Profiles

  • New Faculty Spotlight: Z Yan Wang

    Z Yan Wang, Assistant Professor in Psychology and Biology, discusses her research and what she looks forward to at the University of Washington.

    01/10/2023 | University of Washington Research
  • With Psychology, a Gaming Career

    Jeff Lin (2012), obsessed with video games as a child, now leads teams of game developers at Horizon Metaverse — with the help of his UW PhD in psychology.

    January 2023 Perspectives
  • Connecting with Native Communities

    Community and mentorship made all the difference to Sherri Berdine (2008) as an Alaska Native (Aleut & CIRI Descendent) UW student. Now she's the University's Director of Tribal Relations.

    January 2023 Perspectives
  • An Animated Life

    Nathan Jones (2015) tells stories through animation. Both of his UW degrees — creative writing and art — are reflected in is his work. 

    January 2023 Perspectives
  • Becoming Grammar Girl

    Known to millions as Grammar Girl, successful author and podcaster Mignon Coughlin Fogarty got her start as a UW English major. 

    January 2023 Perspectives
  • Faculty Feature: Katy Pearce

    Katy Pearce, an associate professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Washington (UW), is dedicated to advancing research in the field of social and political uses of technology, while also supporting students and colleagues. With a focus on digital divides and inequalities and the use of information and communication technologies for marginalized people and social movements in non-democratic states, Pearce is passionate about bridging the gap between the theoretical and lived experiences of people around the world.

    University of Washington Libraries
  • Sleeping in Seattle: Meet Horacio de la Iglesia

    Learn about the sleep scientist and UW professor of biology, Horacio de la Iglesia, whose influential sleep research helped demonstrate the benefits of delaying school start times for Seattle high schoolers. Read writer Nicole Reeve-Parker's Faculty Friday, Spotlight.

    The Whole U
  • LaShawnDa Pittman Shows the Love

    LaShawnDa Pittman, American ethnic studies and sociology professor, is excited to think together as the newest Hanauer appointee. Pittman's research centers socially marginalized women and those living with poor health resources/outcomes. Interrogate notions of “Western Civilization" in class and/or discuss what matters to you at an upcoming salon talk.

    UW News
  • A Gift for Sharing Slovenia

    Michael Biggins has cherished Slovenia for decades. A gift to Slavic Languages & Literatures ensures that others at the UW will experience Slovenia as well.

    December 2022 Perspectives
  • Longtime director of the Henry Art Gallery retires

    At the beginning of September, it was announced that Sylvia Wolf, the director of the Henry Art Gallery since 2008, will be retiring. in spring 2023. Across her career, Wolf held a distinct and profound love for the gallery, as well as the university and city with which the gallery’s art, artists, and curators are in relentless dialogue.

    The Daily
  • My Memorable DC Internship

    As a Congressional intern in Washington DC, UW senior Lillian Williamson was immersed in historic — and contentious — events on Capitol Hill.

    November 2022 Perspectives
  • Making Music in the Military

    Veterans of the US Army and US Navy found their way to the UW School of Music after serving their country as musicians.

    November 2022 Perspectives
  • UW professor authors book on monetization of Black womanhood

    Timeka Tounsel, a professor in the department of communication, published her first book. Titled “Branding Black Womanhood: Media Citizenship from Black Power to Black Girl Magic,” the book discusses the ways in which Black women's images are monetized in the commercial media marketplace.

    The Daily
  • Global Visionaries: Dr. Anu Taranath

    Dr. Anu Taranath, teaching professor with a joint appointment in UW’s Departments of English and the Comparative History of Ideas, shares her experience advancing conversations on diversity, racial equity, social justice, and global consciousness.

    UW Office of Global Affairs
  • International field course held in Indonesia and led by UW professor ends after 30 years

    Randall Kyes established the International Field Study Program-Indonesia at the UW. The month-long study abroad program provided field-based educational and research opportunities for students from the UW, Indonesia and other participating countries.

    UW News