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  • Jacob McMurray with Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl

    From Burke Volunteer to EMP Curator

    EMP Museum curator Jacob McMurray ('95) discovered a passion for museums while working at the UW's Burke Museum as an undergrad.

    January 2014 Perspectives
  • Doing Global Good at Starbucks

    The next time visit Starbucks, give a nod to Ann Burkhart ('90), who focuses on the ethical sourcing of ingredients in Starbucks' food products.

    January 2014 Perspectives
  • Alums Launch New Model for Research Funding

    Frustrated by the current funding model for scientific research, Cindy Wu ('11) and Denny Luan ('11) created a crowdfunding platform for research.

    January 2014 Perspectives
  • On Stage at Meany, Backstage in the Big Apple

    Shannon Narasimhan ('07) is making her mark as a physical therapist working with performers in the Big Apple and on tour.

    January 2014 Perspectives
  • Sports Fan Lands Dream Job at ESPN

    Teresa Causin ('06) can indulge her passion for sports 24/7 as a project manager overseeing web development projects for ESPN.com.

    January 2014 Perspectives
  • Bridging Language and Technology

    He's taught English in Russia and worked on messaging apps at Microsoft. Now Julian Chan ('07) is combining his two passions, language and technology.

    January 2014 Perspectives
  • New book explores mixed success of China's 'Emperor Huizong'

    Patricia Ebrey, professor of history, is the author "Emperor Huizong," a new biography of a Chinese emperor who lived from 1082 to 1135 and ruled for 26 years during China's Song Dynasty.
    01/28/2014 | UW Today
  • How Twitter knows when you're depressed

    Scientists can now accurately predict if you have the blues -- just by looking at your Twitter feed. Tyler McCormick, assistant professor of statistics, is quoted.
    01/27/2014 | Time
  • Stained fish skeletons bring an artsy twist to UW labs

    By adding a precise mix of dyes, hydrogen peroxide, a digestive enzyme and glycerin to a genetically unmodified dead fish, UW biology professor Adam Summers was able to generate photos of colorful, glowing fish skeletons.
    01/26/2014 | Seattle Post-Intelligencer
  • UW teach-in echoes past truths about racial bias

    UW professors turn their concern over Ferguson into a modern teach-in.
    01/25/2014 | Seattle Times