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Johnson awarded Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award 2019

3.6.19

Congratulations Professor Odis Johnson, Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award 2019

Odis Johnson Awarded Grant by the Spencer Foundation

2.25.19

Congratulations Professor Odis Johnson on obtaining a grant by the Spencer Foundation for "Suburban Schools, Urban Realities?: A Conference on Suburban Diversity and Opportunity"

Brantmeier Selected 2019-20 Merle E Simmons Distinguished Alumna, Indiana University

2.5.19

Congratulations to Professor Cindy Brantmeier, 2019-20 Merle E Simmons Distinguished Alumna, Indiana University

Professor Carol Camp Yeakey in Book explores cancer prevention among low-income women of color

1.16.19

Faculty research a product of ‘Bring Your Own Idea’ interdisciplinary grant program

Discussion of “Transforming the Elite: Black Students and the Desegregation of Private Schools” by Michelle A. Purdy in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

1.16.19

In “Transforming the Elite: Black Students and the Desegregation of Private Schools,” Michelle Purdy examines the entry of black students into one of the south’s most prestigious independent schools.

Professor Michelle Purdy on St. Louis Public Radio

1.16.19

St. Louis Public Radio interviews Professor Michelle Purdy, who sees lessons for today in experiences of black students who desegregated private schools

Professor Cindy Brantmeier is Co-Chair of the Danforth IRB Advisory Board for Washington University 2018-19

10.18.18

This board plays a key role in guiding the Institutional Review Board (IRB) on review of research from the Danforth community and identifying issues to address in human subjects protections. 

What It Means to Check the “Race” Box on College Applications

10.5.18

Professor Michelle Purdy is featured in Teen Vogue agazine.

What You Need to Know about Race and College Admissions

10.5.18

Professor Michelle Purdy is featured in Teen Vogue.

5 Tips for Using Multiple-Choice Tests to Bolster Learning

10.4.18

Professor Andy Butler is featured in the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Instead of focusing on diversity on campus, we need to focus on equality

8.10.18

Professor Michelle Purdy's opinion piece was published in the “Made by History” series in The Washington Post.

College Factual has recently ranked Washington University's Department of Education the top General Education Program in the country!

6.29.18