Students Making the Most of the UW

  • Celebrating Persian Lives, On Stage

    UW senior Rhoya Sarikhani Selden explored her Persian heritage in a play that celebrates Iranian Americans from diverse backgrounds. 

    March 2017 Perspectives
  • Righting history: Every month is Black History Month at BlackPast.org

    UW professor Quintard Taylor is blowing students’ minds in class and with his website devoted to black history.

    The Seattle Times
  • A Deep Dive into History & Race

    In his academic work and community involvement, Dustin Abrahamson is committed to addressing racism.

    June 2016 Perspectives
  • Realizing a Dream—in an Art Studio

    Tzyy Yi Young's artistic talent impressed her teachers and peers—and the design company Roche Bobois.

    June 2016 Perspectives
  • From Racehorses to Research

    When an assistant racehorse trainer and mother of three returned to school, she discovered a passion for research.

    June 2016 Perspectives
  • Portrait of a researcher

    Challenging perceptions about the academic contributions of men of color and student athletes.

    The Burke Museum
  • Spring Break of Service

    For UW students involved in the Pipeline Project, spring break means teaching in classrooms across Washington.

    University of Washington
  • Cultivating Discovery

    A new video shows how we are giving the next generation of scientists a head start by empowering them to do original research as undergraduates.

    05/13/2016 | College of Arts & Sciences
  • UW alumnus Benjamin Lee selected as Carnegie Junior Fellow

    For 2015 University of Washington graduate Benjamin Lee, the opportunity to participate in the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellowship program is a dream come true.
    Undergraduate Academic Affairs
  • Training the Brain

    Psychology major Marissa Pighin, is using her experience at UW's I-LABS to better support students like herself who are diagnosed with ADHD.
    02/17/2016
  • Graphic novels and the art of Jewish memory

    Tamar Benzikry, UW Class of 2005, returned to campus as the instructor for "Graphic Novels and Jewish Memory." Read more about Benzikry's passion for arts and education.
    Stroum Center for Jewish Studies
  • Twenty-one-year-old political science student elected to city council position

    Voters overwhelmingly chose Russell Wiita, 21, as Sultan’s newest councilman. He is a senior majoring in political science.
    HeraldNet
  • China, Revisited

    Jane Yang, a UW sophomore who grew up in Shanghai, is teaching the UW men’s basketball team about her language and culture. Now, she’s looking at her home — and herself — with fresh eyes.
    WASHINGTON.EDU
  • A Strong Voice for Pacific Islander Students

    Anthropology major Alina Aleaga developed curricula that encourage Pacific Islander students to explore their heritage—and the Burke Museum.

    June 2015 Perspectives
  • Danny Shelton, anthropology major, and first round NFL draft pick

    Danny initially came to the UW thinking he wanted to go into law enforcement, but soon turned to anthropology where he realized he could learn about, and stay connected to, his Samoan ancestry.
    AnthropoLog