The theme of this year’s Diwali performance is “Dhamaka,” the Hindi word for explosion or blast. Director Mythili Kartik says the concept captures the pride she feels bringing her South Asian culture to the WashU community. This year’s performance runs Nov. 7-8 at Edison Theatre. The post Diwali producers call performance ‘a blast’ appeared first on The Source.| The Source | Washington University in St. Louis
From analog to digital photos, Joe Angeles has captured WashU’s top moments for the past 37 years. He shares favorite images and reflects on a rewarding career in photojournalism. The post Joe Angeles appeared first on The Source.| The Source | Washington University in St. Louis
When it comes to curbing gun violence in America, the field of public health should consider focusing less on the guns themselves and more on the human emotions that make people reach for guns in the first place, says a researcher from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. The post To address gun violence, focus more on people than on guns appeared first on The Source.| The Source | Washington University in St. Louis
WashU Medicine deans Eva Aagaard, MD, and Nichole Zehnder, MD, have been promoted to assume greater roles leading the Office of Education’s efforts to train the next generation of health and science professionals. Their promotions take effect Nov. 1. The post WashU Medicine elevates Aagaard, Zehnder to expanded education leadership roles appeared first on The Source.| The Source | Washington University in St. Louis
Computer engineers from Washington University in St. Louis have released a round of “computer vision” tools that can help with species classification and autonomous driving technologies. The post Better tools to improve ‘computer vision’ appeared first on The Source.| The Source | Washington University in St. Louis
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis suggest new explanations for iconic prehistoric sites at Poverty Point in Louisiana. The post Why did ancient people build Poverty Point? appeared first on The Source.| The Source | Washington University in St. Louis
Images from on and around the WashU campuses. The post 10.27.25 appeared first on The Source.| The Source | Washington University in St. Louis
Dan Butler, a political scientist in Arts & Sciences, brings civic lessons to life through Lego bricks. He created a series of stop-motion videos that turn pop culture into lessons on the U.S. government for high school students. The post Meet WashU’s Lego professor, a political scientist using animation to teach civics appeared first on The Source.| The Source | Washington University in St. Louis
WashU faculty, staff and students have access to a variety of local, national and international news publications, from The New York Times to The Chronicle of Higher Education, through the WashU Libraries system. The post WashU Libraries updates tools offering free newspaper access appeared first on The Source.| The Source | Washington University in St. Louis
Three engineering alumni who recently earned their degrees from Washington University in St. Louis won first place at the Collegiate Inventor’s Competition with a tool to help those with food allergies.| The Source
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Several biology and medical researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have earned prestigious awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The post Several faculty receive NIH MIRA awards appeared first on The Source.| The Source | Washington University in St. Louis
Lana Lin’s “The Autobiography of H. Lan Thao Lam” has been longlisted for the 2025 National Book Award for nonfiction. The book is published by Dorothy, an independent publishing project co-founded by WashU’s Danielle Dutton and Martin Riker. The post Dorothy book longlisted for National Book Award appeared first on The Source.| The Source | Washington University in St. Louis
J. Claude Evans, a professor emeritus of philosophy in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, died in St. Louis July 26. He was 79. The post J. Claude Evans, philosopher, 79 appeared first on The Source.| The Source | Washington University in St. Louis
The Sam Fox School has announced the launch of Design Openings. Created in collaboration with the Kranzberg Arts Center and the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, this multiyear initiative invites interdisciplinary St. Louis design teams to animate public life in the Covenant Blu Grand Center neighborhood. The post Sam Fox School launches Design Openings in Covenant Blu Grand Center neighborhood appeared first on The Source.| The Source | Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis has launched WashU Serves, a new year-round volunteer initiative that reflects the university’s "In St. Louis, For St. Louis” commitment to strengthen the region. In partnership with the United Way of Greater St. Louis, WashU Serves offers the university community more ways to get involved. The post WashU Serves offers new way to support St. Louis community appeared first on The Source.| The Source | Washington University in St. Louis
Biomedical engineers at the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis are tackling the question of how oxygenation happened on primordial earth in a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The post Tips for biomolecular engineering can be found in early Earth appeared first on The Source.| The Source | Washington University in St. Louis
Researcher Deanna Barch, a professor at WashU, has received a lifetime achievement award from the Association for Psychological Science. The post Barch earns lifetime achievement award from psychology group appeared first on The Source.| The Source | Washington University in St. Louis
Quitting smoking significantly increases survival time in cancer patients, particularly those with advanced-stage cancer, according to a study of an innovative smoking cessation program at WashU Medicine and Siteman Cancer Center. The post It’s never too late for those with cancer to quit smoking appeared first on The Source.| The Source | Washington University in St. Louis
Well-being Wednesdays, a Student Affairs initiative, offer the WashU community an opportunity to learn about wellness-related programs, buy fresh produce, enjoy a free cup of coffee and take a moment to relax. The post Well-being Wednesdays offer welcome break appeared first on The Source.| The Source | Washington University in St. Louis
Three Washington University in St. Louis investigators have been recognized with prestigious awards through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director’s High-Risk, High-Reward Research program, which supports unconventional approaches to major challenges in biomedical and behavioral research.| The Source
A researcher at Washington University in St. Louis is working to harness artificial intelligence to find psychological traits hidden in language.| The Source
The LIGHT Creativity in Public Health Summer Camp at Washington University in St. Louis encourages students to tap into their imaginations and lived experiences to create artwork, poetry and stories that communicate the importance of health and science.| The Source
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Chancellor Andrew D. Martin has announced a new Washington University in St. Louis initiative to further promote academic freedom, viewpoint diversity and civic education. The Ordered Liberty Project will recruit endowed faculty across disciplines and support existing programs to build an intellectual culture where rigorous debate strengthens both scholarship and student learning.| The Source
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine have developed the first mouse model to replicate the disrupted sleep patterns seen in people with chronic pain.| The Source
Wildlife researchers at Washington University in St. Louis tracked pigeons in two cities to see what affects their density.| The Source
Career Catalysts, a series about WashU interns, by WashU interns, visits junior Kiersten Anderson as she leads a therapy session with individuals with memory-related illnesses. Her internship at St. Louis nonprofit Memory Keepers is funded by the Chancellor's Career Fellows Program, which supports low-income, first-generation students.| The Source
Alexandra Rutz, a biomedical engineer at Washington University in St. Louis, has received a CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation to create 3D bioelectronic scaffolds for ovarian follicles, to be used for infertility and aging research.| The Source
Nathan O. Stitziel, MD, PhD, a professor of medicine and of genetics at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, has received the Harrington Discovery Institute 2025 Scholar-Innovator Award to support the development of breakthrough treatments for heart disease.| The Source
The Bauer Leaders Academy is accepting seed grant applications from faculty in any discipline to develop a new course or infuse an existing course with material that helps students think critically about purpose and leadership. Submissions are due Nov. 30.| The Source
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Even as a child growing up in north St. Louis County, WashU junior Precious Barry was aware that society often underestimates young people from communities like hers.Yet, Barry defied expectations and earned admissions to dozens of colleges including a full-ride scholarship to Washington University in St. Louis.| The Source
An interdisciplinary team of researchers at Washington University in St. Louis identified drivers of maternal and child health service use across Africa.| The Source
A new study in mice by Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine researchers identifies a possible strategy for cardiac immunotherapy that could boost beneficial immune cells that, surprisingly, travel from the spleen to the heart and orchestrate healing after a heart attack.| The Source
The Black Rep will launch its 49th season with “Raisin,” a lost “treasure of musical theatre” (New York Times) based on Lorraine Hansberry’s iconic family drama.| The Source
Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis recently launched a new health initiative that envisions Olin as the premier institution for the business of health and an engine for innovation at WashU.| The Source
Beginning in the 2008-09 academic year, the Jerry and Judy Kent Scholarships will be awarded to approximately five freshmen each year for the next seven years, and they will remain Kent Scholars for four years in Olin's BSBA program.| The Source
Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis has received a landmark $10 million dual-purpose gift from longtime university benefactors Jerry and Judy Kent to create an endowed deanship and to propel the school’s Business of Health initiative.| The Source
Obituaries| The Source
William H. Webster, an honorary emeritus trustee at Washington University in St. Louis, died Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, in Warrenton, Va. He was 101.| The Source
Using a “check-the-box” opt-in process to open federally funded Trump Accounts for children will likely exclude millions of eligible families — and undermine the program’s promise to promote lifelong asset building, finds a new policy brief from the Center for Social Development at Washington University in St. Louis.| The Source
See the latest news, stories and research from WashU. Explore WashU expertise and discover our impact in our community and around the globe.| The Source
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Simone Biles gave her Commencement address to the Class of 2025 at Washington University in St. Louis during the May 12 Commencement ceremony on Francis Olympic Field.| The Source
Graduate student speaker Kendall Burks, who earned degrees from WashU’s Medical Scientist Training Program, delivered a message to the Class of 2025 at Washington University in St. Louis during the May 12 Commencement ceremony on Francis Olympic Field.| The Source
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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.| The Source
Undergraduate student speaker Elijah Darden, who earned a degree in psychological and brain sciences from Arts & Sciences, delivered a message to the Class of 2025 at Washington University in St. Louis during the May 12 Commencement ceremony on Francis Olympic Field.| The Source
For the first time, annual research funding to Washington University in St. Louis has surpassed $1 billion. That funding supports WashU researchers tackling big challenges from Alzheimer’s disease to air pollution to childhood depression. Research funding also ripples across the economy, sparking job growth, construction and local spending.| The Source
