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For 50 years, mass incarceration has hurt American families. Here’s how to change it

A review including new data analysis, published Oct. 14 in Science, exposes the harm mass incarceration has on families and advocates for family-friendly criminal justice interventions.

Awards & Notables

Nominations open for Ethic of Service Award

Nominations are being accepted for the 2022 Gerry and Bob Virgil Ethic of Service Award, which recognizes members of the university community who exemplify service and engagement with the St. Louis region. The nomination deadline is Nov. 7.

Awards & Notables

Bloom receives NIH grant for extramural research programs

Adam Joseph Bloom, assistant professor of genetics and of anesthesiology at the School of Medicine, received a five-year $2.9 million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Academics

Bucking the trend

In the wake of the Great Recession, U.S. undergraduate degrees conferred in English language or literature fell roughly a quarter. Yet over the last three years, WashU’s English major has grown by about 30% — reflecting changes to how the department recruits, supports and communicates with undergraduate students.

Literature

Tennessee Williams vs. St. Louis

Can you ever escape your past? Tennessee Williams spent a lifetime trying. His years in New York, New Orleans and Key West are the stuff of literary legend. But it was St. Louis where Williams lived longest, and St. Louis that shaped him as an artist and a person. So argues Henry I. Schvey in “Blue Song: St. Louis in the Life and Work of Tennessee Williams.”

Obituaries

Memorial service set for Mel Brown

A memorial service in celebration of the life of former university trustee Mel Brown will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 23 in Graham Chapel.

Awards & Notables

Allen recognized for legal work

Monica J. Allen, vice chancellor and general counsel at Washington University, is being honored by Missouri Lawyers Media for her work with a Women’s Justice Award.

Medicine

Common respiratory virus manipulates immune genes to protect itself

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have figured out how respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) undermines the body’s defenses, a step toward understanding why the virus is capable of causing serious illness in vulnerable populations.

Diversity & Inclusion

CRE² launches podcast

The Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity has launched a new podcast, “Everywhere with CRE².” The podcast plans to explore research from center faculty and fellows and dive deep into issues affecting St. Louis and the world.

Students

Women’s Society to host annual ‘Composing a Life’ event

The Women’s Society of Washington University invites undergraduate and graduate female students at the university to attend the virtual “Ida H. Early Composing a Life: Women Inspiring Women” event at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19.