Newsroom Stories

Thunderstorms that swept the central U.S. in 2022 were unprecedented, but their extreme precipitation may not be that rare — especially with global warming, according to a new analysis from researchers in Arts & Sciences.

Researchers at WashU Medicine found that a small population of immune cells in the mouse intestine prevents allergic responses to food, suggesting that targeting such cells therapeutically could potentially lead to a new treatment for allergies.

Apryle M. Gladney has been appointed vice chancellor and chief human resources officer effective April 1, announced Nichol Luoma, executive vice chancellor and chief administrative officer.

Ritenour School District is serving as a pilot for Math314, WashU’s innovative program to boost K-12 math instruction and student achievement. The results are promising.

Thurtene Carnival, WashU’s student-run carnival, returns to campus this weekend with new attractions, new performances and a number of new safety measures. Minors must now be accompanied by an adult and visitors are asked to leave their bags at home.

Researchers at Washington University use data science to improve adolescent compliance with HIV treatments in low-resource areas.

The Washington University Dance Collective, the resident dance company of the Performing Arts Department in Arts & Sciences, will present “Transcendence,” an evening of new and original choreography, April 4 and 5 in Edison Theatre.

Aaron Y. Lee, MD, a leader in applying artificial intelligence to ophthalmology research and patient care, will head the John. F. Hardesty, MD, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at WashU Medicine.

WashU is among 13 colleges participating in the Campus Compact EnviroCorps initiative, a federal AmeriCorps program to reduce waste, boost energy efficiency and protect natural resources. WashU’s EnviroCorps fellows are planting trees, weatherizing homes and donating items from the WashU Circularity Center to local nonprofits in need.

Simone Biles, widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time, will deliver the May 12 Commencement address at Washington University in St. Louis, according to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin.