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University strengthens archaeological collaboration with Sichuan University, China

4.12.18

Color of Policing Symposium explores youth, education, activism April 19-20

St. Louis leaders, scholars to discuss impact of schools, courts, police on urban youth

4.12.18 | Social Sciences, Campus Life

The prospects for improved law enforcement-community relations in St. Louis and beyond will be explored as the “Color of Policing Symposium (COPS): Youth, Education and Activism” brings together urban scholars and city leaders for a two-day symposium April 19-20 on the Danforth Campus of Washington University in St. Louis.

4.11.18

The Litter of Political Wastelands: ‘Fake News’ and the Politics of Truth in Contemporary Syria

4.11.18 | Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, Campus Life

The proliferation of junk-knowledge about Syria — in the form of memes, websites, videos and biased news reporting — makes it an apt site to question the physical and metaphorical litter of contemporary politics. Anne-Marie McManus and Nancy Reynolds write about the toxic consequences of the visible and invisible “stuff” that flows and distorts landscapes.

3.28.18

Science Research Roundup: February and March 2018

3.26.18

Food Culture Along the Silk Road

Compared to nomadic communities, Silk Road cities were urban food deserts, study finds.

3.26.18 | Social Sciences, Research, Alumni

Like passionate foodies who know the best places to eat in every town, Silk Road nomads may have been the gastronomic elites of the Medieval Ages, enjoying diets much more diverse than their sedentary urban counterparts, suggests a new study in Scientific Reports.

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The Moral Crusade

Teaming up for public lands

How to Strengthen Your Willpower

Anthropology students receive Kathleen Cook Award

University strengthens archaeological collaboration with Sichuan University, China

Color of Policing Symposium explores youth, education, activism April 19-20

Color of Policing Symposium explores youth, education, activism April 19-20

The Litter of Political Wastelands: ‘Fake News’ and the Politics of Truth in Contemporary Syria

The Litter of Political Wastelands: ‘Fake News’ and the Politics of Truth in Contemporary Syria

Science Research Roundup: February and March 2018

Food Culture Along the Silk Road

Food Culture Along the Silk Road

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