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Ready to help — one cuddle at a time

Everyone wants to meet Bear and Brookie, the new comfort dogs of WUPD.

Sam Fox School Public Lecture Series begins Sept. 22

Artist Adam Pendleton stands on a ladder in his studio.

Artist Adam Pendleton, designer Kelli Anderson, Whitney curator Adrienne Edwards and architects Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi are among an international array of creative professionals who will discuss their work for the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts’ fall Public Lecture Series.

Economy

A cautionary tale: How Italy’s ChatGPT ban hurt businesses, economy

Initial data from Italy’s monthlong ChatGPT ban in early 2023 demonstrates the technology’s transformative impact on business and the economy, according to Olin Business School’s Jeremy Bertomeu.

Climate & Environment

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.