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ARTS & SCIENCES brings together people who value discovery, engagement, and action. Tell us what you're curious about, and we'll help you make your mark:
From Chemistry and Physics: Researchers are working to understand how large neutron stars grow and which elements are synthesized in neutron star mergers.
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We apply critical and creative thinking beyond the task at hand, testing new approaches to challenges facing our world. Tell us what you’re curious about, and we’ll help you make your mark:
From American Culture Studies: Lerone A. Martin and collaborators have received a $1 million grant to advance public understanding of the history, politics, and cultures of African American religions.
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ARTS & SCIENCES brings together people who value discovery, engagement, and action. Tell us what you're curious about, and we'll help you make your mark:
From campus: Students walk on campus in the spring.
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Student Spotlight: Community Engagement
Three recent Arts & Sciences graduates share their experiences with community-engaged courses at Washington University. The courses took students outside of the classroom to work directly on local environmental advocacy, women's health issues, and more.
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We know that breakthroughs—scientific or creative, academic or personal—happen when ideas collide. At the intersection of it all is the College of Arts & Sciences—a school with no limits on what you can study, learn, and achieve.
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Plutynski wins Lakatos Award for book about the philosophical questions surrounding cancer
In an archival episode Hold That Thought, Anya Plutynski shares her story of being diagnosed with breast cancer, her opinions on debates over breast cancer screening, and ideas from her award-winning book.
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Hayes named interim vice dean of graduate education
In her new role, Hayes will help envision and build the new Office of Graduate Studies and oversee all aspects of graduate education in Arts & Sciences.
John Bull's other island
Sophomore Gracie Hime shares her experience in the “Literary Culture of Modern Ireland” Ampersand program.