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Despite committee recommendation, search continues for sexual assault prevention coordinator

Friday, October 30, 2009 || Sam Guzik

After more than two decades of discussion, efforts to create an office to lead Washington University’s sexual assault prevention efforts are picking up pace, but there remains no consensus on how soon the position will be filled.

Chancellor Wrighton responds to racism allegations in letter to Chicago Mayor

Monday, October 26, 2009 || Student Life Newspaper

Chancellor Mark Wrighton responds to the allegations of racism against six Washington University students in a letter to Chicago Mayor Richard Daley.

University endowment down 30 percent, further difficulties expected

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 || Sam Guzik

Washington University’s financial situation has not improved since April, according to an e-mail sent by Chancellor Mark Wrighton Wednesday afternoon.

University appoints six members to board of trustees over summer

Monday, August 31, 2009 || Eliza Adelson

Chancellor Mark Wrighton recently announced six new members to Washington University’s board of trustees

1,515 freshmen join University community

Sunday, August 23, 2009 || Sam Guzik, Johann Qua Hiansen and Matt Mitgang

On Thursday, August 20 the 1,515 members of the class of 2013 officially joined the Washington University community.

Timothy Kuklo resigns from medical school after federal probe into study

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 || Puneet Kollipara

Timothy Kuklo, a researcher and professor at the Washington University School of Medicine, has voluntarily resigned after allegedly falsifying a study, a school spokesman confirmed Wednesday evening.

Financial troubles: University prepares for another hard year

Sunday, July 12, 2009 || Lauren Olens

In the midst of the worldwide economic crisis, Washington University is dealing with a difficult financial situation of its own. As of the end of May, the University’s endowment is down by 20 to 25 percent.

Suggestions for operating cost reductions should emphasize internal well-being

Monday, April 27, 2009 || Staff Editorial

Last Thursday, April 23, Chancellor Mark Wrighton gave an address on the “State of the University” for students and faculty. We commend the chancellor for his efforts to engage the community; especially in tough economic times, it is reductions at the margins that will make a difference and save money.

Wrighton, admins discuss WU finances before Edison crowd

Friday, April 24, 2009 || Sophie Adelman

More than 100 Washington University students, faculty and staff gathered in Edison Theatre yesterday morning to hear Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton’s “State of the University Address” on the fiscal circumstance of the University.

Wrighton to speak at local commencement, get honorary degree

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 || Eliza Adelson

Harris-Stowe State University announced that Washington University Chancellor Mark Wrighton will give its commencement speech this year and receive an honorary degree from its institution.

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