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Where people matter, and serious work is done. Share your experiences with #WashU and look for @ WashU on Instagram and on TikTok.
St. Louis, MO
Joined December 2008
WashU researchers drew inspiration from leaves 🍃 to engineer LEAFF: a bioplastic that’s strong, multifunctional, and fully biodegradable at room temperature—offering a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics.
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Using inspiration from the leaf, researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have optimized bioplastics to be stronger and more biodegradable.
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The IRS now allows churches to endorse political candidates. Mark Valeri, WashU religion & politics scholar, warns this could divide congregations and blur faith and partisan lines.
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A new federal government interpretation allowing churches to endorse political candidates will cause division in churches and sets the stage for the U.S. government to favor politically aligned...
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Physicist Mikhail Tikhonov sees beauty in complexity. At WashU, he applies physics to microbial communities, revealing patterns that help predict soil health—and could transform agriculture and conservation.
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Mikhail Tikhonov, an associate professor of physics in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, is using mathematical tools to deepen our understanding of microbial ecology and evolut...
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Some immune disorders remain a mystery despite standard testing. Dr. Megan Cooper at WashU is pioneering deep sequencing techniques to identify hidden genetic causes and help patients receive precise, personalized treatments.
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Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis researchers have received a $12.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study novel genetic causes of immune disorders.
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Cutting U.S. public health funding threatens decades of progress protecting women and children from violence. WashU researchers warn that surveys uncover abuse invisible to authorities, guiding programs that stop violence before it starts.
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As U.S. public health funding falters, Washington University in St. Louis experts warn that vital global data systems protecting women and children from violence are in danger of disappearing.
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#InSTLforSTL: Olin Business School graduates developed a tool to measure neighborhood vibrancy in Wells-Goodfellow, turning data & community insights into actionable strategies for equitable revitalization.
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There’s a lot of interest in revitalizing neighborhoods, but community leaders and investors need localized data and measurable benchmarks to know if their investments will generate the intended...
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#WashU29 has arrived! WashU welcomes its second-largest incoming class—nearly 2,000 students from across the U.S. and the world—bringing a wide variety of perspectives, experiences, and talents. Together, they’re ready to make a meaningful impact.
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Washington University in St. Louis continues to draw talented students from across the nation and around the globe. The Class of 2029 is the second-largest in university history and comprises 1,963...
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Tiny orange beads on the moon tell a fiery story. 🌕 . WashU scientists studied 3.5B-year-old volcanic glass from Apollo missions, revealing ancient eruptions and secrets of the moon’s interior.
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Using a variety of microscopic analysis techniques not available when the Apollo astronauts first returned samples from the moon, physicist Ryan Ogliore, at Washington University in St. Louis, helped...
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Mark your calendar 🎭: The Black Rep launches its 49th season at WashU with Raisin (The Musical)—the Tony-winning adaptation of Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun. Sept. 3 in Edison Theatre.
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The Black Rep will launch its 49th season with “Raisin,” a lost “treasure of musical theatre” (New York Times) based on Lorraine Hansberry’s iconic family drama.
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Bridging new possibilities: Dacoda Scarlett, WashU’s first associate director of rural recruitment, and Angela Chen, a Rural Scholars alum and #WashU29 student, share how the university supports students from rural communities.
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Getting more rural kids to college has seen a big push here in St. Louis and at Washington University. WashU has pledged to ramp up its outreach to rural students.
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For more than 50 years, WashU has trained doctors who are also scientists. Thanks to Roy and Diana Vagelos, this program continues to prepare the next generation of leaders who turn discoveries into life-saving treatments.
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Renowned physician-scientist and pharmaceutical executive P. Roy Vagelos, MD, and his wife, Diana, have pledged $15 million to support the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) at Washington...
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“I’ve always felt a strong sense of home here. ”. Some graduates stay at WashU for a few years, and others remain for their careers. Here, WashU alums share what keeps them connected to campus and why the university is always close to their hearts.
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Meet three alumni who came to WashU for four years and stayed for a lifetime.
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Research from @washumedicine reveals that inherited genetic mutations and those acquired over time—through aging, smoking, etc.— shape your lifelong risk of blood cancer. This insight paves the way for earlier detection and stronger prevention strategies.
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In a new study, Washington University of St. Louis School of Medicine researchers shed light on how newly acquired mutations in blood stem cells interact with mutations passed down by parents to...
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"What WashU does really well is to help students find a community of people here when we can’t always find it in other places.”. This year, 1,970 #WashU29 students moved into the South 40 and were greeted with open arms and endless new opportunities ahead.
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Over the next several weeks, the 1,970 members of the Washington University in St. Louis Class of 2029 will learn more about WashU’s academic resources, student groups and boba tea options. But...
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Whether it’s your first day or your last, we can’t wait to see all you’ll accomplish this year, Bears. Welcome Home! We believe in all you’ll achieve. Here’s to a year full of growth, memories, and success! . To view the full album, click here 📸 :
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Caught in the middle of a political battle, @BlackRock reaffirmed its focus is helping millions of Americans save for retirement. They warned that injecting politics from either side risks undermining financial performance.
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Millions of Ameircans depend on the security of their retirement savings to live with dignity after a lifetime of hard work. That’s why the Alliance for Prosperity and a Secure Retirement (APSR)...
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RT @WashUChancellor: Exciting times ahead for the Class of 2029! Today, we officially welcomed 1,970 new faces into the WashU community at….
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