Latest news from Saint Louis University on News en-us Copyright 2025 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/kranzberg-arts-foundation-announces-new-mural-by-acclaimed-artist-dominic-chambers-exploring-the-underground-railroad-in-st-louis/?sc=rsin /articles/kranzberg-arts-foundation-announces-new-mural-by-acclaimed-artist-dominic-chambers-exploring-the-underground-railroad-in-st-louis/?sc=rsin Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:20:52 EST 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. Saint Louis University /articles/saint-louis-university-receives-grant-to-improve-maternal-infant-health-in-missouri-through-diaper-access/?sc=rsin /articles/saint-louis-university-receives-grant-to-improve-maternal-infant-health-in-missouri-through-diaper-access/?sc=rsin Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:00:00 EST 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. Saint Louis University /articles/sluyougov-poll-voters-support-local-control-of-police-departments-prohibiting-cell-phone-and-social-media-access-in-schools/?sc=rsin /articles/sluyougov-poll-voters-support-local-control-of-police-departments-prohibiting-cell-phone-and-social-media-access-in-schools/?sc=rsin Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:00:52 EST The February 2025 SLU/YouGov Poll surveyed 900 likely Missouri voters about their opinions regarding public safety, technology in schools, state income taxes, Missouri education issues, and matters considered by the Missouri state government. Saint Louis University /articles/fontbonne-university-s-center-for-bosnian-studies-moving-to-saint-louis-university/?sc=rsin /articles/fontbonne-university-s-center-for-bosnian-studies-moving-to-saint-louis-university/?sc=rsin Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:35:46 EST Saint Louis University will become the permanent home of Fontbonne University's renowned Center for Bosnian Studies. Saint Louis University /articles/missouri-state-board-of-nursing-grant-full-scholarships-help-slu-build-the-nurse-educator-pipeline/?sc=rsin /articles/missouri-state-board-of-nursing-grant-full-scholarships-help-slu-build-the-nurse-educator-pipeline/?sc=rsin Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:20:37 EST Saint Louis University is one of several Missouri colleges and universities awarded grant funding to continue enhancing nursing education programs statewide. Saint Louis University /articles/saint-louis-university-achieves-prestigious-r1-status-joining-elite-group-of-u-s-research-universities/?sc=rsin /articles/saint-louis-university-achieves-prestigious-r1-status-joining-elite-group-of-u-s-research-universities/?sc=rsin Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:20:28 EST Saint Louis University has earned the highly revered "R1" designation in the 2025 Research Activity Designations published today by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Saint Louis University /articles/watch-what-you-eat-nfl-game-advertisements-promote-foods-high-in-fat-sodium/?sc=rsin /articles/watch-what-you-eat-nfl-game-advertisements-promote-foods-high-in-fat-sodium/?sc=rsin Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:20:43 EST Research from Saint Louis University and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine finds that some of the most-watched ads promote the worst food options for adults with chronic health conditions. Saint Louis University /articles/slu-professor-and-author-jonathan-sawday-wins-mla-s-prestigious-james-russell-lowell-prize/?sc=rsin /articles/slu-professor-and-author-jonathan-sawday-wins-mla-s-prestigious-james-russell-lowell-prize/?sc=rsin Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:30:57 EST Saint Louis University's Jonathan Sawday, Ph.D., has received the James Russell Lowell Prize for the most outstanding book published in 2023, for his text Blanks, Print, Space, and Void in English Renaissance Literature: An Archaeology of Absence, published by Oxford University Press. Saint Louis University /articles/dr-edward-j-feser-named-34th-president-of-saint-louis-university/?sc=rsin /articles/dr-edward-j-feser-named-34th-president-of-saint-louis-university/?sc=rsin Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:20:41 EST Saint Louis University has announced the appointment of Edward J. Feser, Ph.D., as its 34th president. Saint Louis University /articles/slu-primary-care-sports-physician-explains-the-concussion-gender-gap/?sc=rsin /articles/slu-primary-care-sports-physician-explains-the-concussion-gender-gap/?sc=rsin Fri, 13 Dec 2024 18:25:19 EST Jamil Neme, M.D., associate professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at SLU's School of Medicine and director of the Concussion Clinic at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, said structural brain differences might explain why women and girls are more prone to concussions and experience longer recovery from injuries than men and boys. Saint Louis University /articles/university-student-s-start-up-expands-connecting-small-coffee-farmers-to-the-world/?sc=rsin /articles/university-student-s-start-up-expands-connecting-small-coffee-farmers-to-the-world/?sc=rsin Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:55:16 EST After less than two years in operation, a business founded by a Saint Louis University student has gone from dorm room to the world. Moii Coffee, founded in early 2023 by Firaol Ahmed, a senior in the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business, began with Ahmed selling coffee out of his residence hall at SLU. Today, with the addition of partner and SLU alum Andy Irakoze, the business is a supply chain and logistics firm connecting coffee farmers in Africa with roasters in North America. Saint Louis University /articles/slu-study-immune-dysfunction-increases-cancer-risk-in-obese-populations/?sc=rsin /articles/slu-study-immune-dysfunction-increases-cancer-risk-in-obese-populations/?sc=rsin Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:15:10 EST Ryan Teague, Ph.D., professor of molecular microbiology and immunology at Saint Louis University's School of Medicine, and his team are now trying to uncover the exact mechanism underlying the metabolic dysfunctions associated with obesity that directly impact T-cell function. Saint Louis University /articles/slu-study-explores-the-pandemic-s-impact-on-breastfeeding-practices-in-historically-marginalized-communities/?sc=rsin /articles/slu-study-explores-the-pandemic-s-impact-on-breastfeeding-practices-in-historically-marginalized-communities/?sc=rsin Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:05:50 EST The study, recently published in the Maternal and Child Health Journal, found that 34% of mothers said stay-at-home orders facilitated easier breastfeeding at home, stronger mother-child bonding, and extended breastfeeding duration for many women. However, the pandemic also presented significant barriers, including limited access to lactation support and heightened maternal stress. Saint Louis University /articles/slu-study-integrative-palliative-care-critical-to-improve-mental-health-among-pancreatic-cancer-patients/?sc=rsin /articles/slu-study-integrative-palliative-care-critical-to-improve-mental-health-among-pancreatic-cancer-patients/?sc=rsin Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:40:30 EST For patients facing a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, a compassionate approach to care can be transformative. Yet, a new study published in Healthcare reveals that palliative care, a service focused on enhancing the quality of life for those with serious illnesses, remains significantly underutilized among pancreatic cancer patients in the United States. Saint Louis University /articles/slu-study-black-patients-with-heart-failure-less-likely-to-receive-palliative-care/?sc=rsin /articles/slu-study-black-patients-with-heart-failure-less-likely-to-receive-palliative-care/?sc=rsin Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:30:44 EST A study by researchers at Saint Louis University shows that only one in eight patients with heart failure in the United States receive palliative care consultations within five years of diagnosis. The study also highlighted significant racial and geographic disparities. Black people were 15% less likely to receive palliative care compared to their white counterparts. Saint Louis University /articles/saint-louis-university-research-high-screen-time-before-2-years-of-age-increases-risk-of-autism-by-age-12/?sc=rsin /articles/saint-louis-university-research-high-screen-time-before-2-years-of-age-increases-risk-of-autism-by-age-12/?sc=rsin Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:00:00 EST Saint Louis University /articles/at-the-dentist-s-office-practitioners-are-more-prepared-to-care-for-all-patients/?sc=rsin /articles/at-the-dentist-s-office-practitioners-are-more-prepared-to-care-for-all-patients/?sc=rsin Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:05:37 EST The Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program at Saint Louis University's Center for Advanced Dental Education leads in educating future pediatric dentists to treat patients with disabilities and complex medical needs. Saint Louis University /articles/saint-louis-university-to-hold-conference-exploring-applications-of-ai-in-supply-chain-management/?sc=rsin /articles/saint-louis-university-to-hold-conference-exploring-applications-of-ai-in-supply-chain-management/?sc=rsin Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:05:44 EST Saint Louis University's Center for Supply Chain Excellence will host its first Tech-Chain conference on Friday, Oct. 18, at SLU's Busch Student Center. The conference will bring together experts from academia and industry to share insights on the practical applications of AI, machine learning, GenAI and digital twins in the supply chain industry. The day-long event will feature expert presentations and a hands-on workshop. Saint Louis University /articles/slu-pregnancy-loss-researcher-denise-c-t-arsenault-receives-fulbright-specialist-program-award/?sc=rsin /articles/slu-pregnancy-loss-researcher-denise-c-t-arsenault-receives-fulbright-specialist-program-award/?sc=rsin Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:05:48 EST Denise Cote-Arsenault, Ph.D., an internationally recognized expert in pregnancy loss at Saint Louis University's Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing, will work with a group of Ph.D. midwives on their research on parent experiences with pregnancy and birth with life-limiting fetal diagnosis. Saint Louis University /articles/slu-s-alec-pollard-receives-international-ocd-foundation-outstanding-career-achievement-award/?sc=rsin /articles/slu-s-alec-pollard-receives-international-ocd-foundation-outstanding-career-achievement-award/?sc=rsin Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:05:29 EST lec Pollard, Ph.D., professor emeritus of family and community medicine, recently received the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)'s 2024 Outstanding Career Achievement Award. The IOCDF Awards recognize exceptional individuals and professionals for their dedicated efforts in advancing awareness, advocacy, and understanding of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Saint Louis University