Siteman advances to NCI comprehensive status

Robert Boston/WUSTL PhotoSiteman Cancer Center Director Timothy J. Eberlein announces that the center has earned the NCI’s highest designation as a Comprehensive Cancer Center.This distinction recognizes Siteman’s broad-based research, outreach and education activities — and provides the center with research funding of $21 million. More medical news

University scientists elected AAAS fellows

The American Association for the Advancement of Science is the world’s largest general scientific society; fellow is the highest honor it confers.

Police to jump in a lake — for charity

This year, in a display of solidarity, philanthropy or just plain wackiness, University Police members will once again jump into a chilly lake — in early February. But it’s for a good cause. It’s just one of the ways the police help raise funds for the Special Olympics. “We also sell T-shirts and hats and […]

Obituary: Davenport, 77

He was an instructor in English from 1952-55 and an internationally renowned author.