Gephardt to give Commencement address
The former House majority and minority leader and two-time presidential candidate will also receive an honorary doctor of humane letters degree.
Breast cancer vaccine may be on the horizon
Physicians believe a vaccine-induced immune response could be used to supplement other cancer therapies or to immunize high-risk people.
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Couture creations
Photo by Kevin LowderSenior Langley Snyder models a gown by classmate Caitilin Black for guest judge Susan Barrett at the recent “Gowns in the Gallery.”
Cigarette smoke worsens childhood respiratory infections
Courtesy PhotoMario Castro and nurse Michelle Jenkerson visit with study patient Wil Klages and his mom, Peg Klages.Researchers went to children’s homes and analyzed dust and allergens to determine their role in the severity of infections.
Bipolar disorder study aims to find better treatment for kids
The study builds on previous research that showed bipolar disorder can occur in children as young as 7.
Nuland to tell of tsunami experience
A prolific writer on a variety of topics, Sherwin Nuland is best-known for his book How We Die: Reflections on Life’s Final Chapter.
Neonatal research helps determine delivery risks
University researchers have used a statistical analysis to generate new risk estimates for respiratory distress syndrome.
Medieval Japanese performance arts to be focus of conference
The event will bring together scholars from a variety of disciplines, ranging from literature to music, theater, history and anthropology.
Trustees discuss graduate & professional education
The six-hour meeting included reports from the deans of all eight schools and the dean of the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.
Mellon Foundation gift bolsters fellowships
The award funds the “Modeling Interdisciplinary Inquiry” program and is an extension of a five-year grant made in 1999.
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