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Stories of Incredible People, Research, Learning, and Leadership in Arts & Sciences

Worsening racial inequality in home appraisals detailed in new report

11.2.22 |

Using data from the newly released Uniform Appraisal Dataset, which includes 47.3 million home appraisals conducted over the last decade, WashU’s Elizabeth Korver-Glenn and Junia Howell of the University of Illinois Chicago demonstrate stark inequalities in appraisal values between homes in white neighborhoods and communities of color.

11.1.22

Tavits installed as the Dr. William Taussig Professor

10.14.22

They knew, and now you should know, too

10.14.22 |

Sarah Kendzior’s latest book dives into the culture of conspiracy that arises when citizens let others do the thinking for them.

10.13.22

COVID messaging: caring or condescending?

10.13.22 |

Research from the lab of Brian Carpenter, in Arts & Sciences, suggests older adults understood that sometimes-unflattering COVID-19 messaging came from a place of caring and compassion.

10.11.22

‘Global Futures’ workshop series and grants program announced

10.5.22

When presidential power meets public opinion

9.22.22

How neighborhoods can protect — or harm — older adults’ cognitive health

9.22.22 |

People who lived in neighborhoods with ready access to civic and social organizations displayed higher cognitive scores than those who lived in neighborhoods with no immediate access to such organizations, finds a new study by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis and University of Michigan.

9.21.22

Political scientists to study populist rhetoric as a threat to democracy

9.15.22

Research shows constituents ask female legislators to do more

9.15.22 |

In a study conducted by Dan Butler, professor of political science in Arts & Sciences, voters were more likely to contact their female representatives and asked them to do more on a variety of issues including education, health, immigration, the economy and more.

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