“Renewables,” “biofuels,” “research,” “better marketing.” These are some of the words that Washington University students used to describe ways the University could achieve a higher level of sustainability on campus.

Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton ranked fourth on a list of the 10 biggest earners among leaders of the nation’s 50 most-endowed universities, compiled through a survey conducted by The Daily, a tablet-based newspaper.

The Washington University board of trustees has approved an additional one percent spending from the endowment, effective July 1. This increase, approved at the board’s meeting last week, follows an increase of the same size last year. Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton said he hopes endowment spending will continue to grow in years to come.

Yale professor Matthew Smith didn’t expect much when he posted a letter promoting students’ rights to nonviolently protest on his Facebook wall last week.

A nearly $800 million increase in Washington University’s endowment over the past fiscal year is allowing the University to allocate more funds to departments previously subject to significant budget cuts.

What pops up when you search for www.wustl.xxx on the internet? Nothing—and it will stay that way. In response to the upcoming launch of internet “.xxx” domains, the University has preemptively blocked its trademarked names from being scooped up by pornography companies. According to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the new .

More than two months have gone by since Dean James McLeod’s passing, and his position at the University has yet to be filled.
The search for a permanent dean of the College of Arts & Sciences has begun with the appointment of an eight-member search committee and the scheduling of two community forums.

Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton responded to widespread unease over the rising cost of a Washington University education by assuring students that he is committed to keeping tuition hikes reasonable while maintaining high educational quality.

Washington University officials are working to fill the position of Vice Chancellor of Public Affairs. The position was vacated at the end of September when Fred Volkmann retired after working at the University for 31 years. Volkmann sent an email to select members of the community on January 10, 2010 announcing his decision to retire on September 30, 2011.

Washington University’s endowment grew by almost $800 million in the last fiscal year, officials said recently. The endowment totals $5.35 billion as of June 30, the end of the fiscal year. Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton said the increase is due to both the return on the University’s investments and donor gifts.