recognizes high-caliber research that has profoundly influenced the public’s understanding of behavioral & social science principles.
Women’s Society celebrates 40 years
Membership has swelled to more than 600; and although times have changed, the society’s goals remain the same.
Tree planting to mark 100th anniversary
The Woman’s Club will host a brief ceremony to celebrate the planting of two Valley Forge Elms in the Elizabeth Danforth Butterfly Garden.
Math student teams excel in national, state competitions
A WUSTL team took 1st place at the Missouri Collegiate Mathematics Competition; another team ranked No. 40 at the annual Putnam Competition.
Nanoparticles offer new hope for cancer detection, treatment
Because nanoparticles can be engineered to carry a variety of substances, they also may be able to deliver cancer-fighting drugs.
Model aims to reduce cardiac deaths in kidney patients
University scientists have identified an important link between kidney damage and cardiac problems, creating new treatment possibilities.
Raw-food dieters’ light bones may be healthy
But researchers have found that raw-food vegetarians have other biological markers indicating their bones may be healthy.
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