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Women plagued by repeated urinary tract infections may be able to prevent them with help from over-the-counter painkillers, new research in mice shows. School of Medicine scientists found that inhibiting an immune protein that causes inflammation eliminated recurrent urinary tract infections in mice.

Baseball Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa’s remarks to the Washington University in St. Louis Class of 2014. The university’s 153rd Commencement ceremony was held Friday, May 16, in Brookings Quadrangle on the Danforth Campus.

Amanda Moore McBride, PhD, associate dean for social work at the Brown School and director of the Gephardt Institute for Public Service, was named the Brown School’s first career development professor, the Bettie Bofinger Brown Career Development Associate Professor. The honor was bestowed in a ceremony May 6 in Brown Hall Lounge.

Hundreds of alumni, students, faculty, business leaders, entrepreneurs and friends of the university gathered May 2 and 3 to celebrate a momentous milestone in the 97-year history of Washington University in St. Louis’ Olin Business School – the dedication of Knight Hall and Bauer Hall, the school’s new state-of-the-art buildings.

Washington University’s Bear Cub program is funding four innovative projects that have commercial potential. Pictured is William G. Hawkins, MD, who is developing a new treatment for pancreatic cancer.

As the Record has been showcasing with stories and images this week, WUSTL’s Class of 2014 is a “Class Act.” The five-part series has told the stories of a sampling of graduating students who are changing the world through research, service and innovation. Here’s what you need to know to join in their day of celebration.

In a countdown to Commencement 2014, we offer a five-part series in recognition of students who are changing the world through research, service and innovation. 

Three-time class president Varun Mehrotra says his Commencement speech will celebrate the friendships that will forever connect graduates to each other and to Washington University in St. Louis. He says the university has provided him a range of challenging and thrilling experiences, including the chance to throw out the first pitch at Tuesday’s Cardinals game at Busch Stadium.

Washington University in St. Louis Senior Class President Varun Mehrotra’s message to the graduating Class of 2014 can be found here.

Read the full text of Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton’s message to the graduates at Washington University in St. Louis’ 153rd Commencement ceremony May 16, 2014.