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Campus & Community

A fresh start

In May, Chancellor Andrew D. Martin’s first in-person Commencement as chancellor included eight separate ceremonies for the Class of 2021 and three for the Class of 2020. (Photo: James Byard)
In his bimonthly letter to alumni, Chancellor Andrew Martin wraps up an unprecedented academic year and looks forward to the new school year beginning in a few weeks.
Climate & Environment

In search of refuge

Tyson Research Center Microrefuiigia project
Researchers look at whether Ozark oases at Tyson Research Center — climate change refugia — could help species persist in spite of rising temperatures.
Students

Prep squad

College Prep, ready for college, ready for the world
In 2014, Washington University began the College Prep Program to help talented St. Louis students with limited financial resources thrive in college. Six members of the first cohort just graduated from WashU.
Campus & Community

Drawing upon memory

As they say, some memories never fade. Here, alumni designers illustrate one of of their favorites and captivate with their college recollections.
Medicine & Health

$33 million to support study comparing anesthetic medications

Funded by a $33 million grant, a new study led by School of Medicine and University of Michigan researchers will compare intravenous propofol to inhaled anesthetic drugs to determine which of the common anesthetic drugs offers better patient recovery experiences and improved clinical outcomes.
Disparity

Along with child tax credits, invest in child development accounts

Democrats have called for a permanent expansion of the monthly child tax credit. In making the expanded credit permanent, lawmakers can leverage the power of child development accounts to build assets for all children in the United States, says an expert on asset building at Washington University in St. Louis.