Perspectives

Share article Print article Thousands of Afghans living in the United States face an uncertain future after a federal appeals court ruled on July 21, 2025, that the Trump administration can end a humanitarian relief program that provided them work permits and protection from deportation, writes Mitra Naseh.

We will have to wait and see what remains of the Voting Rights Act after next term, which is shaping up to be monumental, writes Travis Crum.

Olamilekan Joseph Ibukun, a postdoctoral researcher in chemistry in Arts & Sciences, writes about research underway to more easily detect toxic chemicals such as mustard gas in the environment.

As the nation undergoes rapid and profound policy shifts, we encourage leaders in government and academia to take action to ensure that Main Streets across America not only endure but thrive, writes Peter Boumgarden.

Arts & Sciences’ Gerald Early takes part in a podcast to discuss his research and new book about the history of Black baseball, “Play Harder,” touching on race, history and resilience.

Research engineer Jon Elson has worked on projects involving air pollution, chemistry and much more over the decades. Read about how Elson became “a cornerstone of the university’s research ecosystem” in Human Resources’ staff spotlight.

Anthropologist Theresa Gildner, in Arts & Sciences, challenges longstanding misconceptions about multiple sclerosis in a perspective piece published in the journal Nature Reviews Neurology.

Ronné Turner, WashU’s vice provost for undergraduate enrollment and student financial aid, discusses her professional journey; increasing access to a WashU education; and preparing students for success after college.

In this Q&A, author and poet Mary Jo Bang, in Arts & Sciences, explains her process of translating Dante’s “Paradiso,” the last of three volumes that together form “The Divine Comedy.”

The inaugural A&S Innovates Research Pitch Competition this spring featured three-minute lightning pitches from Arts & Sciences faculty members presenting bold ideas on topics ranging from smart textiles to ChatGPT.