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source. washu. edu > 2026 > 06 > washu-expert-why-did-the-colonies-declare-independence

Wash U Expert: Why Did the Colonies Declare Independence?

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (774+ words) People join movements for many reasons. The American Revolution was no different, says Peter Kastor, professor of history and American Culture Studies in Wash U Arts & Sciences. In opposing the British government, colonial settlers exhibited distinct motives, priorities and grievances,…...

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source. washu. edu > 2026 > 06 > carolina-caycedo-growing-deep-roots

'Carolina Caycedo: Growing Deep Roots"

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (187+ words) Works explore water and land stewardship, environmental justice and reciprocal futures The Kemper Art Museum at Washington University in St. Louis will present "Carolina Caycedo: Growing Deep Roots," a solo exhibition of new and recent work by the Los Angeles'based…...

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source. washu. edu > 2026 > 06 > first-amendment-clinic-students-get-real-world-experience-results

First Amendment Clinic students get real-world experience, results

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (443+ words) The First Amendment Clinic at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law has secured several major courtroom victories in recent years, influenced public policy and trained a new generation of advocates defending freedom of expression. Now, a major investment…...

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source. washu. edu > 2026 > 06 > washu-racing-drives-to-best-finish-in-club-history

Wash U Racing drives to best finish in club history

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (588+ words) Since August, the 80 members of Wash U Racing had committed more than 20 hours a week to building and testing a formula-style race car from scratch " six-hour building days on Saturdays, 12-hour testing days every Sunday in the spring and dozens…...

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source. washu. edu > 2026 > 06 > early-pregnancy-air-pollution-exposure-linked-to-persistent-depressive-symptoms

Early-pregnancy air pollution exposure linked to persistent depressive symptoms

6+ day, 21+ hour ago  (778+ words) Exposure to common air pollutants during early pregnancy may increase the likelihood of persistent depressive symptoms throughout pregnancy, according to a new study led by Tracy Bastain and co-authored by Carrie Breton, who recently joined Bursky School of Public Health…...

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source. washu. edu > 2026 > 06 > washu-marks-one-year-of-with-you-campaign

Wash U marks one year of With You campaign

1+ week, 20+ min ago  (153+ words) The university has completed the first year of With You: The Wash U Campaign, with the community stepping up to help advance research, learning opportunities and patient care. Read more about these and other success stories so far on the…...

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source. washu. edu > 2026 > 06 > deans-medals-honor-six-individuals-whose-impact-advances-medicine-and-improves-lives

Dean's Medals honor six individuals whose impact advances medicine and improves lives

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (207+ words) Loeb received the Dean's Medal for Leadership and Service for her visionary support of education at Wash U Medicine. Govindan, the Anheuser-Busch Endowed Chair of Medical Oncology, received the Dean's Medal for Clinical Excellence. He has dedicated his career to…...

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source. washu. edu > 2026 > 06 > csd-receives-grant-for-next-phase-of-seek-ok-study

CSD receives grant for next phase of SEEK OK study

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (182+ words) Researchers at the Wash U Brown School have received a $311, 796 grant from the Brady Education Foundation to continue a landmark 18-year study examining how early asset-building policies influence children's educational success. Led by Michael Sherraden, the George Warren Brown Distinguished…...

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source. washu. edu > 2026 > 06 > tool-to-predict-crop-instability-to-be-developed-at-washu-arizona-state

Tool to predict crop instability to be developed at Wash U, Arizona State

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (244+ words) Nearly 350 million people worldwide are experiencing a severe food shortage due to global conflicts, climate change, and rising food and fuel costs, according to the World Food Program USA. A team of researchers is using geospatial initiatives to design new…...

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source. washu. edu > 2026 > 06 > davidson-receives-distinguished-mentor-award

Davidson receives distinguished mentor award

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (137+ words) Nicholas O. Davidson, MD, DSc, the John E. and Adaline Simon Professor of Medicine and chief of the Division of Gastroenterology at Wash U Medicine, is the recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Mentor Award from the American Gastroenterological Association(AGA)." Read more onthe…...

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