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February 2017

@WashingtonUniversity
What’s happening on and off campus today. For alumni, parents, and friends.
 
 SPOTLIGHT

ON CAMPUS
McKay Installed as Neidorff Family and Centene Corporation Dean
Brown School Dean Mary McKay is the first to hold the position, which was made possible by a commitment from Michael and Noémi Neidorff and the Centene Charitable Foundation.

 NEWS & FEATURES

RESEARCH
Drug Halts Alzheimer’s-Related Damage in Mice
School of Medicine researchers have developed a molecule that reduces, and in some cases reverses, damage caused by Alzheimer's disease.

IN ACTION
[VIDEO] WashU Law: The Impact of a Scholarship
Three students share how generous scholarship donors helped them achieve their dreams of attending law school.

PEOPLE
Stephens Appointed University Librarian
Starting July 1, Denise Stephens will manage the University Libraries’ nine locations, vast archives, and special collections.

ON CAMPUS
Frick Commons Honors Business School Faculty
A new commitment from Emeritus Trustee Robert Frick and his wife, Barbara, expands the couple’s philanthropic legacy at Olin Business School.

RESEARCH
New Study Adds Twist to “False Memory” Phenomenon
Research by Arts & Sciences Professor Henry L. Roediger suggests that misinformation can sometimes improve event recall.

IN ACTION
Student Team Wins International Design Competition Urban SOS
The winning project would reduce food insecurity by repurposing underused U.S. Postal Service branches.

Leading Together: The Campaign for Washington University is a historic effort to raise $2.5 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.
•  Read about the recent scholarship milestone that will help more exceptional students realize their dream of a Washington University education.
   
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