Author: Erika Ebsworth-Goold

The Midwest Climate Collaborative recently received its first National Science Foundation grant to explore ways to mitigate heat islands in four Midwestern cities.

Nominations are now being sought for a new award which will fund community-based research promoting impact and deep engagement with St. Louis.

Washington University has unveiled its strategic plan, setting a bold and ambitious path for the next decade. The plan, “Here and Next,” was developed through 18 months of listening, outreach and work sessions, and incorporates feedback from thousands of students, faculty, staff, alumni and community partners.

The university’s new strategic vision will be introduced Monday, Oct. 3. Register now for a series of special events.

Coffeestamp, a local coffee roaster and bakery, recently opened its second location at Washington University in St. Louis. Its arrival is another big win for the university’s supplier diversity strategy.

Washington University is again included among the top universities granted U.S. patents worldwide.

Arts & Sciences recently released updates about its new building, which will be constructed in the center of the Danforth Campus.

Equalize, a mentoring program and pitch competition designed to support academic women entrepreneurs, takes place June 30. Register to attend the virtual event.

The McDonnell International Scholars Academy seeks proposals for its second cycle of Global Incubator Seed Grants. The submission deadline is Aug. 15.

Many sessions from this year’s Day of Dialogue and Action were recorded and are now available to view online.