Celebrating Year of the Dragon

Mon., Jan. 23, marked the observed date for the Lunar New Year, one of the most important traditional Asian holidays of the year. Two WUSTL student groups, the Asian Multicultural Council and the Lunar New Year Festival (LNYF), annually organize campus celebrations, with the hope of making Asian culture accessible to as many students and […]

Overcoming Adversity: From Tics to Tolerance

Marc Elliot, AB ’08, is one of the most sought-after young public speakers in the country. Preaching the theme of tolerance, he travels to high schools and colleges talking about his struggles with Tourette syndrome, a condition he was diagnosed with at age 9 while growing up just outside St. Louis.

Circus Flora Welcomes University

Join alumni, parents, friends, students and staff for the first-ever Washington University Day at Circus Flora. This promises to be a fun event for the whole family as Circus Flora presents The Wizard: Merlin & the Legends of King Arthur.

DNA sequencing lays foundation for personalized cancer treatment

Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis are using powerful DNA sequencing technology not only to identify mutations at the root of a patient’s tumor – considered key to personalizing cancer treatment – but to map the genetic evolution of disease and monitor response to treatment.

Washington People: Brian Z. Tamanaha

Whether surfing in his native Hawaii, promoting the rule of law in a newly independent country or navigating difficult issues in legal education and theory, Brian Z. Tamanaha, JD, JSD, the William Gardiner Hammond Professor of Law, approaches each adventure with thoughtful consideration.