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To love boldly

Fr. Gary Braun in the chapel of the Catholic Student Center on Forsyth Avenue, in his favorite sweatshirt.

In 32 years as spiritual leader of the CSC, Fr. Gary Braun has made a lasting impact by challenging generations of WashU students — Catholic and non-Catholic — to be better. But it’s nearing time for him to begin a new chapter.

Campus & Community

Celebrating 170 years, noting many sevens

Historical image of students at work at Washington University's downtown St. Louis campus

In February 1853, the institution that became Washington University came into existence. Discover a sampling of moments from WashU’s 170-year history in which the number seven plays a starring or supporting role.

Art & Design

If the shoe fits …

Portrait of alumna Kristina Grimm, the senior footwear designer at Reebok in Boston.

Kristina Grimm, BArch ’06, uses her architecture degree to cobble together a career at Reebok.

Campus & Community

Keys to saving democracy

Russia expert Fiona Hill speaks with James Wertsch during an Assembly Series fireside chat on “The World Putin Wants” Jan. 26. (Photo: Whitney Curtis)

Russia expert Fiona Hill visited WashU and shared, through the lens of her own life, how education and opportunity are two important ways by which the world can save democracy.

Campus & Community

Cultivating purpose-driven leaders

Chancellor Andrew D. Martin congratulates Timothy J. Eberlein, MD, on his Distinguished Faculty Award at the university's Founders Day ceremony. (Photo: Joe Angeles/Washington University)

As set forth in our strategic vision, WashU is preparing and challenging everyone in our university community — students, faculty and staff — to step forward to serve, in ways large or small, to have a positive impact on our region, nation and world.

Nutrition & Wellness

WashU research spurs changes to global guidelines for feeding malnourished kids

Results of a major clinical trial in Africa led by Mark Manary, MD, at Washington University School of Medicine, have prompted a change in global guidelines for therapeutic food.

Cancer Research

Cancer patients who don’t respond to immunotherapy lack crucial immune cells

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have discovered that the difference between cancer patients who do and do not respond to immunotherapy may have to do with a particular immune cell. The findings could extend the lifesaving benefits of immunotherapy to more patients.

Space

Study quantifies global impact of electricity in dust storms on Mars

Using a planetary simulation chamber built at Washington University, scientists led by Alian Wang in Arts & Sciences discovered that electricity in dust storms could be the major driving force of the Martian chlorine cycle.

Campus & Facilities

Register for spring wellness challenge

The Office of Human Resources is offering the Worldwide Wellness Challenge, a six-week opportunity to virtually travel the world and build well-being habits, beginning March 6. Registration opens Thursday, Feb. 16.

Humanities & Society

In Africa, hope

Man on a motor bike among crowds of people

Africans have made great strides fighting the legacy of colonialism while contending with the ongoing plunder of their natural resources and geopolitical battles for influence on the continent. Despite this progress, difficulties remain, including poverty, environmental challenges and public health issues.