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Blowing snow contributes to Arctic warming

Atmospheric scientists led by Jian Wang, at the McKelvey School of Engineering, analyzed data from an Arctic expedition and found that blowing snow is a source of sea salt aerosols, impacting Arctic climate models.

Space

Jolliff selected for geology team for lunar landing mission

Bradley Jolliff in Arts & Sciences is part of the team that will develop the surface science plan for Artemis III, the first crewed lunar landing mission in more than 50 years.

Students

Welcome home, Class of 2027!

The Class of 2027 celebrated Convocation Aug. 26 in Brookings Quadrangle, heard from WashU leaders and then enjoyed Party at the Park, to kick off the academic year.

Appointments & Promotions

Mennerick named director of Division of Biology & Biomedical Sciences

Neuroscientist Steven Mennerick, the John P. Feighner Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology at the School of Medicine, has been named director and associate dean of the Roy and Diana Vagelos Division of Biology & Biomedical Sciences.

Obituaries

Carlos A. Perez, MD, professor emeritus of radiation oncology, 88

Carlos A. Perez, MD, an internationally renowned cancer researcher and professor emeritus of radiation oncology at the School of Medicine, died Aug. 21 in Springfield, Mo.

Students

The man behind the (tiny) mic

student Matteo Arshad interviews a classmate for a TikTok.

Social media intern Matteo Arshad has produced dozens of Instagram Reels and TikToks that riff on pop culture and capture WashU’s unique vibe.

Students

Students invited to join ‘The Longest Table’

The Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement invites all Washington University in St. Louis students to come together for free food and good conversation at “The Longest Table,” from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6.

Climate & Environment

New Center for the Environment begins work

Washington University’s new Center for the Environment begins its work, another step forward in the “Here and Next” strategic plan.

Students

Martin urges Class of 2027 to honor freedom of expression

Fearlessly explore your ideas. And respect others who do the same. That was the message from Washington University in St. Louis Chancellor Andrew D. Martin to the 1,834 members of the Class of 2027 at Convocation Aug. 26 in Brookings Quadrangle.

Neuroscience & Memory

How do developing brains assemble and organize themselves?

A wave of electrical activity passes over the visual area of the brain of a marsupial joey.

Researchers led by the School of Medicine’s Linda J. Richards published a study describing some of the earliest events in brain development. The findings lay the groundwork for understanding the roots of brain conditions such as epilepsy, autism and intellectual disability.