Washington People: John DiPersio
Captivated by science, focused on medicine.
Unearthing new knowledge
Anthropology graduate student Mary Jane Acuña has been part of a team exploring ancient life in a royal Maya city deep in the Guatemalan rainforest. This fall the team, co-directed by WUSTL’s David Freidel, discovered the tomb of one of the great queens of Classic Maya civilization.
- Learn about the royal discovery
- Read about graduate student work at the site
- Explore “Hold That Thought”
University Community
Washington University in St. Louis
is dedicated to challenging its faculty and students alike to seek new knowledge and greater understanding of an ever-changing, multicultural world. Learn more
Key Initiatives
Our overarching goal is to strengthen
Washington University today to meet the world's challenges and aspirations tomorrow. How do we achieve that? We focus on key issues facing a global society.
Global Engagement
Diversity
Community Service
Public Health
Energy, Environment & Sustainability
Religion & Politics
News
Youth with autism gravitate toward STEM majors in college
Study could be ‘silver lining’ as youth head into adulthood, expert says.
Vitamin D prevents clogged arteries in diabetics (AUDIO)
Low levels of vitamin D may encourage cholesterol build-up.
Announcement:
WUSTL flag at half-staff: Merl Huntsinger