The Record

Another golden moment on Francis Field

Francis Field, the venerable stadium on the Danforth Campus, was rededicated Sept. 21 as Francis Olympic Field. The new name represents another milestone in securing Washington University’s — and St. Louis’ — legacy in the Olympic movement.

Cause of rare, fatal disorder in young children pinpointed

Scientists at the School of Medicine appear to have solved a mystery regarding the precise biochemical pathway leading to Krabbe disease, a fatal genetic disorder in children. Researchers also identified a possible therapeutic strategy.

WashU Spaces: Kuehner Family Court

More than 5,000 plants form a literal wall of green that rises 30 feet in the air. In the latest WashU Spaces, explore the Kuehner Family Court, located in the Sam Fox School’s new Anabeth and John Weil Hall.

Race, income and voting access

The electoral process itself — the buildings, equipment and election workers — can make it more difficult to vote in some communities, finds a new study from the Brown School.

WashU Expert: Impeachment ball in Senate’s court

Whatever impeachment moves the Democratic-majority U.S. House makes, it’s ultimately up to the Republican-controlled Senate to hold a trial — and political scientist Steve Smith of Arts & Sciences anticipates the Senate could take steps to avoid the issue.