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Leadership award named for Barry Rosenberg

The Jewish Federation of St. Louis has renamed its annual professional leadership achievement award in honor of Barry Rosenberg, a professor of practice at the WashU Brown School.

Neuroscience & Memory

Chemical compound clears cellular waste, protects neurons in model of frontotemporal dementia

New research from WashU Medicine adds to growing evidence that helping brain cells break down and eliminate their own cellular waste is a promising treatment strategy for a variety of neurodegenerative diseases.

Mental Health

‘Such a relief to finally know happiness’

The CONNECT program at WashU Medicine streamlines clinical services to provide timely, research-based mental health care that helps teens who have experienced trauma and suicide ideation.

Biology

Probing a paradoxical drug response for irregular heartbeat

Research in Jon Silva’s lab at WashU McKelvey Engineering highlights the importance of genetic testing for precision medicine.

Art & Design

New sculpture installed in Grand Center

“Everything Under the Sun,” a bright pink steel installation by Jonathan Stitelman, a senior lecturer at the WashU Sam Fox School, has been installed in St. Louis’ Covenant Blu Grand Center neighborhood. A grand opening celebration will be held April 3.

Performing Arts

WashU announces 2026-27 Great Artists Series

The Department of Music in WashU Arts & Sciences has announced the lineup for its 2026-27 Great Artists Series. The series will include five regular-season performances as well as a special 10th anniversary celebration with Grammy-winning pianist Yuja Wang.

Awards & Notables

McNally honored by Association of Governing Boards

Stephanie McNally, associate secretary to the WashU Board of Trustees, is the recipient of the prestigious 2026 Distinguished Board Professional Award from the Association of Governing Boards for exceptional contributions to governance excellence and board engagement in higher education.