Apply for Newman Exploration Travel Fund

Applications are now open for University Libraries’ Newman Exploration Travel Fund (NEXT). Graduate and undergraduate students, along with Danforth Campus faculty and staff members, are invited to apply for a travel grant. Applications are due by Feb. 28.

Blood test detects Alzheimer’s damage before symptoms

A simple blood test reliably detects signs of brain damage in people on the path to developing Alzheimer’s disease – even before they show signs of confusion and memory loss, according to a new study from the School of Medicine and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases.

The view from the chair

Chancellor Wrighton and Andrew C. Taylor near Brookings Hall.
Andrew C. Taylor, executive chairman of Enterprise Holdings, chaired Washington University’s successful Leading Together campaign. Here he talks about what the experience was like and why he supports Washington University.

‘A renewed sense of purpose’

Dean Mary McKay with Michal Grinstein-Weiss and Fred Ssewamala
Having reached the conclusion of its successful comprehensive campaign, Washington University is now poised for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the next era of academic excellence.

Utmost care

John F. DiPersio speaks with a patient
A day in the life of Washington ­University School of Medicine showcases the breadth of ­­ongoing efforts to advance research, education and the best ­medical care possible for patients.

Unified purpose

Jonathan W. Heusel and Neil Richards
Teaching, research and service to society blend together in new and innovative ways as leadership and faculty focus on collaborating across disciplines to solve real-world problems.

Creating her own recipe for change

Amy DuVall
Alumna Amy DuVall, BS ’95, a lawyer turned environmental lobbyist turned pastry chef, bakes purpose into whatever she pursues, including her service to Washington University.