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Congratulations Class of 2015!
Posted 06/12/2015
A new video looks back on the outstanding work of our students, faculty, and alumni in 2015.
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History professor Elena Campbell publishes book on Russia and the ‘Musli
Posted 05/29/2015
Elena I. Campbell, a University of Washington associate professor of history, has published her first book, which studies Russia’s policies toward
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Black Lives Matter protesters were (mostly) right
Posted 08/13/2015
Here are five of the main points that Black Lives Matter activists were trying to share at Saturday's Bernie Sanders event. Alexandra Harmon, UW
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Not the first time Spain is apologizing for Inquisition, says prof
Posted 07/17/2015
In Seattle's large Sephardic community, offers of Spanish and Portuguese citizenship are met with more skepticism than forgiveness. UW's Devin Naar
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Juan Felipe Herrera, From Farm Fields to Poet Laureate
Posted 06/10/2015
The Library of Congress announced on Wednesday that Juan Felipe Herrera is the next U.S. poet laureate.
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Seattle Jews weigh becoming Spanish citizens, more than 500 years after
Posted 08/09/2015
In Seattle's large and vibrant Sephardic community, Spain's new law offering dual citizenship to descendants of Jews it kicked out in 1492 is
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Donor Says Girl Scouts Can’t Use $100K Gift for Transgender Girls
Posted 07/01/2015
Psychology Professor Kristina Olson discusses the importance of inclusivity and youth particularly for those who are transgender.
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Danny Shelton, anthropology major, and first round NFL draft pick
Posted 06/03/2015
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
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New inductees to UW Communication's Alumni Hall of Fame announced
Posted 07/21/2015
A ceremony will be held to honor them on Thursday, October 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the University of Washington Club.
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From Yueyang to Seattle: A Husky’s self-discovery through art
Posted 06/12/2015
What’s the single thing you liked best about the UW? For Hongzhe (Benji) Liang, ’15, the answer is easy: the small computer lab used by photomedia
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Public-sector jobs vanish, hitting blacks hard
Posted 05/24/2015
Compared to the private sector, the public sector has offered black and female workers better pay, job stability, and opportunities according to UW
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Why Seattle needs to talk about race
Posted 08/11/2015
Professor Quintard Taylor says people talk about race without understanding the historical context in which it is shaped. Unsurprisingly, people talk
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Healthcare providers carry biases around sexual identity
Posted 07/16/2015
Study findings highlight need for more cultural-sensitivity training of caregivers, UW author says.
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Prolific and profound: UW professor named U.S. Poet Laureate
Posted 06/10/2015
Juan Felipe Herrera, visiting professor of ethnic studies at the University of Washington, was named the 21st United States Poet Laureate on Wednesday
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UW historian's website honored by National Education Association
Posted 07/24/2015
BlackPast.org, an online reference center for African-American history and African ancestry created by UW history professor Quintard Taylor, has been
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