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Adrian Luchini, celebrated architect, 71

Adrian Luchini, the Raymond E. Maritz Professor Emeritus of Architecture at the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, died Feb. 12 while visiting his native Argentina. He was 71.

Data & Computer Science

University introduces +AI academic initiative

WashU is launching a new universitywide initiative called +AI. The initiative aims to transform teaching and learning and accelerate research while also acknowledging the challenges AI will create.

Awards & Notables

Stone recognized for support of disabled students

Chris Stone, director of disability resources at WashU, received the inaugural World of Good Award from his alma mater, Central College in Pella, Iowa. In his role, Stone works to support disabled students in meeting their academic and personal development goals.

Engineering

A clear view to better batteries

Engineering researchers at WashU are providing guidance and maps to improve the performance and safety of lithium-ion batteries.

Operations & Strategy

Olin to host ‘Business of Being Well’ March 31

WashU Olin Business School will host its annual spring symposium, aimed at improving health outcomes. The daylong event offers participants business-driven perspectives on health and the chance to connect with peers from WashU and beyond.

St. Louis Region

WashU to sponsor Greater St. Louis Marathon

WashU once again will partner with Go! St. Louis, host of the Greater St. Louis Marathon, a St. Louis tradition that features races from a full marathon to a 1-mile family fun run. The race will take place April 11 in downtown St. Louis. WashU faculty, staff and students are eligible for discounted registration.

Climate & Environment

Sun sets on the Sunlight glacier

The remaining ice of Sunlight Glacier can be seen in an aerial shot of the mountains

Researchers at WashU are documenting the loss of the Sunlight glacier system near Sunlight Peak, Wyo.

Obituaries

Ralph S. Quatrano, former dean of engineering, 84

Ralph S. Quatrano, an internationally renowned plant scientist, former dean of the Washington University in St. Louis School of Engineering & Applied Science and former chair of the Department of Biology in Arts & Sciences, died Feb. 24, 2026, in St. Louis. He was 84.

Campus & Facilities

Human resources launches enhanced service model

The Office of Human Resources is launching an enhanced service model to provide more streamlined and timely support to WashU employees and leaders. The new structure takes effect March 2.

Awards & Notables

Four named senior members of National Academy of Inventors

Four WashU researchers have been named senior members of the National Academy of Inventors: Rajan Chakrabarty, Vijay Ramani, Christina Stallings and Zhude Tu.