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Tool to predict crop instability to be developed at WashU, Arizona State

Nathan Jacobs, a computer scientist at WashU McKelvey Engineering, and collaborators plan to develop a geospatial artificial intelligence tool to find early signs of instability in crop production.

Medicine

Four early-career physician-scientists selected as Dean’s Scholars

Four physician-scientists have been selected as Dean’s Scholars. The WashU Medicine program supports outstanding early-career faculty at WashU Medicine who bridge the gap between research and clinical care.

Advancement

Sam Fox School announces new Carmon Colangelo award program

Trustee and WashU alumna Vicki Match Suna has made a pledge to establish and endow the Carmon Colangelo Award for Creative Research and Innovation at the WashU Sam Fox School.

Medicine

Researchers find a common weakness in major gut pathogens

The discovery by WashU Medicine scientists and their collaborators could lead to a single vaccine against E. coli, Shigella and other causes of severe diarrhea.

Advancement

Weihl named inaugural Gabe Weil Professor

Conrad C. Weihl, MD, PhD, a leading expert in the genetic mechanisms of neuromuscular disorders such as muscular dystrophy, has been installed as the inaugural Gabe Weil Professor in the Department of Neurology at WashU Medicine.

Cultural Studies

Early nominated for Jenkins sportswriting medal

Gerald Early, the Merle Kling Professor of Modern Letters in WashU Arts & Sciences, has been nominated for a 2026 Dan Jenkins Medal for Excellence in Sportwriting.

History & Education

WashU hosts Declaration celebration

WashU Libraries host “Unalienable Rights: America at 250,” a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, at 2 p.m. July 2 at Olin Library. The free event features a talk about the Declaration and children’s activities.

Awards & Notables

Davidson receives distinguished mentor award

Nicholas O. Davidson, MD, DSc, chief of the Division of Gastroenterology at WashU Medicine, has been honored with the 2026 Distinguished Mentor Award from the American Gastroenterological Association.

Engineering

New minor in systems engineering for social good offered

A new minor program at WashU McKelvey Engineering will equip students with the ability to connect technical decisions with societal outcomes.