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June 2023
@WashingtonUniversity
What’s happening on and off campus today. For alumni, parents, and friends.
 

 SPOTLIGHT

IN ACTION
New alumni will use their talents and passion to improve St. Louis
Members of the Class of 2023 discuss their connection to the region — and why they are staying local after graduation.

 NEWS & FEATURES

RESEARCH
 Study examines what motivates people to practice good deeds
Most people want to show more kindness toward others if making the change will positively affect their own well-being.

RESEARCH
 New set of reference human genome sequences published
WashU serves as national coordinating center for the consortium that produced the more complete, diverse resource.

IN ACTION
Commission addresses problem of inequitable venture capital funding
Group says transparency, policy changes, and increased public awareness could help women and minority entrepreneurs.

RESEARCH
Slower decrease in breast density over time tied to higher cancer risk
Findings may aid efforts to identify women who could benefit from enhanced screening and prevention approaches.

RESEARCH
Wearable fitness monitors may help diagnose mental health disorders
Researchers created a deep-learning model using variables from the Fitbit activity tracker to detect depression and anxiety.

PEOPLE
Professor of English Carl Phillips wins Pulitzer Prize in Poetry
Recognized for his latest book, Then the War, he is the third Washington University faculty member to receive the prize.

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