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‘Echoes’: Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter

In 1991, former President Jimmy Carter visited campus, where he addressed the opportunities WashU students have to change the world. (Courtesy of Washington University Archives)

Our new audio series reflects on the lives and words of inspiring figures who’ve visited the university through the years. In this edition, you’ll hear from the oldest living president and first lady about their commitment to serve.

Alzheimer's

Investigational drugs didn’t slow memory loss, cognitive decline in rare, inherited Alzheimer’s, initial analysis indicates

The School of Medicine led an international trial evaluating whether investigational drugs could slow memory loss and cognitive decline in a rare, inherited form of Alzheimer’s disease. The trial was conducted at 24 sites in Australia, Canada, France, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Campus & Community

The View From Here 2.10.20

Images from in and around the Washington University campuses.

Diversity & Inclusion

Day of Dialogue & Action explores commitment to diversity and inclusion

The Washington University community will come together for the sixth annual Day of Dialogue & Action. The conference includes two full days of talks, panel discussions and workshops that will give participants an opportunity to learn about and engage with ongoing efforts to improve university culture and climate.

Campus & Community

Day of Dialogue explores mindfulness as powerful tool in inclusion work

The annual Day of Dialogue & Action hosts “Mindfulness: Disrupting Biases With Compassion and Inspiring Positive Change,” unique sessions where participants will learn mindfulness skills and explore how mindfulness can lead to compassion.

Campus & Community

‘Where We’re Heading’

Chancellor Andrew D. Martin delivers his inauguration address in which he announced, among other commitments, the WashU Pledge, a bold new financial aid program for regional students.

Oct. 3, 2019, was an extraordinary day for Washington University as Andrew D. Martin was inaugurated as our 15th chancellor. The day centered around Martin’s message of building on the university’s momentum, detailing successes of the past and present, and outlining his vision for the future.

Disparity