Newsroom Stories

A competitive horseback rider growing up, William C. Chapman, M.D., thought he wanted to be a veterinarian. But when it came time to decide between treating animals or humans, Chapman was swayed by some sage advice. “I was always frustrated by the notion that, for various reasons, veterinarians sometimes have to put an animal to […]

As part of the University’s preparations for the Oct. 8 presidential debate, the Athletic Complex will close at 10 p.m. Sept. 30.

The approximately 1,450 first-year students hail from all over the world, representing 18 countries and 49 states.

Mary ButkusLamara Warren and Sandy Graham of the Office of Student Activities help construct a playground at the University City Children’s Center.

Visiting WUSTL will be representatives of the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Being honored are Thomas M. De Fer, Nicholas Dopuch, Milorad Dudukovic, Beata Grant, Lucy Lopata, and Eric and Evelyn Newman.

Himadri Pakrasi is the principal investigator of a $5 million project from the NSF’s Frontiers in Integrative Biological Research program.

Kevin LowderA bike rack designed by senior James Lewis was inspired by the movements of Soulard Market patrons.

Eric Mumford, Ph.D., associate professor and director of the Urban Design Program in the School of Architecture, will speak on “Modern Architecture in St. Louis” at 7 p.m. Sept. 29 in Steinberg Auditorium. Mumford recently edited Modern Architecture in St. Louis: Washington University & Postwar American Architecture, 1948-1973 (2004), the first in-depth survey of modern […]

He was a maintenance mechanic and plumber with facilities until going on disability leave in 2002.