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As director of government relations for the Catholic Health Association, Paulo G. Pontemayor (BA, 2005) is dedicated to increasing equity and access to health care in the United States.

Every atom of carbon in your body has an incredible story to tell. Before becoming part of you, the carbon atom likely spent time not just in other living things, but also floating in the vast spaces between stars. Samantha Garza, a doctoral student of astronomy at the UW, is quoted.

The southern resident killer whale, known as Tahlequah, has now lost another calf in what the Center for Whale Research called devastating news. Samuel Wasser, professor of biology at the UW, is quoted.

University of Washington scientists recently discovered that the giant 'conveyor belt' currents that push star-forged material out of our galaxy and pull it back in can also transport carbon atoms. That means that a good deal of the carbon here on Earth, including the carbon in our bodies, likely left the galaxy at some point!

Alumna Tessa Olmstead, now completing a medical residency, shares how her dance major has helped her succeed as a medical student. 

Throughout her journey from preschool teacher to speech and language pathologist to a special education administrator, Sara Jerger (BS, MS, Speech & Hearing Sciences) has helped students thrive. 

David Ryder's photographs have been published in major US publications, including TIME magazine and The New York Times. He got his start as a photojournalist as UW undergrad working at The Daily. 

It can help us cope with painful events and find peace in the present moment. Marsha Linehan, professor emeritus of psychology at the UW, is quoted.

New scientific advancements suggest that our canine friends might offer more than love and loyalty. Dogs may ultimately hold the power to potentially extend both their lives and ours. Daniel Promislow, professor of biology and of laboratory medicine and pathology in the School of Medicine, is quoted.

Since 1984, the Wildrose has been a cornerstone for beers and queers. Jen Self, assistant clinical professor of social work and lecturer of gender, women & sexuality studies at the UW, is quoted.