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January 2020
@WashingtonUniversity
What’s happening on and off campus today. For alumni, parents, and friends.
 

 SPOTLIGHT

ON CAMPUS
[VIDEO] What a Difference a Year Makes: Looking Back on 2019
WashU made history while laying the groundwork for its next decade of excellence in teaching, research, patient care, and service to society.

 NEWS & FEATURES

ON CAMPUS
Beverly Wendland of Johns Hopkins University Named Provost
The esteemed scientist, professor, and leader was chosen to serve as WashU’s chief academic officer starting July 1.

ON CAMPUS
 Sam Fox School Full-Tuition Fellowship Program Announced
 Commitment from Sam Fox and his wife, Marilyn, also provides unique opportunities for students to advance their creative work.

RESEARCH
Weidenbaum Center: Electorate Wants Action on Climate Change
Survey shows majority of Republicans and Democrats believe the Earth is warming, but they disagree on severity and solutions.

RESEARCH
Microbiome of Upper Airway Linked to Asthma Severity in Children
School of Medicine finding opens door to determining whether altering respiratory tract bacteria relieves symptoms in patients.

ON CAMPUS
Alumnus Aaron Keen Returns to WashU as Head Football Coach
Former Bears quarterback and assistant coach most recently helped guide Eastern Michigan University to program records.

RESEARCH
 Engineers Develop Technique to Improve Colon Cancer Diagnosis
Method that detects early stages of the disease and precancerous polyps identified tumors with 100% accuracy in pilot study.

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