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March 2022
@WashingtonUniversity
What’s happening on and off campus today. For alumni, parents, and friends.
 

 SPOTLIGHT

RESEARCH
COVID-19 has long-term impact on cardiovascular and mental health
Data show patients infected by the coronavirus were 55% more likely to suffer cardiovascular complications and 60% more likely to experience psychiatric symptoms.

 NEWS & FEATURES

ON CAMPUS
 Danforth Campus will shift to unified career center in fall 2022
The move will give employers a clear point of entry and efficiently connect students to meaningful professional opportunities.

IN ACTION
Professor designs clothing production process to reduce waste
Patented method provides an industry road map for recycling discarded textiles and is scalable for large manufacturers.

RESEARCH
Birds’ brain size shown to affect their response to global warming
As temperatures rise, bigger-brained birds do not shrink like other species, raising questions about evolution, climate change.

RESEARCH
Consistent messaging proves key to influencing voter behavior
A review of 2016 political ads found centrist content was not beneficial if incompatible with a candidate’s main platform.

WASHU EXPERT
Director of WashULaw tax clinic says file early and electronically
Advice for navigating a difficult tax year also includes tips regarding the child tax credit and student loan forgiveness.

ON CAMPUS
Cybersecurity leadership program for executives to launch in April
Six-month McKelvey Engineering curriculum will help senior-level professionals build their policy- and decision-making skills.

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