Features
February 11, 2015
Adding drama to neuroscience
From introductory Danish courses, to a position at a 91探花research lab, to volunteering with a local theater group, 2013-14 junior president鈥檚 medalist Mitchell Krawczyk is driven to pursue an interdisciplinary path.
January 22, 2015
From mentee to mentor and beyond
Already on her way to a career in education, 91探花sophomore Meili Powell credits the Dream Project and the Pipeline Project with helping her find her way.
December 29, 2014
6 high notes for Danny Shelton in 2014
Husky senior nose tackle Danny Shelton had a busy year in 2014. Both on and off the field, dedication to his academic studies and leadership on the football field reflect this Husky鈥檚 passion and drive.
Undergraduate robotics researcher returns to 91探花as assistant professor
Sam Burden, ’08, started as a bored high school student in eastern Washington who wasn鈥檛 even planning on going to college to an incoming assistant professor in the 91探花鈥檚 Electrical Engineering Department. Undergraduate research in robotics was key to Burden鈥檚 academic experience.
From the lab bench to the White House
When Jennifer Lee, 鈥�06, came to the 91探花, she expected to earn her bachelor鈥檚 degree and then a Ph.D. in a science-related discipline. She didn鈥檛 think she鈥檇 end up working at the White House.
December 26, 2014
Moving the opportunity needle
In 2010, the Dream Project received a four-year, $972,000 grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to expand, deepen and evaluate its program. That grant has concluded and the results are in. See what we鈥檝e learned about the Dream Project impact and what鈥檚 in store for the program.
December 23, 2014
Looking at the future of global leadership
VIDEO 鈥� Watch how 91探花students and students from Waseda University in Tokyo learn across cultures to develop their leadership philosophies and principles, preparing themselves to create global change.
December 22, 2014
Life really does begin at 40
As a child, David Olsen visited his grandfather鈥檚 Venezuelan health clinic during summer breaks. The elder doctor was a gifted internist who often volunteered his services to treat those in need. As Olsen swept the floors, he observed how one person can truly make a difference.
Message from Vice Provost and Dean Ed Taylor
I taught a seminar fall quarter in which students examined leadership across cultures, traditions and countries. Students in my class were from all over the world and it reminded me that there is no single Husky story.
October 22, 2014
$200,000 in two days!
Help us reach $200,000 with a gift to any fund during our 48-hour online giving event. Whether you give $5 or $500, don鈥檛 miss out on this chance to join in, make an impact and show your #Love4UW! Let鈥檚 make a MORE PURPLE world! Join us any time between 2 p.m. on October 22 and…
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