- Saint Louis University to Stage “Scenes from A Raisin in the Sun”Saint Louis University’s Theatre and Dance will present “Scenes from A Raisin in the Sun" on Friday, April 5. This production honors the 65th anniversary of the Lorraine Hansberry play’s Broadway premiere and will be the first time SLU has presented the seminal work. The one-night-only event features a cast of students, professors, and professional actors performing a curated selection of scenes from the play.
- SLU Professor Awarded Papal Honorary Doctorate DegreeEleonore Stump, Ph.D., professor of philosophy at Saint Louis University, was honored recently by the Munich School of Philosophy, where she received a papal honorary doctorate for her dedication and expertise to religious philosophy throughout her decades-long career.
- Consortium for Human Flourishing Hosting Education for Flourishing ConferenceThe Consortium for Human Flourishing at Saint Louis University, in collaboration with the Flourishing Network hosted by the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, and the Brookings Institution, will host the Fourth Annual Education for Flourishing conference on Friday, April 19.
- SLU, TGI Researcher Part of Team Using Remote Sensing to Study PermafrostSaint Louis University is one of five universities working together to study permafrost using hyperspectral remote sensing, as part of a grant funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) as part of its Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) program.
- Saint Louis University President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., Announces Plans to Step Down in 2025A transformational leader, Pestello has articulated a vision for SLU to become a global Jesuit university that is mission-focused, student and patient-centered, and research-driven — one that is working with the people of St. Louis to reimagine, transform and unify the city.
- Saint Louis University School of Medicine Students Celebrate Match DayFourth-year students from Saint Louis University’s School of Medicine gathered with family and friends on March 15 at the Ritz-Carlton in Clayton to celebrate Match Day as part of the National Resident Matching Program, annually matching students with residency programs across the United States.
- Women's Foundation Names Saint Louis University a Top Workplace for Women in 2024For the fifth straight year, Saint Louis University has been named as a top workplace for women by the Women's Foundation of Greater St. Louis. The foundation announced honorees for its seventh annual "Women in the Workplace: Employment Scorecard" on March 12.
- SLU/YouGov Poll: Missouri Voters Support Abortion Initiative, Sports Betting and Open EnrollmentThe February 2024 SLU/YouGov Poll surveyed 900 likely Missouri voters about their opinions regarding the 2024 election, critical political issues facing the state and country, Missouri education issues, and matters being considered by the Missouri legislature.
- Saint Louis University Sends Repeat Champion to National Spelling BeeFor the second time in as many years, Sonia Kulkarni was the last one standing. After competing against 27 other contestants at Saint Louis University's 2024 St. Louis Regional Spelling Bee, Kulkarni stepped up to the microphone to deliver one final word, with a trip to Washington D.C. and a spot in the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee on the line. The word? Suspiration. After asking for all of the information - definition, part of speech, language or origin and to use it in a sentence - Kulkarni delivered each letter flawlessly.
- SLU Professor Recognized By AUPHA for Excellence in Health EducationKimberly R. Enard, Ph.D.,associate professor in the College for Public Health and Social Justice (CPHSJ) at Saint Louis University, made history when she was named the 2024 John D. Thompson Prize Recipient by the Association of University Programs for Health Administration for her excellence in health education and administration, becoming the first African-American and the first SLU faculty member to receive this award.
- SLU Associate Professor of Internal Medicine Named Society of Hospital of Medicine’s ‘Unsung Hero’Farzana Hoque, M.D., associate professor of internal medicine and acting internship co-director at Saint Louis University’s School of Medicine, is the president of SHM’s St. Louis Chapter. The Unsung Hero award is given to a chapter leader who has positively influenced SHM behind the scenes with a positive attitude and a willingness to support other chapter members.
- SLU’s Tim Randolph Honored for Discovery of New Diagnostics for Sickle Cell Disease in Underdeveloped CountriesResearcher Tim Randolph, Ph.D., professor of clinical health sciences at Saint Louis University, has been named a Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors. Senior Members have demonstrated a spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on quality of life, economic development and the welfare of society.
- Majority of Missouri Voters Want to Say Goodbye to Switching Their ClocksIn February 2024, the SLU/YouGov Poll asked 900 likely Missouri voters their preferences on Daylight Saving Time. The poll found that a vast majority of Missouri voters prefer a consistent time throughout the year.
- Golf and Give Innovation Challenge Yields Great Haul for Billiken BountyThe Saint Louis University community stocked Billiken Bounty's shelves this week by playing through a mini golf course built out of shelf-stable food items. The event provided more than $2,600 in food and pantry items for the food pantry.
- SLU Faculty, Student Named St. Louis Magazine 2024 Excellence in Nursing FinalistsSaint Louis University continues to dominate the educator category. This year, a Valentine School of Nursing faculty member and a fourth-year graduate student secured educator nods among four SLU finalists chosen by a prestigious selection committee.
- SLU Professor Studies Link Between Adversity, Psychiatric and Cognitive DeclineSaint Louis University associate professor of health management and policy in the College for Public Health and Social Justice, SangNam Ahn, Ph.D., recently published a paper in Journal of Clinical Psychology that examines the relationship between childhood adversity and psychiatric decline, as well as adult adversity and psychiatric and cognitive decline.
- Saint Louis University to Host Conference on Artificial Intelligence, National SecuritySaint Louis University will host a leading-edge conference focused on educating the next generation on AI practice in national security. The event will feature top industry experts, government leaders, and researchers. The panels will include "AI" as a panelist, allowing participants to experience how users interact with the technology.
- SLU Professor Talks Civil Rights Movement, ‘Freedom of Choice,’ and Family’s Fight for Educational OpportunityTravis Threats, Ph.D., professor and chair of SLU’s Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, recounts his family’s pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement. The family’s story was chronicled in national news reports and is also the focus of the book Silver Rights by Constance Curry.
- SLU Provides KTVI-TV, Area Organizations With Local Weather Data for Detailed ForecastsSLU's Earth and Atmospheric Science department has partnered with local organizations to provide up-to-the-minute meteorological data to be used for educational purposes. That data is collected from more than 51 sensors throughout Missouri and filtered into a program that can download and present that information in a variety of models. This allows for extremely specific and hyper-local weather data, creating accurate and detailed forecasts for the St. Louis region.
- Marilyn Fox: 1934-2024Marilyn Fox, a noted St. Louis philanthropist and generous donor to Saint Louis University, died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. She was 89.
- O'Loughlin Family Champions Center Earns LEED CertificationSaint Louis University's newest building has earned LEED Silver Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the world's most widely used green building program.
- SLU Launching Financial Aid Estimator, Suspending Financial Aid Deadlines In Response to FAFSA DelaysSLU is launching an institutional aid application mirroring the FAFSA, enabling families to receive comprehensive financial aid awards by the end of February. While families will still need to file a FAFSA, the proactive financial aid awards provided by SLU will stand independently of the FAFSA filing.
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