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Board grants faculty appointments, promotions

The Board of Trustees gave approval June 13, between regular meetings, to appointments or promotions of several faculty members.

Art & Design

‘Adam Pendleton: To Divide By’

The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum at Washington University in St. Louis presents “Adam Pendleton: To Divide By,” an exhibition that spans the past five years of the renowned artist’s practice, with a marked emphasis on abstract composition.

Architecture

Sam Fox School, AIA St. Louis announce ‘Care,’ 2023 Steedman competition

Architecture shelters and protects. But what if architecture also tended to the health of society and of the planet? That’s the question posed by “Care,” the 2023 James Harrison Steedman Fellowship in Architecture biennial research competition.

Awards & Notables

Five physician-scientists named Dean’s Scholars

The Division of Physician-Scientists at the School of Medicine has named its 2023 Dean’s Scholars. The awardees will receive up to two years of financial support and mentorship, as well as dedicated lab time to conduct scientific research.

Nutrition & Wellness

Achieving sustainable diets with nutrition equity

One of the planet’s greatest challenges is nourishing all of humanity while protecting the health of the planet itself. In a commentary published in the journal One Earth, Lora Iannotti, a professor at the Brown School, discusses how nutrition equity for vulnerable groups is vital in this effort.

Advancement

Lelia and David Farr receive Harris Award

David and Lelia Farr have received the 2023 Jane and Whitney Harris St. Louis Community Service Award, which honors those who contribute to the betterment of the greater St. Louis community.

Advancement

Shin installed as inaugural Douglass C. North Distinguished Professor in Economics

Yongseok Shin, an expert on macroeconomics and economic growth, was installed as the inaugural Douglass C. North Distinguished Professor in Economics at Washington University in St. Louis during a recent ceremony.

Campus & Facilities

Bear Bucks changes announced

The Bear Bucks cashless account system has made changes and can now only be used at campus locations.

Awards & Notables

Rank’s book garners national awards

Mark R. Rank, the Herbert S. Hadley Professor of Social Welfare at the Brown School, received prestigious awards over the past six months for his book exploring the myths of poverty in the U.S. and why those myths continue to exist.

Engineering

Brighter fluorescent markers allow for finer imaging

Nanoparticles engineered by Washington University in St. Louis researchers help provide a clearer picture of brain cell structure.