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Applications sought for Neuroprep Scholars program

Recent graduates, and undergraduate students who are close to graduating, can apply to be part of a two-year post-baccalaureate neuroscience program at WashU. Applications are due by March 9.

Medicine

WashU named Focused Ultrasound Center of Excellence

a middle aged woman with brown hair smiling.

Washington University in St. Louis has been recognized as a Focused Ultrasound Center of Excellence by the Focused Ultrasound Foundation.

Art & Design

Sam Fox School spring Public Lecture Series begins Jan. 30

Architectural historian Mary McLeod, conceptual photographer Wang Qingsong and multimedia artist Clarissa Tossin will discuss their work for the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts spring Public Lecture Series.

Data & Computer Science

Submissions sought for data competition

The second annual WashU Data Viz competition is now open and accepting submissions until Jan. 25. Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate.

Campus & Facilities

Sumers Rec Center announces complimentary trial membership for WashU employees

WashU Recreation is launching a special five-week complimentary trial membership program starting Feb. 1 for WashU employees. It aims to encourage health and wellness among faculty and staff.

Performing Arts

Costanzo launches 2026 Great Artists Series

Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo is “a perfect musician” (Le Monde), at once “vocally brilliant and dramatically fearless” (New York Times). On Jan. 25, Costanzo will launch WashU’s 2026 Great Artists Series.

Biology

Exploring metabolic noise opens new paths to better biomanufacturing

bacteria growth chart over a period of hours

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have determined the source of metabolic noise and harnessed it to benefit bioproduction in microbes.

Obituaries

Donald ‘Don’ Clayton, former associate vice chancellor of Medical Public Affairs, 71

Donald “Don” E. Clayton, a former associate vice chancellor of Medical Public Affairs at WashU Medicine, died Jan. 8 after a respiratory illness. He was 71.