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2026 Olin Award recognizes continued excellence in AI research

This year’s Olin Award winner is Xiang Hui, who studied how an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can improve outcomes in the real estate market for buyers and sellers. It’s one of many AI-focused research projects making an impact at Olin.

Alzheimer's

Hengen wins NIH grant to study sleep’s role in Alzheimer’s treatment

Researchers at WashU have won $2.7 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a five-year investigation into the power of sleep to prevent, delay and diminish Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.

St. Louis Region

Supporting runners every step of the way

WashU Medicine serves as the official medical provider — and more — at the Greater St. Louis Marathon.

Awards & Notables

Naseh receives William H. Danforth St. Louis Confluence Award

A professor stands at a podium discussing her research

The Brown School’s Mitra Naseh, founding director of its Forced Migration Initiative, is committed to working with local nonprofits to foster a sense of well-being and belonging among the region’s immigrants and refugees.

Art & Design

‘Carmon Colangelo: 20-Year Survey’

A new exhibition spanning two decades of work by Carmon Colangelo, dean of the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, will open April 24 at Bruno David Gallery in Clayton.

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

WashU Venture Network awards investments

The WashU Venture Network has awarded four St. Louis startups its annual Follow-on Investments.

Students

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Images from on and around the WashU campuses.

Alzheimer's

$12 million NIH grant supports study of Alzheimer’s risk factors

Researchers at WashU Medicine will investigate genetic and molecular factors behind the disease’s disproportionate prevalence in Caribbean populations, with the aim of identifying new drug targets.

Academics

Introducing ‘Ideas Matter’

“Ideas Matter” is a new WashU podcast focused on the forces shaping our lives.

Sustainability

WashU researchers use efficient method to split hydrogen from water for energy

WashU researchers have designed a new catalyst to extract hydrogen, a valuable yet low-cost source of zero-emissions fuel.