In 2016, Washington University broke new ground, made new discoveries and welcomed another debate — the fifth in university history. Here’s a rundown of the top stories and videos that captured our attention last year.
Jason Q. Purnell, of the Brown School, was named the 2016 “Person of the Year” by The St. Louis American. He is project director of For the Sake of All, the groundbreaking initiative on the health and well-being of African-Americans in St. Louis.
An international team led by the School of Medicine has selected a third investigational drug to be tested in a worldwide clinical trial — already underway — aimed at finding treatments to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
New research from Olin Business School shows price hikes in ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft during peak times, such as New Year’s Eve, can actually benefit both drivers and consumers.
The U.S. Secret Service awarded its Director’s Award, the agency’s highest honor, to Washington University for its support during last year’s presidential debate.
Rafia Zafar, of Arts & Sciences, writes a piece in The Times Literary Supplement drawing attention to significant but lesser known African-American writers of the 1800s.
Carolyn Baum, of the School of Medicine, was selected to receive distinguished honors from the American Occupational Therapy Association and the American Occupational Therapy Foundation in recognition of her many contributions to the profession.
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Carolyn Baum, of the School of Medicine, was selected to receive distinguished honors from the American Occupational Therapy Association and the American Occupational Therapy Foundation in recognition of her many contributions to the profession.