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With Myanmar's transition to democracy, access to information has surged. UW helps Myanmar's citizens navigate this new reality.

Recent honors to College of Arts & Sciences faculty and staff.

Eric Stowe (2001, 2003) founded Splash to ensure safe water for children living in urban poverty in Asia and Africa.

Matthew Moore (2008), a game designer at Disney Interactive, says studying the humanities has made him a better designer.

"A strong sense of curiosity is an absolute necessity," says Allan Mustard (1978), U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan.

Shirley Malcom (1967) has been a vocal advocate for equity in STEM fields, building on her own experiences in the sciences.

Julia Tai (2010), a conductor in Seattle, loves "the challenge of...pulling all the sound together to make something great."

Mentorship, career workshops, internships, and other A&S programs help smooth students' transition from college to career.

Three A&S alumni recently opened Seattle's first cat café, which brings together two Northwest favorites: coffee and kitties.  

Recently honored by the Western Museum Association, Burke Museum Executive Director Julie Stein discusses her years at the museum.