Four students named Goldwater Scholars
WashU juniors Omar Abdelmoity, Cedric Bruges, Noah Kabbaj and Marilee Karinshak have received the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, a prestigious award that honors students who conduct research in the...
View ArticleGibson leads global ranking of productive political scientists
With more articles published in the top political science journals than any other political scientist in the world, James L. Gibson, the Sidney W. Souers Professor of Government in Arts & Sciences...
View ArticleInterpreting the music
St. Louis blues band Uncle Albert performs in Edison Theatre in 2024 as part of “Retina Burn.” This year’s iteration of the Performing Arts Department’s annual lighting design concert will take place...
View ArticleEating disorder chat tool could improve access to care
Eating disorders are one of the deadliest forms of mental illness, but less than 20% of people with these disorders end up finding help. “There’s a huge need for access to care,” said Ellen...
View ArticleArts & Sciences honors 2025 distinguished alumni
The 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients pose with Feng Sheng Hu (center), the Richard G. Engelsmann Dean of Arts & Sciences, at the award ceremony. They are: David Conner (left), Chelsea...
View ArticleClass Acts: Justin Xu
Justin Xu’s interest in the medical field began during a normal occurrence in every child’s life: a trip to the pediatrician. After collecting “popsicle stick” tongue depressors during each visit, he...
View ArticleClass Acts: Amelia Letson
Amelia Letson has long been passionate about civic engagement and political advocacy. Growing up in Miami, she became accustomed to political polarization and learned the importance of making her...
View ArticleClass Acts: Emily Culley
It’s an exciting time to be a lunar scientist, like WashU’s Emily Culley. With its Artemis campaign, NASA is charting a new course to explore the moon for scientific discovery, technology advancement...
View ArticleClass Acts: Andrew Rudolph
Platoon leader for the Gateway Army ROTC Battalion. Residential advisor in the Brookings Residential Community. Rural peer ambassador for the Office of Admissions. Senior Andrew Rudolph has worn many...
View ArticleFour named ACLS fellows
Three WashU faculty members and one doctoral candidate, all in Arts & Sciences, have won 2025 fellowships from the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS). Yannick Coenders (left), Qimeng...
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