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St. Louis on the AirEvidence — not politics — is key to tackling gun violence, says WashU deanFirearms are deeply politicized in the United States, hampering regulation and safer gun laws. In St. Louis, 44% of residents say firearm violence is their top public health concern. A new report in JAMA Health Forum outlines a five-step, evidence-based roadmap to safer firearm regulation Dr. Sandro Galea, dean of Washington University’s School of Public Health and editor-in-chief of JAMA Health Forum, discusses why the plan — and public health — are key to addressing gun violence.
2025-11-1820 min
Heterodox Out LoudRebuilding Trust in Higher Ed with Chancellor Andrew Martin | Ep 39Can colleges be engines of rigorous civil debate, or are self-censorship and fear stifling the next generation of thinkers? Today, we welcome Chancellor Andrew Martin of Washington University in St. Louis, a leading scholar and administrator recognized for reshaping institutional culture at the highest levels of academia. Chancellor Martin discusses his strategic initiatives to foster a climate of rigorous, principled debate and constructive disagreement at WashU, ranging from the creation of the "Dialogue Across Difference" program to groundbreaking admissions policies that increase socioeconomic and ideological diversity. He unpacks the recently released Vanderbilt–WashU Statement of Pri...
2025-10-0746 minHeterodox Out LoudRebuilding Trust in Higher Ed with Chancellor Andrew Martin | Ep 39Can colleges be engines of rigorous civil debate, or are self-censorship and fear stifling the next generation of thinkers? Today, we welcome Chancellor Andrew Martin of Washington University in St. Louis, a leading scholar and administrator recognized for reshaping institutional culture at the highest levels of academia. Chancellor Martin discusses his strategic initiatives to foster a climate of rigorous, principled debate and constructive disagreement at WashU, ranging from the creation of the "Dialogue Across Difference" program to groundbreaking admissions policies that increase socioeconomic and ideological diversity. He unpacks the recently released Vanderbilt–WashU Statement of Pri...
2025-10-0746 min
Navigating GradlawMeet Dean LindquistJoin us for a conversation with Stefanie Lindquist, Nickerson Dean at WashU Law, and host Anna Donovan. Hear more about Dean Lindquist’s first year at WashU Law, her vision for legal tech and supporting creative legal minds at the school, and about life at WashU and in St. Louis.
2025-10-0219 min
Out with BurnoutSpecial Episode 1 - MenopauseSeptember is Women in Medicine Month, a time when the medical community and others celebrate and honor the contributions of women in the field of medicine. In honor of Women in Medicine Month, Out with Burnout is taking a break between seasons 2 and 3 to provide a special episode diving into the topic of Menopause. The Out with Burnout hosts, Drs. Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric and Phil Abraham discuss symptoms and treatments of menopause with Dr. Denise Willers. Dr. Willers is a Professor and Division Chief of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology at WashU Medicine and the Me...
2025-09-261h 07
Total Information AMWash U's new Business of Health InitiativeEarlier this year the Olin Business School at Washington University announced a major initiative focused on the Business of Health.
Now the school has been given a landmark $10 million dual-purpose gift from longtime university benefactors Jerry and Judy Kent to create an endowed deanship and to propel that Business of Health initiative.
On the line, Mike Mazzeo, Dean and the Knight Family Professor at WashU's Olin Business School.
2025-08-2104 min
Banda Global ForumInside WashU’s New Public Health School: Dean Sandro Galea on the Future of Health EducationIn this inspiring episode, Dr. Banda Khalifa sits down with Professor Sandro Galea, one of the most influential voices in global public health, to explore the future of health education, equity in admissions, and the next frontier of innovation at Washington University’s new School of Public Health. About Our Guest:Professor Galea is the Margaret C. Ryan Dean of the School of Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis, and holds the prestigious Eugene S. and Constance Kahn Distinguished Professorship. A global leader and academic visionary, he’s reshaping how we think about...
2025-08-0616 min
Complicating The NarrativeRethinking Public Health with Dean Sandro GaleaAs public health faces mounting challenges, what does meaningful progress actually look like? This inaugural episode features Sandro Galea, Margaret C. Ryan Dean and Eugene S. and Constance Kahn Distinguished Professor at Washington University's newly established School of Public Health.
Salma and Dean Galea dive deep into his concept of "consequential epidemiology"—the idea that research should drive real-world change, not just academic publications. They explore the "Healthiest Goldfish" analogy and what it reveals about how we think about population health interventions. The conversation also tackles why this moment feels particularly significant for launching a new school of...
2025-07-2151 min
Gateway to InformaticsBuilding the Future of Public Health: A Conversation with Dr. Sandro GaleaIn the latest episode of Gateway to Informatics, Dr. Philip Payne, WashU Medicine's Chief Data Scientist, hosts Dr. Sandro Galea, the inaugural Margaret C Ryan Dean of the newly established Washington University School of Public Health. Dr. Galea, a renowned population health scientist and physician, shares his extraordinary journey from Malta to Canada and ultimately to St. Louis, detailing his pioneering work in public health. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Galea provides profound insights into his ambitious vision for the new public health school, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary approaches and the role of social causation in addressing the most...
2025-06-2039 min
This is CancerSkin in the Game: Outsmarting Melanoma with ImmunotherapyAfter Dean first had a melanoma removed from his leg, he thought his cancer story was over. But when it returned and spread, everything changed. With the help of his WashU Medicine medical oncologist Alice Zhou, MD, PhD, and groundbreaking immunotherapy, Dean fought through life-threatening side effects — and won. Now healthy and in remission, Dean shares his journey of resilience, the lessons he learned about sun care, and why awareness matters more than ever this Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
“This is Cancer” is brought to you by Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Wash...
2025-05-2840 min
Admissions Straight TalkGet Accepted to the Washington University School of Medicine [Episode 595]In this episode, Dr. Valerie Ratts, the Associate Dean for Admissions at The Washington University School of Medicine, offers an overview of the unique program. She describes the "Gateway Curriculum" which provides early clinical exposure and flexibility for students to explore different areas of medicine, including research, innovation, advocacy, and education. Dr. Ratts overviews Wash U’s holistic approach to admissions and the multi-step interview process. Listeners will also learn about the school’s robust student success program, with faculty coaches to provide personalized guidance and support throughout medical school. Relevant Links:WashU Medical Schoo...
2024-10-0156 min
Eccles Business BuzzS7E1: Honoring the Past, Present, and Future of The David Eccles School of Business w/ Dean Kurt DirksWelcome back to our 7th season of the Eccles Business Buzz! And what better way to kick it off than with our new Dean Kurt Dirks.Dean Dirks started his role just a few months ago, on July 1st, 2024. Prior to joining us here at the Eccles School, Dean Dirks was the Bank of America Professor of Leadership at the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. In addition to serving as a faculty member, Dean Dirks served in multiple senior leadership roles at WashU, including as Acting Provost, Senior Advisor to t...
2024-09-1931 min
GPP Podcast: Career Coaching for Budding Advocates, Politicos, Policy Wonks & Social EntrepreneursThe Scoop on FellowshipsDean Megan Peabody joins Susan to share her thoughts on fellowships. She has great advice on when and how to think about fellowships, where to find them and a few you may never have heard of!Learn more about WashU's application process and many (but not all!) fellowships available here: https://fellowshipsoffice.wustl.edu/
2024-09-0322 min
Admissions Straight TalkHow to Get into Washington University in St. Louis School of Law [Episode 579]Show SummaryKatherine Scannell, Vice Dean for Institutional Success at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, discusses the distinctive elements of WashU’s JD program. She highlights the individualized focus on students’ career goals and the broad areas of expertise that students can specialize in. Dean Scannell emphasizes the importance of early career services and guidance for students before they start law school. She also talks about WashU’s response to the growth of AI in the legal world. Listeners will learn about the interview process at WashU and hear Dean Scanell’s advice...
2024-06-0444 min
The Legal Level - LSAT, law school admissions, 1L, bar exam & more!Insider Admissions Tips from WashU’s Claire O’Brien & Katherine ScannellThinking of applying to WashU (#16 USNWR, #6 ATL)? Then this is a must-listen.
But even if you’ll be applying elsewhere, Branden & Jelena’s interview with WashU’s Director of Admissions and Vice Dean for Institutional Success will put you on the right path to acceptances galore.
Listen and learn . . .
Why WashU lets you redact your GPA or LSAT score when applying
What admissions officers really want to see in your personal statement
How to choose a law school that will get you a career, not just a JD
What law school admissions officers are doing...
2022-12-3052 min
Admissions Straight TalkHow To Get Accepted To Washington University School Of Medicine in St. LouisWhat's new at Washington University School of Medicine? [Show Summary]Dr. Valerie Ratts, Associate Dean for Admissions at Washington University School of Medicine, shares what's new in the program, including the Gateway Curriculum and the virtual interview experience. Interview with Dr. Valerie Ratts, Associate Dean for Admissions at Washington University School of Medicine [Show Notes]Welcome to the 485th episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Thanks for joining me today. Are you ready to apply to your dream medical schools? Are you competitive at your target programs? Accepted's Med School Admissions Quiz can give you a quick reality check. Just go t...
2022-08-3046 min
The Geek In ReviewAliza Shatzman - Turning a Horrible Judicial Clerkship Experience into the Legal Accountability ProjectThis week, we talk about the experiences that law students and recent law grads have during their internships, summer associate positions, and their judicial clerkships. While most of us work very hard to make sure that these (traditionally young) associates and clerks enjoy and learn from their experiences, today's guests understands firsthand that not all of these experiences are positive. Aliza Shatzman, the co-founder of the Legal Accountability Project, talks with us about her judicial clerkship, which essentially derailed her legal career before it even gets started.
While Shatzman’s dream of becoming a Homicide Prosecutor was ta...
2022-08-0431 min
On PrincipleThe Handshake Deal: The Garcia BrothersBerto and Ivan Garcia are the co-founders of what has become a St. Louis real estate powerhouse. Garcia Properties is a vertically integrated firm with divisions in construction, property management, buying and selling property, financing and insurance. But just two years into its existence, the company nearly died.How much risk is acceptable when you’re trying to start something new? And while we love to hear about the risks that paid off, what do we know about the risks that didn’t? These are the questions we confront in this episode.In the early days...
2022-03-2230 minOn PrincipleOn Principle Season 2 trailerHow do you recover from a multimillion-dollar mistake while your company is expanding and your technology is ailing? How do you capitalize on unusual sources of inspiration? When is a handshake deal ever good enough? How do you plan strategy during a crisis? These are some of the questions we explore, thanks to the business leaders who share their stories in season two of On Principle. We’ll have eight more episodes that put you inside the C-suite or out on the street as our guests confront these challenges. And, as usual, WashU Olin academics lend their expertise, add con...
2022-01-1105 min
Beyond Boundaries Podcast42: Angela Hobson & Scott Krummenacher (Environmental Racism & the Health of Everyone course)On this new Beyond Boundaries Podcast episode, Rob interviews the two dynamic Washington University in St. Louis faculty behind the NEW Beyond Boundaries course offered this Spring called Environmental Racism & the Health of Everyone in Dr. Angela Hobson, Assistant Dean for Public Health at the Brown School and Professor Scott Krummenacher in Environmental Studies in the College of Arts & Sciences. They discuss this new course that focuses on environmental inequalities in St. Louis that threaten the health and well-being of low-income communities and communities of color who are increasingly on the frontlines in the fight against climate change, air...
2021-10-1539 min
Beyond Boundaries Podcast40: Dean Georgia Binnington (Sam Fox School)On this episode, Rob sits down with Associate Dean of Students for the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts Dean Georgia Binnington. Georgia advises all students in the Beyond Boundaries Program that show interests in art and/or architecture. We talk about Georgia's upbringing in St. Louis, her time as a art history student at WashU and later as an advisor to what now represent hundreds of WashU alums and current students. Don't miss this wide-ranging and interesting talk with Georgia!
2021-06-1435 minOn PrincipleOn Principle TrailerHow do you put a price tag on a hall-of-fame ballplayer? How do you decide to throw away one career dream for another one? How do you survive an existential crisis in your business? The debut season of On Principle puts you behind the scenes for these decisions and more. We interview leaders of startups and C-suite executives of major corporations. We talk to the president of baseball operations for the St. Louis Cardinals and an award-winning chef. Then, for each episode, we talk to academics and scholars who can put the decision-making lessons into context and help drive...
2021-06-0204 min
Beyond Boundaries Podcast39: Dean Melanie Osborn (McKelvey School of Engineering)On this episode, we visit with Senior Assistant Dean in the McKelvey School of Engineering Melanie Osborn who talks about advising students in Engineering and also advises Beyond Boundaries Program students with an interest in that area. We talk about her upbringing as the daughter of educators in a small Missouri town, her many advisory roles at WashU over a period of 23 years including in the College of Arts & Sciences, her desire to know as much as she can about her advisees including pet names, and the wisdom she has been able to impart to so many over a...
2021-05-1746 min
Beyond Boundaries Podcast38: Dean Paige LaRose (Olin Business School)With this episode, we begin a series of podcast interviews with 4 undergraduate deans who advise all Beyond Boundaries Program students across 5 divisions at WashU: Arts & Sciences, McKelvey School of Engineering, Olin Business School, and Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. This pod episode features Assistant Dean and Director of Undergraduate Programs for Olin Business School Paige LaRose. We talk about everything from advice to students interested in the Olin Business School to Paige's own undergraduate, graduate, and law school journey. We also chat about her three kids and salute her on this Mother's Day. Give a listen!
2021-05-1034 min
Beyond Boundaries Podcast32: Deanna BenjaminOn this episode of the pod, Rob sits down with Assistant Dean in the College of Arts & Sciences and Senior Lecturer in the College Writing Program & University College, Dr. Deanna Benjamin. We talk about Dr. Benjamin's roles in advising current students and highlighting the work of young writers all over the WashU campus in her role as Co-Chair of the McLeod First-Year Writing Prize, an annual prize that recognizes student writing that addresses race, gender, and/or identity. We talk about her love of her students and delve into discussing her past life as a thespian working on stage li...
2020-11-1437 minSomething ExtraVision + Values w/ Mark TaylorIn this episode of Something Extra, Dean of Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, Mark Taylor, shares his love for literature, speaks on the current major shifts to online education, and leadership that is met with vision plus values. Guest Links:Dean Taylor of WashUCredits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support
2020-10-0830 min
Beyond Boundaries Podcast26: Trevor SangreyOn this episode, Rob sits down with Assistant Dean in Arts & Sciences and Senior Lecturer in Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Trevor Sangrey. They discuss how she gets to do "all the things" at WashU from heading up First Year Programs for the College of Arts & Sciences, life on campus with her partner Anika Walke and adorable son Delaney, substitute clutch replacement gardening during COVID for the Burning Kumquat student group as featured in this article, her upbringing on college campuses all over the country, and...hats!
2020-09-0240 min
Beyond Boundaries Podcast23: Julia MaciasIn this episode, Rob chats with Dr. Julia Macias who serves as both an Assistant Dean in the Office of Scholar Programs and as Director of the Annika Rodriguez Scholars Program. Rob and Julia talk about her background growing up in University City as the child of a WashU chemistry professor, her interest in Anthropology and undergraduate study at Stanford, and her return to St Louis in 2003 to join the WashU Campus Life team and later become an Assistant Dean in the College of Arts & Sciences. We chat at length about the Scholars Programs and the type of students...
2020-07-2128 min
Beyond Boundaries Podcast22: Jennifer HarpringOn this episode, Rob interviews Professor Jennifer 'Jenni' Harpring and welcomes her at the new Assistant Director of the Beyond Boundaries Program at WashU! Fresh off of her teaching of the Beyond Boundaries class Empathy First last semester with Professor Liz Kramer, Jenni will be joining Beyond Boundaries as a co-teacher of the Beyond Boundaries Seminar this Fall in addition to serving in other capacities as the program grows in size moving forward. Rob and Jenni talk about growing up in St. Louis, her undergraduate experience, her involvement in community partnerships in both California and the St. Louis area...
2020-07-1451 min
United Soccer Coaches PodcastState of College Soccer at D2, D3, NAIA & JUCO, Pres. by TeamSnap 6-4-20On this episode of the United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by TeamSnap, host Dean Linke chats with four college coaches of different levels to get an update on the state of the game in their respective divisions. What they know, what they're hearing and how they're preparing their teams for the fall during the COVID-19 pandemic. Samantha Bohon, head women's coach at DII Embry-Riddle; Joe Clarke, head men's coach at DIII WashU; Steve Clements, head men's coach at Tyler Junior College; and Mat Dunn, head women's coach at NAIA Keiser University all join this week's show.
2020-06-0446 min
Beyond Boundaries Podcast14: Steve MalterIn this episode, Rob sits down with Dean Steve Malter who is the Senior Associate Dean of Experiential Learning & Strategic Initiatives at the Olin Business School at Washington University in St Louis and Co-Founder of the Israel Summer Business Academy. Dean Malter discusses his role and history at WashU and briefly discuss the Israel Academy. We also discuss the brand-new Beyond Boundaries course he will be teaching this Fall with Professor Andrew Reeves from Political Science called the Business of Elections. We are also joined by Steve's dog 'Finn' and the origins of Finn's name. Give a listen!
2020-05-0429 min
Beyond Boundaries Podcast12: Jill Stratton, the 'Dean of Joy'In this episode, Rob interviews Dean Jill Stratton affectionately known by generations of students as the 'Dean of Joy'. Dean Stratton is the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Residential Learning at Washington University in St Louis and has been a trusted advisor and special counsel to the Beyond Boundaries Program. Dean Stratton has enjoyed 27 years at WashU and will soon be departing for a new position as an Assistant Provost for Experiential Learning at Vanderbilt University. We reminisce about Jill's early years at WashU, her teaching in the areas of leadership and psychology, and her advice to college students moving...
2020-04-2847 min
The Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast(Part 2) Competency Based Curriculum in DPT Education (Featuring Drs. Gammon Earhart & Steven Ambler)In this two part interview, Dr. Gammon Earhart, PT, PhD, Director of the Program in Physical Therapy at Washington University in St Louis and Dr. Steven Ambler, PT, DPT, PhD, MPH, Associate Director of Professional Curriculum in Physical Therapy at Washington University in St Louis come onto the HET Podcast to discuss the competency-based curriculum, educational leadership, WashU's transition from a traditional model of learning to a competency-based model of learning, and more. Resources Mentioned: The Debt Burden of Entry-Level Physical Therapists Competency-Based Education in Physical Therapy Education: An Update on Opportunities Being Considered Through the Education Leadership Partnership Washington Un...
2020-03-0230 minThe Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast(Part 1) Competency Based Curriculum in DPT Education (Featuring Drs. Gammon Earhart & Steven Ambler)In this two part interview, Dr. Gammon Earhart, PT, PhD, Director of the Program in Physical Therapy at Washington University in St Louis and Dr. Steven Ambler, PT, DPT, PhD, MPH, Associate Director of Professional Curriculum in Physical Therapy at Washington University in St Louis come onto the HET Podcast to discuss the competency-based curriculum, educational leadership, WashU's transition from a traditional model of learning to a competency-based model of learning, and more. Resources Mentioned: The Debt Burden of Entry-Level Physical Therapists Competency-Based Education in Physical Therapy Education: An Update on Opportunities Being Considered Through the Education Leadership Partnership Washington Un...
2020-02-2945 min
United Soccer Coaches PodcastCollege Soccer Podcast #15 with Gary Hamill, Carlos Somoano, Keidane McAlpine and moreThe NSCAA College Soccer Podcast promised to talk to every NJCAA, NAIA, Division III, Division II and Division I women's and men's national champion coaches. Seven more teams won national championships over the weekend and Episode #15 features all seven coaches.
Following is a list of Dean Linke's guests as they appear on the show:
1) Stuart Gore, head coach of the NAIA women's champion University of Northwestern Ohio (the Racers finished second in 2014 and 2015)
2) Aaron Champenoy, head coach of the NAIA men's champion Hastings College (this is Aaron's first season at Hastings)
3) Jim Conlon, head coach of the NCAA Division III...
2016-12-081h 24
Hold That ThoughtGraduate Students Ask: Why Does Innovation Take So Long?Ever wonder why innovations in areas like health care and energy always seem just over the horizon, instead of already here? You're not alone. At Washington University in St. Louis, graduate students wrestling with this question created the "Where's My Jetpack?" speaker series to shed light on barriers to innovation. Rebecca Lowdon, cofounder of the graduate student group ProSPER, and Kimberly Curtis, assistant dean for graduate student affairs, discuss the creation of ProSPER, the "Where's My Jetpack?" series, and the importance of graduate student leadership.
ProSPER promotes science policy, literacy, and advocacy through career development, education, and community outreach. In...
2015-04-1617 minHold That ThoughtGraduate Students Ask: Why Does Innovation Take So Long?Ever wonder why innovations in areas like health care and energy always seem just over the horizon, instead of already here? You're not alone. At Washington University in St. Louis, graduate students wrestling with this question created the "Where's My Jetpack?" speaker series to shed light on barriers to innovation. Rebecca Lowdon, cofounder of the graduate student group ProSPER, and Kimberly Curtis, assistant dean for graduate student affairs, discuss the creation of ProSPER, the "Where's My Jetpack?" series, and the importance of graduate student leadership.
ProSPER promotes science policy, literacy, and advocacy through career development, education, and community outreach. In...
2015-04-1617 min