The 49th annual Mary A. Bruemmer Recognition ceremony recognized five women who have made an impact on Saint Louis University. Starting in 1977, SLU's Women's Commission has highlighted University community members to be honored at an annual springtime luncheon. The honorees include administrators, faculty, staff and students who are recognized for their contributions, commitment, and lives of service to the University and their community.

Saint Louis University has launched the Center for Literary and Creative Arts (CLCA), housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, to lead the University's programming in literature and the creative arts.

In "Planning the American City" at Saint Louis University, Assistant Professor Bob Lewis helps students understand what it takes to build a thriving community. In the process, they develop skills while creating a community of their own.

A compound found in turmeric may help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in people with prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes. In a recent paper published in Inflammopharmacology, Saint Louis University researchers and colleagues have found that curcumin, the main bioactive compound found in turmeric, could help reduce inflammation and harmful oxidative stress in people with prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes.