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Recent News About St. Louis University
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SLU AirCRAFT Lab wins innovation award at global unmanned aerial system contest
The Saint Louis University (SLU) AirCRAFT Lab's unmanned aerial system (UAS) was recognized as the most innovative entry at the recent SUAS Competition.
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Saint Louis University study finds BMI does not raise risk of pickleball injuries
A new study from Saint Louis University has examined injury patterns among pickleball players in the United States, focusing on whether increased Body Mass Index (BMI) raises the risk of injury.
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Saint Louis University hosts Tech-Chain 2025 conference on supply chain technologies
Saint Louis University’s Center for Supply Chain Excellence will host its second Tech-Chain conference on October 17 at the university’s Busch Student Center.
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Museum of Contemporary Religious Art opens two exhibitions focused on environment and legacy
Saint Louis University’s Museum of Contemporary Religious Art (MOCRA) has announced the opening of two new exhibitions, each examining the relationship between people and the environments they inhabit.
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Saint Louis University hosts series exploring AI through Catholic social teaching
Saint Louis University’s College of Philosophy and Letters, along with its Catholic Studies program, is organizing a series of monthly panels examining artificial intelligence (AI) through the lens of Catholic social teaching.
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James H. Korn remembered for decades-long service to St. Louis University
James H. Korn, Ph.D., an emeritus professor of psychology at St. Louis University (SLU), died on July 17, 2025, at the age of 87.
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SLU's Chaifetz Center to showcase student startups at New Venture Accelerator Demo Day
The Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship at Saint Louis University (SLU) will host its New Venture Accelerator (NVA) Demo Day on August 14.
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Saint Louis University chemistry chair Alexei Demchenko named American Chemical Society Fellow
Alexei Demchenko, Ph.D., chair of the chemistry department at Saint Louis University (SLU), has been named a Fellow of the American Chemical Society (ACS) for 2025.
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Saint Louis University welcomes new students during convocation ceremony
Saint Louis University welcomed its newest students at the annual New Student Convocation and Family Welcome, held Saturday at Chaifetz Arena.
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St. Louis University doctoral student helps deliver pianos to Ugandan seminary
Fr. Thomas Sserwadda, a doctoral student at Saint Louis University (SLU), has helped connect students in Uganda with musical instruments through a recent donation project.
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Saint Louis University announces new full-time faculty for 2025 academic year
Saint Louis University has announced the addition of several new full-time faculty members for the academic year.
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Former SLU biology chair Robert I. Bolla dies at age 81
Robert I. Bolla, Ph.D., a former chair of the Department of Biology at Saint Louis University (SLU), died on July 27, 2025, at the age of 81.
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James F. Hitchcock remembered for contributions to church history at Saint Louis University
James F. Hitchcock, Ph.D., who began teaching at Saint Louis University in 1966 and continued until his retirement in 2013, has died.
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SLU hosts summit focusing on future plans for Belize2020
The recent summit held at Tegeler Hall focused on Belize2020, an initiative aimed at improving Belize through support for Jesuit ministries.
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Scientists explore RNAi therapy for potential Hepatitis B functional cure
Researchers are exploring a potential "functional cure" for Hepatitis B using RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics.
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Research calls for expanded hepatitis B treatment globally
Researchers have put forward a strong case for expanding treatment for the 256 million people chronically infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) worldwide.
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Lentine receives award for contributions to kidney transplantation research
Lentine, a prominent figure in nephrology and transplant medicine, has been honored with the Award of Merit for her significant contributions to scientific medicine.
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Saint Louis University welcomes new class at annual White Coat Ceremony
Saint Louis University’s School of Medicine welcomed 175 new medical students at its annual White Coat Ceremony, held on July 27 at St. Francis Xavier College Church.
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William L. Clay Sr.'s legacy honored by St. Louis University
The first African-American to represent Missouri in Congress, Congressman William L. Clay Sr., has passed away at the age of 94.
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Saint Louis University hosts national gathering for Jesuit student leaders
Student leaders from Jesuit colleges and universities across the country gathered at Saint Louis University (SLU) for the 2025 National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference (NJSLC), held July 22-25.