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February 2019
@WashingtonUniversity
What's happening on and off campus today. For alumni, parents, and friends.
 

 SPOTLIGHT

ON CAMPUS
New Name Signals New Era for Engineering School
The School of Engineering & Applied Science has been renamed the James McKelvey School of Engineering in honor of trustee and distinguished alumnus Jim McKelvey Jr. The official announcement was made on January 31.

 NEWS & FEATURES

RESEARCH
Novel Gene Therapy Blocks Peripheral Nerve Damage in Mice
Scientists make progress toward treating multiple neurodegenerative diseases by thwarting the destruction of nerve axons.

RESEARCH
 Early Parent-Child Conflicts Predict Trouble Setting, Meeting Life Goals
Study finds that young people who clash with their mothers may struggle to find a sense of purpose when they are adults.

ON CAMPUS
 2019 Reunion at Thurtene Carnival: Join the Tradition April 12–14
Register by April 9 for a fun-filled weekend of alumni receptions, class parties, tours of campus and St. Louis, and much more.

IN ACTION
Quoted: Affirming the Historic Success of Leading Together
WashU community members sound off about the far-reaching impact of the university’s recently concluded campaign.

RESEARCH
 Differences Between Sexes Identified in Deadly Brain Tumors
New research suggests that gender-specific treatments for glioblastoma could improve survival rates for both men and women.

ON CAMPUS
 Student-Run Black Anthology Celebrates 30th Anniversary
WashU’s oldest cultural show marks three decades of bringing the experience of African-American students to the stage.

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