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SLU Commits up to $1.5 Million to Support Students Pursuing Social Work and Criminal Justice Careers

Professor Popy Begum, Ph.D., wearing a floral blouse, leads a classroom discussion. Students, some of whom have laptops, focus on her.

Popy Begum, Ph.D., assistant professor of criminology and criminal justice, teaching an undergraduate class. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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Mission
Sharing Throughout the Season: Ways to Give Back at SLU

This holiday season, Saint Louis University is highlighting organizations that could benefit from the gift of time or donations, including the University's annual Blue Santa toy drive.

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Honor
Walter Earns SLU's Top Teaching Honor

Marcea Walter, assistant professor and director of the Master of Health Administration Program, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Nancy McNeir Ring Award for Excellence in Teaching. Walter will be presented with the award at the 2025 Midyear Commencement Ceremony. She will also deliver the commencement address. The ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Chaifetz Arena.

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Chess
SLU Wins Collegiate Chess League Back-to-Back Seasons

The SLU Chess Team won back-to-back Collegiate Chess League titles, securing the championship for the Fall 2025 season. This win is SLU's fifth Collegiate Chess League title in the last six seasons.

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Honor
University Core Honors Ignite Seminar Instructors

Two Ignite Seminar instructors have been recognized with the 2025 Ignite Instructor of the Year Award. At a ceremony Tuesday night in Cupples House, Carolyn O'Laughlin, Ph.D. (Education) and Amanda Barton, Ph.D. (RISE Counselor) were honored by the University Core after being nominated by students in their Ignite Seminars.

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Research
SLU Study Shows Heat Can Cut Insect Survival but Boost Reproduction

Rising global temperatures are changing the rules for survival—and reproduction—for many species. A new study from Saint Louis University reveals that predicting which species will persist under climate change is more complex than focusing solely on survival.

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Honor
Saint Louis University’s Moore Honored by Missouri Lawyers Weekly

Senior Associate General Counsel Christina Moore, J.D., has been recognized by Missouri Lawyers Weekly for her work as in-house counsel at a non-profit or government organization. Moore (Law '02) was honored at the In-House Counsel Awards, an event designed to recognize attorneys from different sectors for their contributions and work.

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