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WashU research shows how pH conditions can dramatically change how bacteria respond to treatment

Biologists in WashU Arts & Sciences discovered that pH conditions can dramatically change how bacteria respond to antibiotics.

Art & Design

Eckmann to retire as Kemper Art Museum director in 2027

Sabine Eckmann, the William T. Kemper Director and chief curator of the Kemper Art Museum at Washington University in St. Louis, will retire in January after more than 20 years of leadership.

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WashU Law moot court team reaches national semifinals at ABA competition

WashU Law’s national moot court team finished among the top four teams at the ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition, the largest and most competitive moot court competition in the country.

Data & Computer Science

Learning from our ‘priors’

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Behavioral science researchers at WashU have gathered evidence on the benefits of using a Bayesian statistical framework for replicating research.

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05.18.26

Images from on and around the WashU campuses.

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Chancellor Martin’s message to the Class of 2026

WashU Chancellor Andrew D. Martin delivered his message to the Class of 2026 during the May 15 Commencement ceremony on Francis Olympic Field.

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Graduate student speaker Sejal Popat’s address to the Class of 2026

Graduate student speaker Sejal Popat, who earned a master’s in fine arts in illustration and visual culture from the WashU Sam Fox School, delivered a message to the Class of 2026 at Washington University in St. Louis during the May 15 Commencement ceremony on Francis Olympic Field.

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Undergraduate student speaker Mason Shaver’s address to the Class of 2026

Undergraduate student speaker Mason Shaver, who earned a degree in educational studies and political science from Arts & Sciences, delivered a message to the Class of 2026 at Washington University in St. Louis during the May 15 Commencement ceremony on Francis Olympic Field.

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Andy Cohen’s 2026 Commencement address

Emmy Award-winning host, producer and author Andy Cohen delivered a message to the Class of 2026 at Washington University in St. Louis during the May 15 Commencement ceremony on Francis Olympic Field.