Looking for love? Try finding purpose as well

Here’s some food for thought just in time for Valentine’s Day. Psychology research from Arts & Sciences shows profiles on dating apps that indicate a sense of purpose are rated more attractive than those without.

Researchers map cultural geography of prehistoric Tibet

A study by Michael Frachetti, in Arts & Sciences, and researchers at Sichuan University in China explores how and why ancient communities built social relationships and cultural identities across Tibet’s extreme terrain.

Notables

Kristy Guffey has been appointed associate vice chancellor and chief of staff to Anna Gonzalez, vice chancellor for student affairs, Gonzalez announced. Her new role took effect Feb. 1.

Notables

Nandini Raghuraman, MD, a physician-scientist who specializes in caring for patients with complex high-risk pregnancies, has been named director of the Division of Clinical Research in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the School of Medicine.

Announcements

Knight Center to hold open house

The Knight Executive Education Center has completed renovations on 66 guest rooms and is holding an open house for the campus community from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7.