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Humphreys named vice president of research society for physician-scientists

Benjamin D. Humphreys, MD, PhD, director of the Division of Nephrology at Washington University School of Medicine, has been named vice president of the American Society for Clinical Investigation, a medical honor society that advances research by physician-scientists.

Biology

Zaher wins NIH grant

Hani Zaher, associate professor of biology in Arts & Sciences, won a four-year $1.2 million award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a project titled “Reading Frame Maintenance by the Ribosome during Stalling.”

Medicine

Good news: Mild COVID-19 induces lasting antibody protection

Months after recovering from mild cases of COVID-19, people still have immune cells in their body pumping out antibodies against the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a study from researchers at Washington University School of Medicine.

Humanities & Society

WHO accepts COVID-19 reform recommendations from Harris Institute

A report on COVID-19 reforms convened by the Whitney R. Harris World Law Institute in the School of Law, in partnership with the McDonnell International Scholars Academy, was submitted a World Health Organization (WHO) panel in preparation for a final report at a WHO meeting on pandemic preparedness.

Students

Commencement diary: Capturing sights, stories from the Class of 2021

Washington University celebrated its160th Commencement not once, but eight times on May 20 and May 21. The Record kept a diary of the days’ sights and stories, including three alumni who competed on Francis Field and returned there to watch their children graduate; five Olin student-athletes on their way to NCAA Division III baseball championships; and one very elated chancellor thrilled to lead his first in-person Commencement.

Students

Thriving in ‘unpredictable challenges’

At the 160th Commencement, one like no other in university history, NBA great and social justice advocate Kareem Abdul-Jabbar told the Class of 2021 to write their own story — but to make sure it went beyond themselves.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s address to the Class of 2021

National Basketball Association great and social justice advocate Kareem Abdul-Jabbar delivered the 2021 Commencement address to Washington University graduates.

Senior Class President Michelle Wang’s message to the Class of 2021

Senior Class President Michelle Wang delivered remarks to the Class of 2021 at Commencement.

Chancellor Andrew D. Martin’s message to the Class of 2021

Chancellor Andrew D. Martin addressed the Class of 2021 at Commencement ceremonies.

Marketing

How new CDC mask guidelines will impact businesses

The new CDC guidelines may help businesses – especially restaurants and bars – if customers feel safer with the new recommendations, according to Olin Business School’s Raphael Thomadsen and Song Yao.