• Parade of wooden boats offers glimpse of Seattle's maritime history

    Nine wooden fishing vessels will parade from Fishermen's Terminal to South Lake Union Thursday, calling attention to an exhibit that will open Saturday at the Center for Wooden Boats. UW history students' research helped shape the exhibit.
    02/13/2014 | The Seattle Times
  • Washington state and workers' rights

    Washington state has been lengths ahead of other states when it comes to worker pay, benefits, and workplace protections. James Gregory, professor of history, is quoted.
    02/07/2014 | CNN
  • Does a more equal marriage mean less sex?

    The very qualities that lead to greater emotional satisfaction in peer marriages may be having an unexpectedly negative impact on these couples' sex lives. Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology, is quoted.
    02/06/2014 | The New York Times
  • What Seattle can teach the world about innovation

    In an op-ed piece, Hanson Hosein, director of the Communication Leadership program, writes about the changing media landscape, noting that even as audiences shun ads they are more open to "branded" articles and videos.
    02/06/2014 | Puget Sound Business Journal
  • UW offers master's in international studies

    The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington is accepting applications for its new 10-month Master of Arts (MA) degree in Applied International Studies (MAAIS). This accelerated program is designed for U.S. and international professionals with experience in a variety of fields, including business, government, military, philanthropy, and international development.
    01/31/2014 | Northwest Asian Weekly
  • A glimmer of hope for democracy in Egypt

    In an op-ed piece, Victor Menaldo, assistant professor of political science, and co-author look at the current political situation in Egypt.
    01/30/2014 | The Seattle Times
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • New book explores mixed success of China's 'Emperor Huizong'

    Patricia Ebrey, professor of history, is the author "Emperor Huizong," a new biography of a Chinese emperor who lived from 1082 to 1135 and ruled for 26 years during China's Song Dynasty.
    UW Today
  • UW teach-in echoes past truths about racial bias

    UW professors turn their concern over Ferguson into a modern teach-in.
    Seattle Times
  • Most Latinos want government action on climate change

    A new poll conducted for the Natural Resources Defense Council, an environmental group, says Latinos strongly favor U.S. government action to fight climate change. Matt Barreto, associate professor of political science, is quoted.
    The Los Angeles Times
  • To ensure a nuke-free Iran

    The Herald editorial board says of the Menendez-Kirk bill on Iran sanctions that "it's in the national interest for this sputtering, reactionary bill to die a quick death." Joel Migdal, professor of international studies, is quoted.
    Everett Herald
  • Shanghai test scores and the mystery of the missing children

    Some have questioned whether migrants are fairly represented in Shanghai test results. Kam Wing Chan, professor of geography, is quoted.
    The New York Times