The lost art of co-existence
The Performing Arts Department will present “God of Carnage,” Yazmina Reza’s scathing satire of bourgeois manners, righteous fury and parental ego, in the A.E. Hotchner Studio Theatre Nov. 16-19.
St. Louis online rental market reflects biases, neighborhood stigma, study finds
Analyzing more than 94,000 Craigslist rental housing advertisements in St. Louis city from 2017-2020, Ariela Schachter, in Arts & Sciences, found consistent trends that reflect the implicit bias landlords and renters have about neighborhoods based on their racial and socioeconomic makeup.
No. 2 women’s soccer returns to Sweet 16
For the 18th time in program history, the Washington University women’s soccer team returns to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Division III Championship tournament, this time facing Calvin University at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at Francis Olympic Field. Head Coach Jim Conlon said this squad is unlike any he has coached before.
Senior Tori Harwell selected as a Rhodes Scholar
Washington University in St. Louis senior Victoria “Tori” Harwell has been selected as a Rhodes Scholar, the 30th winner in university history. Harwell was among the 32 students nationwide selected Nov. 11 to receive the prestigious honor that provides scholars the opportunity to earn an advanced degree at Oxford University.
Frick Initiative supports civil discourse
Funding remains available for projects aimed at furthering understanding of civil discourse, free speech and personal responsibility through the university’s Frick Initiative.
Student groups work to reduce food waste
In an effort to reduce food waste, two student groups have joined forces to distribute healthy, fresh food to local shelters and food banks.
NSF invests in semiconductor research at McKelvey School of Engineering
Sang-Hoon Bae and Mark Lawrence, at the McKelvey School of Engineering, received a total of $3.8 million for collaborative research projects on the future of semiconductor design and manufacturing.
University impact demonstrated with new St. Louis initiatives inventory
A new online tool from WashU’s St. Louis Initiatives team showcases the university’s research and programmatic commitments to the city and region.
How underground fungi shape forests
Biologist Jonathan Myers in Arts & Sciences leads work at Tyson Research Center that fueled an investigation into the role of underground fungi as drivers of global forest diversity.
Live Near Your Work program expands eligible neighborhoods, size of forgivable loans
In an effort to better support employees and spur investment in historically disinvested neighborhoods, BJC HealthCare and WashU are expanding their Live Near Your Work homeownership program to include new neighborhoods in St. Louis, north St. Louis County and University City’s Third Ward.
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