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Brexit: global reaction to Britain’s vote to leave the EU
The United Kingdom has voted by a close margin to leave the European Union.
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A Deep Dive into History & Race
In his academic work and community involvement, Dustin Abrahamson is committed to addressing racism.
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Q&A: Essayist Elissa Washuta on being the Fremont Bridge’s first writer-in-residence, another recent award and her upcoming book
The year’s not quite yet half over, but it’s already been an auspicious one for Elissa Washuta. The University of Washington graduate and author of two books. -
The cost of criminalizing poverty: Column
Americans often pay for their crimes twice — first with a prison sentence, then with a lifetime of debt many will never be able to escape. -
Both 2016 President’s Medals awarded to Arts & Sciences students
Students majoring in biochemistry, English and political science receive 2016 President's Medals.
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‘Seven’ playwright collaboration Friday at PUD auditorium in Everett
The University of Washington Women’s Center brings “Seven,” a collaboration of seven award-winning female playwrights, to Everett on Friday. -
New UW program hopes to bridge gaps between Native-American students and non-Native teachers
The University of Washington's new two-year Native Education Certificate blends online learning with hands-on projects to build relationships in Native American communities. -
Want a Medal with that Doctorate?
The College of Arts & Sciences awarded its 2016 Graduate Medal to three exceptional graduate students.
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From Racehorses to Research
When an assistant racehorse trainer and mother of three returned to school, she discovered a passion for research.
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Less test-iness over L.A. teacher evaluations
Teachers in Los Angeles are taking issue with an observation-based teacher evaluation system. Dan Goldhaber, director of the Center for Education Data & Research at the UW, is quoted. -
Nicolas Kristof | Is it a crime to be poor?
The United States has reinstated a broad system of debtors’ prisons, in effect making it a crime to be poor. Alexes Harris, associate professor of sociology at the UW, is quoted. -
Editorial | Justice isn’t free — but we shouldn’t be jailing for legal financial obligations
"A debtor’s prison of court fines and fees needs to be reformed," writes The Seattle Times Editorial Board. Alexes Harris, associate professor of sociology at the UW, is quoted. -
Trump’s ‘Pocahontas’ attack leaves fellow Republicans squirming (again)
Donald Trump's comments about Sen. Elizabeth Warren, calling her to "Pocahontas," have sparked a new discussion in the election dialogue. -
Nuclear summit held in Oregon
The Marshallese community in Oregon hosted a Republic of the Marshall Islands-US Nuclear Legacy Summit over the Memorial Day weekend as part of its annual RMI Constitution Day celebrations. -
Interdisciplinary class puts innovation at the forefront
On June 1, students of “COM 495/EE 299 – Innovation Readiness: Cultivating an Innovation Mindset” participated in a final innovation fair to present their ideas about how to improve life at the UW.