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  • Building Diversity, One Classicist at a Time

    The Department of Classics was recently recognized for its efforts to promote equity and diversity in both its faculty and students.

    March 2014 Perspectives
  • Ethics Takes Center Stage at Competition

    Should college athletes be paid? To what extent should politicians’ sexual indiscretions be forgiven? Is it ethical to arm rebels in countries where we’re not at war?

    March 2014 Perspectives
  • Global Health Through a Historian's Lens

    The roots of some of today's most successful global health initiatives can be traced back to less-than-noble colonial ventures.

    March 2014 Perspectives
  • "Simming" a Mile in Others' Shoes

    Simulations of everything from escaping slavery to growing old have the potential to promote social change.

    March 2014 Perspectives
  • Husky Goalkeeper Named Top Student

    President's Medalist Megan Kufeld is both an athlete and a scholar."I want people to realize that it is possible to be both," she says.

    March 2014 Perspectives
  • 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