Repeat COVID-19 infections increase health risks

Research from the School of Medicine and the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care system shows troubling consequences of COVID-19 reinfection. Researchers found that repeat infections contribute significant additional risk in multiple organ systems.

Norwitz, Oyetunji were Rhodes Scholar finalists

Seniors Sam Norwitz (left) and Ephraim Oyetunji, both majoring in the neuroscience track of biology in Arts & Sciences, were finalists for the Rhodes Scholarship, one of the world’s most prestigious academic honors.

WashU physicians network growing across region

Launched in 2004 with one adult internal medicine practice, the Washington University Clinical Associates network now includes 23 practices with 116 health-care providers throughout the St. Louis region.

WashU Expert explains Putin’s worldview

In the rapidly changing conflict in Ukraine, Russian national narratives offer insight into President Vladimir Putin’s next move, says James Wertsch, an expert on Russia and international affairs.

Notables

Seven Washington University faculty members have been selected as Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award recipients. The award is one of the St. Louis region’s most distinguished teacher recognition programs.

Notables

The university achieved a gold accreditation from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, the leading sustainability professional association for higher education.

Research Wire

Research from the laboratories of Bryce Sadtler in Arts & Sciences and Rohan Mishra at the McKelvey School of Engineering offers a cheaper and more efficient pathway to semiconductor production using electrodeposition.

Announcements

Bouchet honor society applications open

Applications are being accepted for the Washington University chapter of the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society. A lunch-and-learn session will take place Friday, Nov. 18.

Penelope Biggs, classics scholar and benefactor, 85

Penelope Parkman Biggs, a graduate and longtime benefactor of the Department of Classics in Arts & Sciences, died under hospice care Nov. 3 after a long illness. She was 85.