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August 2018
@WashingtonUniversity
What's happening on and off campus today. For alumni, parents, and friends.
 

 SPOTLIGHT

ON CAMPUS
 Andrew Martin Appointed 15th Chancellor of University
Effective June 2019, the distinguished scholar and alumnus will lead Washington University, where he previously served for 14 years as a faculty member and administrator.

 NEWS & FEATURES

ON CAMPUS
Gephardt Institute Receives Gift to Enhance Civic Scholars Program
$1 million commitment from Mickey and Debbie Stern will enable institute to prepare more students for a lifetime of service.

RESEARCH
WashU Biologists Unlock Mysteries of Body’s Clock, Jet Lag
By activating a tiny subset of the neurons that determine circadian rhythms in mice, researchers reset their daily schedules.

ON CAMPUS
Banner Days for Women in Olin Business School’s MBA Program
Community, collaboration build gender equity in program ranked No. 4 in the world for women by the Financial Times.

RESEARCH
Promising ALS Therapy in Early Clinical Trials at School of Medicine
Studies show drug extends survival, reverses neuromuscular damage in mice and rats with an inherited form of disease.

ON CAMPUS
 Sam Fox School to Offer New MFA in Illustration & Visual Culture
Launching in fall 2019, the program will explore modern illustration through studio practice and curatorial training.

RESEARCH
 Engineers Boost Brightness in Medical Diagnostic Tests
Inexpensive, easy-to-apply patch improves sensitivity of fluorescence-based detection and imaging in research, clinical settings.

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