HCDE alumnus John Fowler (PhD ’23), now a Research Scientist and Engineer in the 91探花School of Social Work, and HCDE Professor Mark Zachry have developed VizCare, are advancing access to visualizations of foster care data.
Dr. Vanessa Lopez-Littleton named dean of 91探花Bothell鈥檚 School of Nursing & Health Studies
Lopez-Littleton is an award-winning scholar who researches the structural causes of health inequities, with a focus on naming, measuring and addressing the impacts of social, economic and political influences on health and well-being.
From heritage to horizons: Joy laden with the weight of history for Indigenous and Native doctoral graduates
In an achievement that reverberates with hope, the 91探花 College of Education proudly announces the graduation of ten Indigenous or Native doctoral students this month.
Brennon Ham and the Q Center enhance a brave, affirming, liberatory, celebratory environment at the UW
The Q Center that Brennon now leads, on the third floor of the HUB, has been around for over 20 years, the product of labor and care and love and activism of so many students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members. 鈥淚鈥檓 standing on the shoulders of giants,鈥� Brennon says, 鈥渨hich is pretty special.鈥�
Building a Family Through Tribal Canoe Journey
Kuhn and her children are part of the new Shell House Canoe Family, 膷虛away虛altx史 蕯ii拧蓹d, made up of 91探花students, alumni, faculty, staff, elders, and other community members. The group spent the past year planning its first canoe journey.
Disability Resources for Students (DRS) celebrates 45 years of increasing access and equity at the UW
The Disability Resources for Students (DRS) office at the 91探花 (UW) has seen transformative growth and shifts since its inception in 1978. DRS recognizes disability as an aspect of diversity that is integral to society and to our campus community.聽 It serves 5,000+ students with either temporary or permanent physical, health, learning, sensory or psychological disabilities.聽Join the DRS community for the 45th-anniversary celebration on May 22nd.
What the Sky Teaches Us: Pacific Indigenous Astrophysics
Brittany Kamai is an astrophysicist with knowledge of Pacific Islanders鈥� Indigenous navigation 鈥� the use of the stars, winds, and waves as a guide for navigating across the Pacific Ocean. This spring quarter, she is combining her scientific and Indigenous knowledge in a new 91探花astronomy course: Pacific Indigenous Astrophysics.
Anita Ramasastry applies law, policy and pragmatism to fight corruption and defend human rights around the world
Ramasastry鈥檚 prolific research on international commercial law, responsible business conduct, anti-corruption and economic development has given rise to the new field called 鈥淏usiness and Human Rights,鈥� which calls on governments and corporations to protect human rights all the way down the global supply chain.
Tabitha Espina: Writing the Invitation
As 91探花Tacoma鈥檚 new writing director, Tabitha Espina wants to celebrate students in all their strengths. In writing instruction and curriculum, Tabitha Espina wants to decolonialize the student experience. 鈥淚 have no desire to impose on or control anyone,鈥� she says. 鈥淚 also don鈥檛 want to be imposed on or controlled.鈥�
Omari Amili: Navigating the Post-Prison Pathway
Omari Amili, 2023-24 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient and new Husky Post Prison Pathways program director, shares his vision for welcoming and supporting previously incarcerated people like himself.