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Tau protein deposition patterns predict Alzheimer’s severity

Researchers at the School of Medicine have devised a method to gauge Alzheimer’s disease severity by analyzing the patterns of tau pathology in brain scans. The findings could lead to a way to determine how far the disease has progressed in individuals.

Students

Environmental engineering students find success at national contest

Students from Washington University brought home eight awards from the WERC Environmental Design Contest.

Advancement

Olin Business School honors 2024 distinguished alumni

Olin Business School honored four Koch family members as the 2024 Dean’s Medalists at the school’s annual Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner April 4.

Students

05.15.24

Images from Commencement on the Washington University campus.

Engineering

Quantum physics may help lasers see through fog, aid in communications

AI-generated image of two particles, one red and blue, colliding

An engineer in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University is implementing quantum technology to develop ways that lasers can operate effectively in challenging environments.

Diversity & Inclusion

Medical school honored with diversity, equity, inclusion award

Dean David Perlmutter with Sherree Wilson

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has received the 2024 National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education Institutional Excellence Award for professional schools.

Law

Tokarz honored by AALS

Karen Tokarz, the Charles Nagel Professor of Public Interest Law & Policy, received the William Pincus Award from the Association of American Law Schools during the organization’s conference on clinical legal education May 3.

Students

Graduate student speaker Patricia Maurer’s address to the Class of 2024

Graduate student speaker Patricia Maurer, who earned a PhD in Germanic languages and literatures from Arts & Sciences, delivered her message to the Class of 2024 at Washington University in St. Louis during the May 13 Commencement ceremony on Francis Olympic Field.

Students

Undergraduate student speaker Alejandro Ramirez’s address to the Class of 2024

Alejandro Ramirez speaks at Commencement

Undergraduate student speaker Alejandro Ramirez, who earned a degree in Latin American studies from Arts & Sciences, delivered a message to the Class of 2024 at Washington University in St. Louis during the May 13 Commencement ceremony on Francis Olympic Field.

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Chancellor Martin’s message to the Class of 2024

2024-05-13 -- Washington University in St. Louis' 2024 Commencement Ceremony and Festival.

Chancellor Andrew D. Martin delivered his message to the Class of 2024 at Washington University in St. Louis during the May 13 Commencement ceremony on Francis Olympic Field.