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Saint Louis University Crowns Repeat Champion at Scripps Regional Spelling Bee
Sonia Kulkarni emerged victorious for the second consecutive year at the 2024 St. Louis Regional Spelling Bee held at Saint Louis University. Kulkarni's impressive win secured her a spot in the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. Speaking about her win, Kulkarni expressed her joy, stating, "It felt great to win again because it shows my hard work really paid off and that last year wasn’t just a fluke."The competition was intense, with Kulkarni and other top spellers showcasing their skills. Ryan Wilson, Senior Director of Community and Student Engagement...
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SLU Professor Recognized By AUPHA for Excellence in Health Education
Dr. Enard expressed her gratitude for being awarded the 2024 Thompson Prize from the AUPHA, stating, “I am honored and humbled to receive the 2024 Thompson Prize from the AUPHA. When you consider the legacy of the past winners, their institutions, and the indelible body of scholarship they have amassed over decades of work – to be recognized as their peer is an incredible feeling.”The John D. Thompson Prize recognizes faculty based on their overall contributions to the field of health administration education. Enard's nomination for the award was supported by Michael...
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SLU Associate Professor of Internal Medicine Named Society of Hospital Medicine’s ‘Unsung Hero’
St. Louis - Farzana Hoque, M.D., associate professor of internal medicine at Saint Louis University’s School of Medicine, has been selected as the recipient of the Society of Hospital of Medicine’s Unsung Hero award. The recognition, which is only awarded to one individual annually, highlights Hoque's exceptional contributions to the medical community.Under Hoque’s leadership, she has been instrumental in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within her chapter. Gwendolyn Williams, M.D., president of SHM’s Hampton Roads Chapter, commended Hoque by stating, “The...
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SLU’s Tim Randolph Honored for Discovery of New Diagnostics for Sickle Cell Disease in Underdeveloped Countries
ST. LOUIS — Researcher Tim Randolph, Ph.D., professor of clinical health sciences at Saint Louis University, has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) for developing more accessible diagnostics for sickle cell disease. Fellows of the NAI are academic inventors who have made a significant difference in the quality of life in society."Dr. Randolph's discovery of low-cost diagnostic methods for detection of sickle cell disease has made a tremendous impact on increasing access to testing in areas of the developing world with the greatest need," said...
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SLU Faculty, Student Named St. Louis Magazine 2024 Excellence in Nursing Finalists
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Magazine recently announced the 2024 Excellence in Nursing Awards finalists. Saint Louis University continues to dominate the educator category with four finalists chosen by a prestigious selection committee.Interim Dean Kristine L'Ecuyer, Ph.D., expressed her gratitude for the recognition, stating, "I am grateful for an opportunity to support and cheer for the Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing faculty and students." L'Ecuyer also highlighted the pride felt by the institution for the students and faculty being acknowledged for their...
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Golf and Give Innovation Challenge Yields Great Haul for Billiken Bounty
Source reported that the Golf and Give innovation challenge at Saint Louis University's School of Science and Engineering was a success. A total of thirteen teams participated in the challenge, where they were tasked with creating a mini golf hole representing their student organization using donation items.The highlight of the event was the impressive designs created by the participating teams. The winning team, Women in Aviation, impressed the golfers with their creative Southwest 737 plane hole, adorned in blue and gold, complete with miniature seats for golfers to...
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SLU Professor Studies Link Between Adversity, Psychiatric and Cognitive Decline
A recent study led by SangNam Ahn, a professor at Saint Louis University, has shed light on the correlation between adversity and long-term health outcomes, particularly in the realms of physical, psychiatric, and cognitive health. Ahn emphasized the significance of delving into the lasting effects of adversity, both in childhood and adulthood, on overall well-being.In the study, Ahn and his team of researchers analyzed data from over 3500 individuals spanning 24 years, focusing on a wide range of potential traumatic events experienced throughout their lives. The findings...
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O’Loughlin Family Champions Center Earns LEED Certification
The O’Loughlin Family Champions Center at Saint Louis University has achieved LEED Silver Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), making it a recognized green building. According to Dustin Montgomery, Assistant Director of Construction Services, "It’s important we design/construct with sustainability in mind." He emphasized the significance of LEED within higher education for keeping students healthy and educating them on the importance of Environmental Stewardship.The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) program, established by the...
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SLU Provides KTVI-TV, Area Organizations With Local Weather Data for Detailed Forecasts
Saint Louis University (SLU) has been playing a crucial role in providing local weather data to various organizations for more detailed forecasts. Bob Pasken, Ph.D., associate professor of meteorology at SLU, emphasized the importance of having accurate and local weather information, stating, “I want information that's local to the Saint Louis metro area. To get this, we have weather stations that we’ve built in areas across the state, where thunderstorms may happen, where heavy rain and high winds may happen. And then we collect that data, input it into SLU’s weather...