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Beijing Olympics may get points for boosting China’s international reputation, but Games are definitely gold for Xi Jinping’s standing at home
David Bachman, professor of international studies, explains why the most important part of the Beijing Olympics may be increasing Xi Jinping's reputation domestically.
02/02/2022 | The Conversation -
Here’s what to know about the Russia-Ukraine conflict
Scott Radnitz, associate professor of international studies, discusses the causes and potential outcomes of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
02/01/2022 | The Spokesman-Review -
Kerschbaum Honored for Inclusive Mentoring
Stephanie Kerschbaum, English professor and director of the Expository Writing Program, has received national recognition for her inclusive mentoring.
01/27/2022 | College of Arts & Sciences -
Mukilteo School District votes to remove 'To Kill a Mockingbird' from required reading
Michelle Liu, teaching professor of English, explains her thoughts on teaching "To Kill a Mockingbird" in the present day.
01/27/2022 | Komo News -
UW Astronomy Professor to Lead Rubin Observatory Project
Professor Željko Ivezić has been appointed as the next Director of the project.
01/24/2022 | College of Arts & Sciences -
Wordle is a deceptively easy game for burnt-out pandemic shut-ins
Katy Pearce, associate professor of communication, discusses why the
mobile game Wordle has become so popular.01/20/2022 | Vox -
Why Millions Think It Is Trump Who Cannot Tell a Lie
Jake Grumbach, assistant professor of political science, explains the importance
of cultue war politics in Trump's political campaigns.01/19/2022 | The New York Times -
What Is Spacetime Really Made Of?
Natalie Paquette, assistant professor of physics, explains new scientific theories
around the concepts of space and time.01/18/2022 | Scientific American -
Pacific Northwest forests provide the perfect breeding ground for a sci-fi tale about alien invasion
Joseph Ammirati, professor of
biology, is mentioned in this article about a new book about a Seattle
alien fungus threatening to destroy the world.01/18/2022 | GeekWire -
Here’s why Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard
Margaret O'Mara, professor of history, explains the importance of Microsoft's new
acquistiton of Activision Blizzard.01/18/2022 | Marketplace