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WashU researchers use genetics to find psychopathology risks

Researchers at Washington University are identifying behavioral, environmental and neural factors through which genetic risk for mental health problems is expressed in youth.

Academics

Can we get better at disagreeing?

How do we reason? When do we apply value judgments? Over the last year, WashU’s Civil Society Initiative has sponsored a range of classes, guest speakers and public events exploring the nature of responsible democratic citizenship.

Diversity & Inclusion

CRE² accepting applications for funding

The Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity invites its faculty affiliates to apply for course innovation grants of up to $5,000. Tila Neguse, senior associate director, says the grants are designed to support next-generation learning opportunities that bring students together to better understand race and ethnicity. Applications are due Nov. 25.

Medicine

Zhang receives doctoral dissertation award

Linying Zhang, an assistant professor of biostatistics at WashU Medicine, received the American Medical Informatics Association 2024 Edward H. Shortliffe Doctoral Dissertation Award honorable mention.

Academics

Arts & Sciences kicks off Public Health & Society program

Student discuss the new Program in Public Health & Society.

WashU officially will launch the Program in Public Health & Society — including a major and minor — at a celebratory event Monday, Oct. 21. The program, in Arts & Sciences, offers a distinctive interdisciplinary approach to public health.

Engineering

Pappu named American Physical Society fellow

Rohit V. Pappu, a researcher at Washington University, has been selected as an American Physical Society fellow.

Literature

Bang wins University City literary award

Mary Jo Bang, a professor of English in Arts & Sciences, will receive the 2024 Tradition of Literary Excellence Award from the University City Municipal Commission on Arts & Letters.

Public Health

Creating healthier futures: The science behind public health

People in Latin America exercise in a publicly available fitness area.

The Prevention Research Center is tackling health disparities with evidence-based solutions that improve outcomes in underserved communities. From expanding Brazil’s “Academia da Saude” to over 1,000 cities, to training 4,000 public health professionals worldwide, the center is driving lasting improvements.

Obituaries

Hylarie McMahon, professor emerita, artist, 94

Hylarie McMahon, a professor emerita of art in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis, died in hospice Oct. 1 following a short illness. She was 94.

Economy

Olin Brookings Commission recommends policies to manage ‘silver tsunami’ impact

Seated panel of Bart Hamilton, Mike Mazzeo and Lynn Gorguze with Peter Boumgarden speaking at the commission presentation at the Brookings Institution.

With thoughtful planning and policy interventions, the impending wave of small business ownership transitions coming as baby boomers retire can create opportunities for expanded employee ownership and greater inclusivity in business leadership, according to a new report from WashU Olin Business School and the Brookings Institution.