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  • Penguins Inspire a Second Grader's Philanthropy

    Viola Miller, 8, opened her piggy bank to support penguin research.

    December 2016 Perspectives
  • Economics student and her mentor.

    Been There, Done That

    Economics alumni share their career knowledge and experience with students through the department's mentorship program.

    December 2016 Perspectives
  • A Gift for Saving Lives

    UW Psychology researchers have developed a remarkably effective therapy for people at high risk for suicide or with other behavior disorders.

    December 2016 Perspectives
  • Two Passions, One Vision

    Mary and Allan Kollar have combined their passions for writing and art through a graduate fellowship that honors both disciplines. 

    December 2016 Perspectives
  • Science Through a Humanist Lens

    The History and Philosophy of Science program offers humanist insights on past and present scientific advancements.

    December 2016 Perspectives
  • Stitching Together a Tradition of Giving

    Dean and Tomilynn McManus's gifts to the UW Costume Shop range from donating vintage clothing to establishing a support fund.

    December 2016 Perspectives
  • It's Not as Bad as You Think

    UW professor Margaret O'Mara offers historical context for the 2016 Presidential election.

    November 2016 Perspectives
  • Everyone for President

    More than 2000 US citizens filed as Presidential candidates. Craig Tomashoff (1982) wanted to know why.

    November 2016 Perspectives
  • This Speechwriter's Place is in the House

    Mikayla Hall (2011), speechwriter for the House Republican Conference, got her start at the UW Speaking Center.

    November 2016 Perspectives
  • For Physics, Another Nobel

    Professor Emeritus David Thouless is the Physics Department's second Nobel Prize recipient. 

    November 2016 Perspectives