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St. Louis, MO bit.ly/m/WashU Joined December 2008

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Less waste, fewer forever chemicals: “Forever chemicals” (PFAS) can stick around in the environment for years. WashU researchers are turning plant waste into a waterproof coating that could offer a more sustainable alternative. bit.ly/4iozb7g

source.washu.edu Plant-inspired natural coatings can beat forever chemicals WashU McKelvey Engineering researchers have developed a PFAS alternative that serves as an effective waterproof coating. It makes use of plant waste and can provide waterproof seals without the toxic...

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What if some breast cancer patients could skip surgery?

WashU Medicine's Heather Garrett is studying a less invasive approach that freezes and destroys tumors. bit.ly/3UoDdTO

source.washu.edu Freezing out tumors A WashU Medicine radiologist is on a mission to expand a minimally invasive procedure called cryoablation as a safe option for patients.

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In 1958, WashU alumnus Ronald Krieger had a goal: meet Aaron Copland, his favorite composer.

After Copland conducted a concert in Graham Chapel. Krieger got an autograph and a lifelong memory. 🎶 🎼 🎶 bit.ly/46QkBhZ

source.washu.edu The day Aaron Copland came to town Ronald Krieger, AB ’59, shares a vivid memory of meeting composer Aaron Copland at WashU in 1958.

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WashU welcomes Melanie Lucht as the inaugural vice chancellor for enterprise risk management. A former chief risk officer at Carnegie Mellon, she will lead efforts to strengthen risk management across the university. bit.ly/4t2gAS8

source.washu.edu Lucht appointed vice chancellor for enterprise risk management Melanie Lucht has been appointed the inaugural vice chancellor for enterprise risk management at Washington University in St. Louis, effective Nov. 9, announced Nichol Luoma, executive vice chancel...

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“Olin has really leaned into bringing in talented veterans and making them feel safe and supported."

With veteran enrollment doubling in recent years, Olin Business School is proud to support a thriving community of veteran students and alumni. bit.ly/4C072v1

source.washu.edu Why veterans choose Olin Washington University in St. Louis' Olin Business School has doubled its enrollment of talented veterans in recent years. Most veteran MBA students attend WashU for free, using a combination of U.S....