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Drug to slow Alzheimer’s well tolerated outside of clinical trial setting

In a recent study, WashU Medicine researchers found adverse events were rare and manageable among patients with very mild or mild Alzheimer’s disease who received infusions of a next-generation Alzheimer’s medication.

Students

Chancellor Martin’s message to the Class of 2025

Chancellor Andrew D. Martin delivered his message to the Class of 2025 at Washington University in St. Louis during the May 12 Commencement ceremony on Francis Olympic Field.

Advancement

Brown School presents 2025 Awards of Distinction

The Brown School marked its 100th anniversary with a special celebration during the annual Brown School Awards of Distinction and Centennial Gala, held April 24. The event honored seven individuals for their contributions to social work, public health and social policy.

Literature

Mrozinski wins Calibre Essay Prize

Jeanette Mrozinski, a master of fine arts candidate in creative nonfiction in WashU’s Writing Program in Arts & Sciences, has won the 2025 Calibre Essay Prize from the Australian Book Review.

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05.12.25

Images from on and around the WashU campuses.

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Student speakers to discuss the value of community

Graduating students Kendall Burks and Elijah Darden will reflect on the importance of community in their addresses to the Class of 2025 at WashU’s 164th Commencement Monday, May 12, on Francis Olympic Field.

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Women’s Society presents leadership awards, scholarship

spring flowers in front of Brookings Hall

The Women’s Society of Washington University presented the Harriet K. Switzer Leadership Award and the Elizabeth Gray Danforth Scholarship to four exceptional students during its annual membership meeting this spring.

St. Louis Region

Ten College Prep Program grads secure spots at WashU with $820,000 in aid

Student corded at College Prep Program graduation

Ten of the 36 graduating high school seniors in WashU’s College Prep Program will attend WashU this fall, receiving a total of $820,000 in WashU financial aid. Other students have received offers from the University of Pennsylvania, Saint Louis University and dozens more colleges.

Engineering

The mysterious chemical world inside nanopores

Material scientists at Washington University have found ways to control contaminants in nanoporous materials used in water treatment and other manufacturing processes.

Advancement

Kamilov named Donald L. Snyder Career Development Professor

Ulugbek Kamilov, an engineer at Washington University, has been installed as the inaugural Donald L. Snyder Career Development Professor at the McKelvey School of Engineering.