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Movement of crops, animals played key role in domestication

Herders moving yaks across the western Tibetan Plateau

Over the last 15 years, archaeologists have challenged outdated ideas about humans controlling nature. Writing in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Xinyi Liu in Arts & Sciences argues for a new conceptual bridge connecting the science of biological domestication to early food globalization.

Athletics

WashU swimmer McCormick wins NCAA title for backstroke

Senior Alex McCormick won a national title in the 200 backstroke at the 2024 NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships March 23 in Greensboro, N.C.

Students

Jennifer Coolidge to give WashU’s 163rd Commencement address

Jennifer Coolidge, an award-winning actor known for her numerous iconic roles in film and on television, will deliver the 2024 Commencement address at Washington University in St. Louis, according to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin.

Awards & Notables

Confluence symposium, award ceremony to take place April 10

The Washington University in St. Louis community is invited to attend a symposium and award ceremony recognizing WashU faculty and community partners for their innovative research and deep engagement with the region.

Disparity

Kazakhstan launches child account policy informed by Brown School research

Kazakhstan has launched a national Child Development Account policy informed by research from the Brown School’s Center for Social Development. The development opens the door on a policy structure for channeling natural-resource wealth to invest in children and build human capital.

Awards & Notables

Five physician-scientists named to newest class of Dean’s Scholars

The Division of Physician-Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has announced its fifth class of Dean’s Scholars.

Politics

Can’t we all just get along?

A new book from the School of Law’s John Inazu offers a path for disagreeing productively and living joyfully in our divided society.

Supply Chain Management

How Key Bridge collapse could impact U.S. supply chains immediately, long-term

The devastating collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore will add another wrinkle to recent global supply chain troubles, according to Olin Business School’s Panos Kouvelis, a global supply chain expert.

Awards & Notables

Seven faculty inducted as AIMBE fellows

six Washington University faculty members

Seven Washington University in St. Louis faculty members have been named fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, joining 23 existing fellows at Washington University.

Medicine

Award of up to $31 million supports development of osteoarthritis treatment

A team of Washington University researchers has received an award of up to $31 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health to develop a single-injection treatment for osteoarthritis that promotes tissue regeneration and restores joints.