Faculty committee begins review of ‘Call to Action’ letter
A faculty committee will soon start to meet to offer comments regarding U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon’s “Call to Action” letter.
Inclusive Excellence Advisory Committee outlines recommendations for universitywide framework
Washington University in St. Louis is taking the next step in its work to cultivate and maintain a community where all feel welcome, included and valued, based on new recommendations from the Inclusive Excellence Advisory Committee.
The Writer and Her Editor
Celebrated author Deb Olin Unferth and Graywolf Press editorial director Ethan Nosowsky will discuss writing and publishing Sept. 24 and 25 for WashU’s Center for the Literary Arts.
A new toolkit for teaching in the age of AI
Anna Cunningham, WashU’s assistant director of teaching innovation, helps faculty and students use artificial intelligence (AI) thoughtfully and ethically. She emphasizes that good teaching methods should guide AI use, not replace it.
The future of queer gerontology
The Brown School’s Vanessa Fabbre discusses the field of queer gerontology and why supporting the researchers who study LGBTQ+ aging is an important part of the work.
FTC settlements may fall short of curbing pharmacy benefit managers
The FTC’s deals with major drug middlemen may not do enough to lower what patients and employers pay for prescription drugs, said WashU Law’s Rachel Sachs.
Clearing the way for renewable carbon fiber production
Researchers at the McKelvey School of Engineering developed a process to use waste materials in the production of carbon fiber, a key step to more sustainable manufacturing and stronger material design.
Everyone has a role in suicide prevention
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and WashU expert Ryan Lindsay is emphasizing a simple message: You don’t have to be a mental health professional to help someone who may be struggling.
New Transcend Initiative to address mycobacteria threats
A new Transcend Initiative seeks to address and fight life-threatening mycobacterial infections.
Learfield Directors’ Cup Festival to celebrate WashU Bears
WashU will celebrate its first Learfield Directors’ Cup with a festival and a women’s soccer game on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Athletic Director Anthony Azama says the honor reflects the competitive spirit of WashU student athletes.
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