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My Story: Call me Dr., not Julie

Dr. Julie Shayne asks students to address her as Dr. instead of professor to acknowledge her Ph.D. and to respect the academic achievements of women and marginalized faculty.

March 24, 2021

Debate sharpens nonnative speaking skills

English is the second language for Helen Fita, left, and Misheel Ildbaatar, members of the UW Bothell Debate Team who say debating prompted new ways to think about language and culture.

March 17, 2021

Partners in India elevate discussions

For winter quarter, Gary Carpenter’s course, Creative Activism: Inspiring Social Change through the Arts, collaborated with a partner in India in discussing social issues and producing an online arts festival. 

March 9, 2021

What’s surprising about sex, gender, race?

In the Discovery Core course The Functions of Sex: Race and Gender in America discussions quickly move from the awkward to the intellectual, and students sometimes surprise their lecturer, Dr. Jason Morse.

March 3, 2021

Learning about lakes prompts public action

Students in a limnology course learning about inland waters partnered with King County and Lake Advocates to make changes in the world — despite having to do the work remotely.

February 17, 2021

Cultural Studies prepares diversity officers

Graduates of the Master of Arts in Cultural Studies program lead cultural change — a skill more organizations are seeking after witnessing widespread protests against racial injustice.

February 17, 2021

Young adult books connect Black girls globally

A fan of young adult fiction, Helen K. Thomas explored the genre in the Master of Arts in Cultural Studies program and now is researching the books' global appeal with a Fulbright in Nigeria.

February 17, 2021

Meta-Major Pathways show way to degrees

Students entering the University of Washington Bothell use the new Meta-Major Pathways advising tool to find a major that fits their interests, to stay on track and to connect to a relevant career.

February 17, 2021

Alumna Mary Houston keeps giving back

Pursuing her dreams of higher education at the University of Washington Bothell led Mary Houston to a career with Workforce Snohomish. She gives back to the University as a member of its Community Engagement Council.

February 9, 2021