WashU named Fulbright Top Producing Institution
Washington University has once again been named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. students. This recognition is given to the U.S. colleges and universities that received the highest number of applicants selected for the 2023-24 Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
Wrighton named chair of Science Center board
Mark S. Wrighton, chancellor emeritus and the James and Mary Wertsch Distinguished University Professor, has been appointed chair of the Saint Louis Science Center’s board of commissioners.
WashU faculty named to psychologist society
Two Washington University professors — Julie Bugg and Leonard Green — have been named fellows of the Society of Experimental Psychologists.
WashU student named to Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30’
Naina Muvva, a first-year student in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, has been named to Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list in the education category for her innovative financial literacy software, Intertwined.
Dize to edit ‘Global Black Writers in Translation’
Nathan Dize, an assistant professor of French in Arts & Sciences, has been appointed co-editor of the new trade book series “Global Black Writers in Translation.”
Zacks named president of brain sciences organization
Jeffrey Zacks, the Edgar James Swift Professor in Arts & Sciences and a professor of radiology at the School of Medicine, has begun a two-year term as president of the Federation of Associations in Behavioral and Brain Sciences.
Raghuraman named director of clinical research division in OB-GYN
Nandini Raghuraman, MD, a physician-scientist who specializes in caring for patients with complex high-risk pregnancies, has been named director of the Division of Clinical Research in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the School of Medicine.
Agarwal receives SAE International Award for Aerospace Innovation
Ramesh Agarwal, the William Palm Professor of Engineering in the McKelvey School of Engineering, has been awarded the SAE International Award for Aerospace Innovation.
Guffey appointed chief of staff to vice chancellor for student affairs
Kristy Guffey has been appointed associate vice chancellor and chief of staff to Anna Gonzalez, vice chancellor for student affairs, effective. Feb. 1, Gonzalez announced.
Genin awarded Savio L-Y. Woo Translational Biomechanics Medal
Guy Genin, the Harold and Kathleen Faught Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the McKelvey School of Engineering, has been awarded the Savio L-Y. Woo Translational Biomechanics Medal from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
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