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SLU to Serve as Regional Summit Hub Host Site in National Event Around Health Care Workforce Readiness

Anthony Breitbach, Ph.D., professor and director of interprofessional education, speaks with two students during a class. He wears a long-sleeve blue shirt and tie.

Anthony Breitbach, Ph.D., professor and director of interprofessional education, speaks with students during a class. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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David Suwalsky, S.J., Ph.D. (Mission and Identity) was interviewed by KMOV-TV Ch. 4 about the legacy of Pope Francis. Suwalsky was also interviewed by St. Louis Public Radio and Spectrum News about the same topic.
Heidi Ardizzone, Ph.D. (American Studies) was interviewed on CBS Saturday Morning about the life of Belle De Costa Greene, the personal librarian for JP Morgan.
Erick Messias, M.D., Ph.D. (Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience) was quoted in The New York Times in an article about rejection sensitivity.
The announcement of Jhumpa Lahiri as the 2026 recipient of the St. Louis Literary Award was covered by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Colson Whitehead, the 2025 St. Louis Literary Award winner, was interviewed on St. Louis Public Radio. The award was covered by St. Louis Magazine.

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Outgoing President Pestello to Deliver May 2025 Commencement Address

Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., the 33rd president in SLU’s history, will step down from the presidency at the end of June. Pestello has served as SLU’s president since July 1, 2014. The ceremony begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, in Chaifetz Arena.

Fran Pestello, Ph.D., right, Edward Ibur, executive director of the St. Louis Literary Award, left, and Cathleen Fleck, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts, center, discuss the sculpture “Land, Labor, Legacy” by Kyle and Kelly Phelps with on Monday, April 28, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

New Sculpture in Pius XII Library Invites Reflection on 'Land, Labor, Legacy'

Before stepping down as Saint Louis University's president this summer, Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., offered a gift to the SLU community. During a reception Monday afternoon in the Pius XII Memorial Library, the Pestellos helped unveil a new sculpture they are donating to the University. The sculpture, "Land, Labor, Legacy," was created by Ohio artists Kyle and Kelly Phelps.

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SLU, Taylor Geospatial Institute Announce Major Milestone as TGI Evolves with Move to Independence

After nearly three successful years working under the SLU umbrella, TGI is now poised to take a major step forward by becoming a standalone nonprofit organization this year. The transition marks the next phase in TGI’s evolution, ensuring its continued growth and long-term impact.

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SLU Students in Kenya, Malawi Embrace Opportunity to Be Part of University Community

The Saint Louis University-Jesuit Worldwide Learning program offers bachelor's degrees to international students displaced by conflict, lack of opportunity, and poverty in places such as refugee camps in Kenya and Malawi.

Patricia Monteleone, M.D., left, and James A. Monteleone, M.D., professor emeritus of pediatrics, smile for a photo inside a dimly lit room. She wears a medal around her neck.

Patricia L. Monteleone, M.D.: 1935-2025

Patricia L. Monteleone, M.D., dean emerita of the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, died Sunday, May 4, 2025. She was 89. A true trailblazer, Monteleone was the first female dean of Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

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SLU Professors Recognized at 2025 St. Louis Theater Circle Awards

Two Saint Louis University Theatre and Dance faculty members brought home awards at the 2025 St. Louis Theatre Circle Awards. Nancy Bell, professor of theatre, was awarded Outstanding Director of a Comedy for "As You Like It". The show also received Outstanding Production of a Comedy. Lucy Cashion, associate professor of theatre, directed "Romanov Family Yard Sale," which received Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy.

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