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Midwestern Climate Collaborative receives 2026 AASHE sustainability award

The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education recently recognized the Midwest Climate Collaborative for advancing progress for a cleaner, carbon-neutral region.

Medicine

Simple procedure relieves painful complications after deep vein thrombosis

A clinical trial co-led by WashU Medicine researchers has shown that a painful complication of blood clots can be treated by inserting a stent into the affected vein.

Biology

New research sheds light on the path of neurodegenerative diseases

two illustrations of the inside of the cell

Researchers from the WashU McKelvey School of Engineering are reshaping our understanding of disease origins and revealing how biomolecular condensates can tip cells from normal behavior to dysfunction.

Photo opportunity: Thurtene Carnival returns to WashU

Thurtene, the oldest student-run carnival in the United States, returns to WashU April 17-19. Highlights include a turkey leg-eating contest at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, and entertainment from a cappella ensembles, dance troupes and bands.

St. Louis Region

Thurtene debuts beer garden for WashU community

Thurtene Carnival, WashU’s oldest and most beloved tradition, is introducing a new tradition this weekend — a private beer garden for students, alumni and community members 21 and older. Located on Francis Olympic Field, the beer garden will be open during the carnival’s evening hours and will feature entertainment from WashU student bands.

Health & Society

Myth vs. reality: Most Missouri Medicaid recipients already are working, WashU analysis shows

New data challenge assumptions, showing Missouri Medicaid recipients are largely employed — often in jobs without benefits, reflecting gaps in wages, coverage and rural access.

Academics

WashU launches doctoral program in neuroengineering

WashU will launch a doctoral program in neuroengineering in fall 2027, one of only a few in the United States.

Advancement

Baer installed as Knight Family Professor

Markus Baer, vice dean of executive education at Olin Business School, has been installed as the Knight Family Professor of Organizational Behavior.

Biology

When does the body clock begin to synchronize with local time?

New research from Washington University in St. Louis shows that a mother helps to set the biological clock for her babies while they are still in the womb.