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Iconic 'Flying Eagle' Takes Flight Once More as SLU Takes Steps to Enhance Area Safety

A vibrant neon sign featuring a striking red eagle illuminating the surrounding area with its bold colors.

The newly relit “Flying Eagle” sign includes two rotating Saint Louis University digital billboard messages to help build awareness of the University. SLU file photo.

Installed in 1962, the 32-foot-high neon sign towers over a building originally constructed in 1948 for the Missouri Jewelite sign company.

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Saint Louis University and the Clock Tower Accords were featured in Insight Into Diversity.
Zidong Zhang, Ph.D. (AHEAD Institute) and Divya Subramaniam, Ph.D. (AHEAD Institute) was quoted in a St. Louis Public Radio feature story about recent research around palliative care use for adults with heart failure. A similar story appeared on MSN, Health Day, and Cardiovascular Business,
Karen J. Barney, Ph.D. (Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy) was profiled in an Associated Press article about her appearance on Close Up Radio.
Kimberly Enard, Ph.D. (Public Health) was interviewed on KTVI-TV Ch. 2 about the All of Us research study at SLU.
Dave Harris, Ph.D. (Audiology) was interviewed by HEC-TV about a recent study showing U.S. veterans suffer from hearing loss and tinnitus.

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SLU Study Explores the Pandemic’s Impact on Breastfeeding Practices in Historically Marginalized Communities

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.

Divya Subramaniam, Ph.D.

SLU Study: Integrative Palliative Care Critical to Improve Mental Health Among Pancreatic Cancer Patients

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.

Zidong Zhang, Ph.D.

SLU Study: Black Patients with Heart Failure Less Likely to Receive Palliative Care

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.

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Two SLU Faculty Members Receive Emerson's Excellence in Teaching Award

Two Saint Louis University faculty members received Emerson's 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award. Jennifer Buehler, Ph.D. (Education) and Christina Garcia, Ph.D. (Spanish) were both recognized for their teaching prowess. The Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards Program recognizes educators in the St. Louis metropolitan area annually for their leadership in and passion for teaching, their contributions to student learning, and their knowledge and creativity.

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Two New Exhibitions Opening at Saint Louis University Museum of Art

Saint Louis University Museum of Art (SLUMA) opens The Past Beneath Our Feet and Renaissance Man on Friday, Nov. 15. "The Past Beneath Our Feet" presents findings from two decades of exploration in Ireland by SLU professor Thomas Finan, Ph.D. "Renaissance Man" presents selected works by the Honorable Nathan B. Young Jr.

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SLU's School of Education Partners with St. Louis Catholic Academy to Support Middle School Education

Saint Louis University's School of Education has partnered with St. Louis Catholic Academy, beginning a first-of-its-kind affiliation for SLU's School of Education. The SLU School of Education will provide resources to St. Louis Catholic Academy's middle school, starting with the current school year.

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