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Harris-Stowe State University launches STEM-focused college led by departing WashU dean

2 years 4 months ago
Harris-Stowe State University on Monday announced the creation of a new academic college focused on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) that will be led by a departing associate dean from Washington University. The new College of STEM essentially institutionalizes the St. Louis-based university's efforts over the last decade to develop a diverse pool of talent in Missouri's STEM workforce. "HSSU’s leadership in this space, and the continuing demand in our region, made the need for…
Erik Siemers

St. Louis bike shop Big Shark opens fourth location, this time inside City Foundry STL

2 years 4 months ago
A full-service bicycle retail and repair shop is now open in City Foundry STL. According to a news release from City Foundry, Big Shark Bicycle Company's new location will offer "a diverse inventory of bikes and products, full-service repairs, and professionally trained staff to help cyclists while continuing to promote a bike-friendly community within St. Louis." Originally announced in August 2022, the store officially opened to the public Monday. "With spring on the horizon, this is perfect…
Hayley Vawter, KSDK

US top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci to address WashU Medicine’s class of 2023

2 years 4 months ago
The nation’s top infectious diseases expert for decades, Dr. Anthony Fauci, is set to address graduating medical students the day they receive their diplomas at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis this May, according to a Thursday press release from Washington University School of Medicine. The ceremony for WashU Medicine’s Class of 2023 will be held at Francis Olympic Field at 3 p.m. on May 15. David Perlmutter, executive vice chancellor for medical affairs, said, “For…
Clarissa Cowley, KSDK

St. Charles shuts down another well, only 1 left in service due to contamination

2 years 4 months ago
The city of St. Charles shut down another water well in the Elm Point Wellfield to maintain safe drinking water for its residents after detecting contamination. The closure of City Well No. 7, announced Thursday morning, means that the city has shut down six of its seven wells due to traces of 1,2-dichloroethene and vinyl chloride. To combat a drinking water shortage, the city has been purchasing millions of gallons of water daily from the City of St. Louis instead of producing its own at a lower…
Jennifer Somers, KSDK

Ferguson police Chief Frank McCall resigns, interim named

2 years 4 months ago
Ferguson Police Department Chief Frank McCall will resign his position next week, the city's interim city manager announced in a letter Thursday. According to the letter from Interim City Manager/Fire Chief John Hampton, McCall will resign from his position effective at 8 a.m. Feb. 24. "We wish him success in his future endeavors and thank him for his service to the City," Hampton said. McCall was promoted from assistant chief to chief in August 2021, replacing Jason Armstrong. He was the city's…
Sam Clancy, KSDK