With finals looming, programs help students reduce stress
With exams beginning this week, students and health educators have planned events aimed at reducing stress and giving students a break during this busy time.
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Drug therapy for premature infants destroys brain cells in mice
A class of drugs used in premature infants to treat chronic lung damage can cause damage in the brain, School of Medicine research suggests.
Pain, itch responses regulated separately
School of Medicine researchers have now determined that pain and itch are regulated by different molecular mechanisms.
Architecture charrette explores St. Louis Gateway Arch grounds
The Gateway Arch is an icon of modern architecture and the most-recognized symbol of the City of St. Louis. Yet in many ways the Arch is cut-off from the city proper, sandwiched between the Mississippi Riverfront and a network of converging roadways and interstates. Last month students from five Missouri and Illinois universities gathered to address this challenge as part of the St. Louis Downtown/Riverfront Student Design Charrette.
Moderate use averts failure of diabetes drugs
Drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes may be more likely to keep working if used in moderation, School of Medicine researchers have found
New sorority will be 18th Greek community on WUSTL campus
The Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity will be the seventh National Panhellenic Conference organization for women to join the Greek community at Washington University, announced Ryan Jasen Henne, director of Greek Life. Colonization is slated for spring 2009.
Gene chips find pneumonia in patients on ventilators
School of Medicine researchers have validated using gene chip technology to rapidly detect pneumonia associated with ventilator use in hospitalized patients.
University College to host Preview Night Dec. 11
University College, the evening and summer program in Arts & Sciences, will host a Preview Night 7 p.m. Dec. 11 in Holmes Lounge in Ridgley Hall. Preview Night features speakers who will discuss class and program offerings, admissions requirements and financial aid. Spring semester classes at University College start Jan. 12, 2009. “Preview night is […]
Arts & Sciences names new chairs, directors
Six new department and program heads have been named in Arts & Sciences this fall.
Free vehicle inspections offered
The Washington University Police Department and Parking Services, in partnership with Hartmann’s Towing, will sponsor a free vehicle inspection service to students, faculty and staff Saturday, Dec. 6.