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.
St. Louis International Film Festival screenings begin on campus Nov. 10
WashU will host more than a dozen screenings as part of the 32nd Annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival. The citywide event showcases the best in contemporary cinema.
Key Medicare payment model fails to improve mental health
A widespread Medicare program that aims to improve health care and lower costs by providing financial incentives to doctors and hospitals resulted in no improvements in mental health care, according to a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine and the Yale School of Public Health.
Study links changes in global water cycle to higher temperatures
Research led by Bronwen Konecky in Arts & Sciences takes an important step toward reconstructing a global history of water over the last 2,000 years.
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