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October 2014
@WashingtonUniversity
What’s happening at Wash U today. For alumni, parents, and friends.
 
 SPOTLIGHT
IN ACTION
 Protecting Patients
The School of Medicine’s Victoria Fraser combats infections that kill nearly 100,000 Americans annually.
 NEWS & FEATURES

IN ACTION
 Brown School Students Get Firsthand Experience in Haiti
Public health and social work students traveled to Haiti as part of a course on interventions in developing countries.

RESEARCH
 Schizophrenia Not a Single Disease
School of Medicine research reveals that what we call schizophrenia comprises eight distinct disorders.

NEWS
University Makes Headway in Becoming More Accessible
Washington University has made progress in increasing its number of Pell Grant students.

RESEARCH
 New Research Explores Ecosystems of Entrepreneurship
Researchers at the Skandalaris Center examine the relationships that foster an entrepreneurial culture in a region.

RESEARCH
 Spouse’s Personality Influences Career Success
An Arts & Sciences study suggests that your spouse’s personality has a substantial effect on your salary and likelihood of promotion.

NEWS
Inside the A.E. Hotchner Playwriting Festival
Aspiring playwright and senior Kristen O'Neal's play was performed at Edison Theatre.

Leading Together: The Campaign for Washington University is a historic effort to raise $2.2 billion in support of scholarships, life-changing research, and much more. We invite you to:
•  View photo galleries from campaign kickoff events across the country.
•  Visit the Leading Together newsfeed for the latest campaign updates.
•  Read about generous donors, such as Cash and Evie Nickerson, who are committed to supporting scholarships.
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•  Volunteer your time and talent.
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