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Mid-semester Facebook update
A Facebook newsfeed look into the updates on the Washington University campus of the past half semester.
Despite committee recommendation, search continues for sexual assault prevention coordinator
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
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
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
Chancellor Mark Wrighton recently announced six new members to Washington University’s board of trustees
1,515 freshmen join University community
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
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
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
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
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.


