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Jhumpa Lahiri to Receive the 2026 St. Louis Literary Award

Jhumpa Lahiri.

Jhumpa Lahiri. Photo by Laura Sciacovelli.

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Stephen Blake, Ph.D. (Biology) was quoted in a New York Times and National Public Radio articles about Galápagos tortoises. The syndicated article also appeared in more than 90 outlets nationwide.
The announcement of Jhumpa Lahiri as the 2026 recipient of the St. Louis Literary Award was covered by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Colson Whitehead, the 2025 St. Louis Literary Award winner, was interviewed on St. Louis Public Radio. The award was covered by St. Louis Magazine.
Mamoun Benmamoun, Ph.D. (International Business) was interviewed on KMOV-TV Ch. 4 about tariffs.
William Johnson, J.D. (Madrid) was featured in a St. Louis Post-Dispatch article about his portrait at the School of Law painted by artist Cbabi Bayc. Michael Wolff, J.D. (Law) and Twinette Johnson, J.D. (Law) also were quoted in the article.
Anders Walker, J.D. (Law) was interviewed on KMOX-AM 1120 about free speech rights for non-citizens.

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SLU School of Medicine Receives Transformational $10 Million Gift

The Saint Louis University School of Medicine has been awarded a transformational $10 million gift, marking one of the largest and most impactful contributions in the School’s history. The donation comes from a patient who wishes to remain anonymous in honor of Gerald A. Maguire, M.D. (SOM ’91). The accomplished California-based psychiatrist has also personally pledged $100,000 to support his alma mater.

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Saint Louis University Joins Oak Ridge Associated Universities Consortium

Saint Louis University has joined the Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU), a consortium of more than 160 colleges and universities that works to provide innovative solutions to advance priorities in science, education, security, and health. SLU's application to join ORAU as a sponsoring institution, led by the School of Science and Engineering, was accepted at ORAU's annual meeting in March, along with three other universities.

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NSA Designates Saint Louis University a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense

Saint Louis University has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Cyber Command. The CAE-CD designation identifies institutions committed to producing world-class cybersecurity professionals with the knowledge and skills to reduce risks to national cyberinfrastructure.

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SLU Chess Team Wins Spring 2025 Collegiate Chess League Title

The Saint Louis University A Chess Team defeated the University of Missouri in the finals to win the Spring 2025 Collegiate Chess League. This win is SLU's fourth Collegiate Chess League title in the last five seasons.

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New Mural by Acclaimed Artist Dominic Chambers Graces Searls Hall

The Kranzberg Arts Foundation (KAF), in collaboration with Saint Louis University and the St. Louis Literary Award program, is proud to announce a new mural by acclaimed artist Dominic Chambers. Set to be completed in early April 2025 on the Walls Off Washington at Saint Louis University’s Searls Hall, this mural explores the legacy of the Underground Railroad. It highlights its significance in Missouri and the St. Louis region.

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Saint Louis University Receives Grant to Improve Maternal, Infant Health in Missouri Through Diaper Access

Saint Louis University has been awarded a $538,431 grant from Missouri Foundation for Health to research ways to improve maternal and infant health in the state of Missouri with improved access to clean diapers. The three-year grant will study ways to improve access to diaper supplies for families in need across the state.

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