Perspectives

Washington University in St. Louis and its 34 partner universities that comprise the McDonnell International Scholars Academy are gearing up for the 7th International Symposium Oct. 11-14 in Beijing. The event is co-hosted by McDonnell partner Tsinghua University. The symposium combines keynote addresses, panel discussions, workshops and student Three Minute Thesis competitions. It aims to […]

Luther Tyus, a graduate research assistant at the Brown School, writes a piece in The St. Louis American about the low expectations many black boys confront in school. His piece is part of a yearlong series, “Homegrown Black Males,” a joint project of the American and the Brown School, co-led by Sean Joe.

Rebecca Wanzo, of Arts & Sciences, writes a commentary published on CNN about the allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and the familiar strategy of highlighting women in his life who support him.

Anjan Thakor, the John E. Simon Professor of Finance at Olin Business School, writes a piece for The Conversation about the lessons of the Lehman Brothers collapse.

D.B. Dowd, of the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, recently published the book “Stick Figures: Drawing as a Human Practice,” suggesting that drawing can be a tool for learning, even for those who aren’t artistically inclined. His is one of many tomes featured on The Source’s Bookshelf.

Michael Allen, lecturer in Arts & Sciences, writes an article on the CityLab website envisioning a future historian talking to St. Louis city leaders about a past that haunts them and the city’s prospects for viability.

Jonathan Kvanvig, professor of philosophy in Arts & Sciences, recently published the book “Faith and Humility” (Oxford University Press), articulating the relationship between the nature and value of faith and humility.

Rebecca Wanzo, of Arts & Sciences, writes an op-ed on CNN about an editorial cartoon that has sparked controversy for its depiction of Serena Williams’ behavior during the U.S. Open.

The latest episode of the “Engineering the Future” podcast focuses on what nanoparticles are and why we should care about them. Aaron Bobick, dean of the School of Engineering & Applied Science, launched the podcast  earlier this year.

Dan Epps, of the School of Law, writes a piece in Vox about making changes to the Supreme Court to protect public confidence in the high court and the rule of law.