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

50 years — and change

11.28.22 |

After two years of pivot and patience, three reunion classes — the Classes of ’70, ’71 and ’72 — got together to celebrate 50th reunions at this year’s Commencement.

11.28.22

Creating the best of what life can offer

11.28.22 |

As founder and CEO of City Winery, a national chain of music venues that offers wine and fine dining, Michael Dorf, AB ’84, BSBA ’84, has made it his mission to provide an experience that will “indulge the senses.”

11.28.22

Teaching beyond the call

11.28.22 |

Andia Augustin-Billy, MA ’09, PhD ’15, was the first Black faculty member to receive tenure in the 196-year history of Centenary College. Now, she strives to be a mentor to younger faculty like she was mentored while she was at WashU.

11.9.22

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.

10.14.22

Pushing the limits of biology

10.14.22 |

Josh Mandel-Brehm’s biotech company, CAMP4, is harnessing the power of RNA.

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.

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50 years — and change

50 years — and change

Creating the best of what life can offer

Creating the best of what life can offer

Teaching beyond the call

Teaching beyond the call

Planetary sciences alumni return for Walker Distinguished Lectures

Managing the building blocks of life

Make Way: Our Student Initiative

They knew, and now you should know, too

They knew, and now you should know, too

Pushing the limits of biology

Pushing the limits of biology

COVID messaging: caring or condescending?

COVID messaging: caring or condescending?

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