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Engineers put ethical thinking into action

Students explore the parallels between Challenger disaster and Ferguson crisis during a unique class.

Board of Trustees grants faculty appointments, promotions, tenure

At the Board of Trustees meeting in March, several faculty members were appointed, promoted or granted tenure, with most new roles taking effect July 1.

Campus & Community

Mark Rollins named University College dean

Mark Rollins, professor of philosophy and chair of the Performing Arts Department at Washington University in St. Louis, has been named dean of University College, the professional and continuing education division of Arts & Sciences.

Humanities & Society

WashU Expert: Microsoft suit a win for civil liberties

Microsoft’s challenge to the gag order provisions of the federal Stored Communications Act should be applauded by everyone who cares about civil liberties, whether in the physical or digital worlds, said Neil Richards, a privacy law expert at Washington University in St. Louis.

Arts & Culture

Music, genius and ‘Twisted Melodies’

Soul singer Donny Hathaway was a musical genius. He was also a man battling the ravages of schizophrenia. In “Twisted Melodies,” actor, playwright and St. Louis native Kelvin Roston Jr. explores Hathaway’s life and legacy while shattering taboos about the depiction of mental illness.

Arts & Sciences recognizes distinguished alumni

Arts & Sciences recognized six alumni for their achievements, leadership and support during its 19th annual Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony.

Medicine & Health

Med school research offers new insight into stuttering

Mice that vocalize in a repetitive, halting pattern similar to human stuttering may provide insight into the condition, according to new School of Medicine research. They can help scientists understand the disorder’s molecular and neurological basis.

Retirement savings plan info sessions next week

The Office of Human Resources will offer information sessions next week for employees who want to learn more about changes to simplify administration of the university’s retirement savings plan. TIAA will lead the sessions Monday and Tuesday, April 18-19, and the information will be posted online later.

Weilbaecher elected to Association of American Physicians

Katherine Weilbaecher, MD, a Washington University professor of medicine, has been elected to the Association of American Physicians, a leading medical group of more than 1,300 active members.

Three doctoral candidates inducted as Bouchet fellows

Three doctoral candidates were inducted into the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society at the annual Bouchet Conference on Diversity in Graduate Education April 1-2 at Yale University.