Why are refugees with jobs still living in poverty?
For newly resettled refugees in the United States, getting a job doesn’t always mean escaping poverty, says an expert on migration policy at Washington University in St. Louis.
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A hotter St. Louis needs infrastructure that beats the heat
St. Louis residents should urge city officials across the region to prioritize investments that make neighborhoods cooler, healthier and more connected, writes doctoral student Raul D. Gierbolini-Rivera.
‘Rural America beyond the caricature’
In the latest episode of the “Ideas Matter” podcast, WashU’s Sandro Galea leads a discussion about perceptions of rural America and the commonalities that transcend the country’s urban–rural divide.
When practicing mindfulness can help with anxiety
Resh Gupta, a postdoctoral researcher in the cognitive control lab in WashU Arts & Sciences, joins a podcast to discuss research on mindfulness, cognitive control and anxiety.
Videos
A scientist’s ‘a-ha moment’
Alex Quillin, PhD ’25, talks about the day she looked through the microscope and realized what she and her fellow students discovered.
Bookshelf
‘Michelangelo & Titian’
In his new book, “Michelangelo & Titian: A Tale of Rivalry & Genius,” WashU’s William Wallace explores a mutual admiration, and simmering competition, that unfolded over decades.