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Recent News About St. Louis University
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Friendship forged at SLU's Gardens to Tables camp endures two decades
In the summer of 2005, Mary Kate Keenoy and Genevieve Willman met at St. Louis University's Gardens to Tables culinary camp.
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Saint Louis University's Bruce Bacon remembered for groundbreaking work in liver disease
Bruce Bacon, M.D., a prominent figure in the field of hepatology and professor emeritus of internal medicine, passed away on July 6, 2025, at the age of 75. Dr. Bacon was widely recognized for his contributions to liver disease treatment and...
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Saint Louis University seeks volunteers for yellow fever vaccine clinical trial
Researchers at Saint Louis University's Center for Vaccine Development are set to enroll up to 70 adult volunteers in a clinical trial aimed at evaluating a new investigational vaccine for yellow fever.
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Study links depression with increased costs in managing diabetes
A study by researchers at Saint Louis University has found a significant connection between depression and uncontrolled diabetes.
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Missouri supports ban on student cell phone use during school hours
Missouri voters have shown strong support for a new law that bans cell phone use in schools, according to a poll conducted by Saint Louis University and YouGov.
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Saint Louis University's new president joins global Jesuit meeting
As Edward Feser, Ph.D., began his role as the 34th president of Saint Louis University (SLU), he participated in the 2025 Assembly of the International Association of Jesuit Universities (IAJU) as a delegate.
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SLU partnership enhances outcomes at St. Louis Catholic Academy
A collaboration between Saint Louis University's School of Education and St. Louis Catholic Academy has led to enhanced test scores and student outcomes among middle school students after the first year.
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Saint Louis University completes impactful civil rights immersion trip
Staff and faculty from Saint Louis University (SLU) recently participated in a Civil Rights immersion trip, exploring key historical sites across several states.
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Saint Louis University supports religious vocations through academic programs
Saint Louis University is offering a supportive environment for individuals considering religious vocations.
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Saint Louis University's Helen De Cruz passes away at age 46
Helen De Cruz, Ph.D., the Danforth Chair in the Humanities at Saint Louis University, passed away on June 20, 2025, at the age of 46.
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SLU extends education opportunities to refugees through new international program
Saint Louis University (SLU) has expanded its global reach by including students from refugee camps in Kenya and Malawi.
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SLU hosts tornado relief center in partnership with city and state agencies
Survivors of the May 16 tornado have been receiving support at the Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) located in Chaifetz Arena.
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Fulbright scholar Anuj Gandhi wins research award for study on Indian youth
Anuj Gandhi, a Fulbright Scholar, has been awarded the Fulbright-Nehru Student Research Award.
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Saint Louis University honors President Fred P. Pestello with street naming
A portion of Laclede Avenue in St. Louis has been given the honorary name "Pestello Way" in recognition of the contributions made by Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and Fran Pestello, Ph.D., during their 11-year tenure at Saint Louis University (SLU).
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Disaster assistance center opens in St. Louis following May tornado
The City of St. Louis, in collaboration with the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency and Saint Louis University (SLU), has launched a Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) to aid residents affected by the tornado on May 16.
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Saint Louis University educators receive top honors from St. Louis Magazine
Four educators from the Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing at Saint Louis University have been honored with the 2025 Excellence in Nursing Award by St. Louis Magazine.
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SLU honors President Pestello with emeritus status; SGA establishes new scholarship
Saint Louis University (SLU) has conferred emeritus status on President Fred Pestello, recognizing his leadership and contributions to the university.
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William S. Sly remembered for groundbreaking work on rare genetic disorder
William S. Sly, M.D., a prominent figure in the field of biochemistry and molecular biology, passed away on May 31, 2025, at the age of 92.
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Lawrence F. Barmann: A life dedicated to education and social justice
Lawrence Francis Barmann, born on June 9, 1932, to parents Francis and Weber Barmann, passed away in 2025.
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Trailblazing medical school dean Patricia L. Monteleone passes away
Patricia L. Monteleone, M.D., a prominent figure in medical education and the first female dean of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, passed away on May 4, 2025, at the age of 89.