News and Information
June 28, 2023
JSI Scholar: Gloria Arizmendiz
Tell us about your story I grew up in a border town, so I have always been surrounded by two cultures. Even though it's a privilege to be this close...
June 20, 2023
Alumni Spotlight: Isaac “Izzy” Sederbaum, MPA ‘14, Ph.D. Candidate
Izzy Sederbaum’s research has been getting a lot of attention lately. In the past few months, he has received funding awards from the University of Wisconsin at Madison’s Institute for...
June 16, 2023
JSI Scholar: Jose Castillo
Tell us about your story I was born in the Bronx, where I got the chance to interact with many different cultures and traditions. I wanted to explore the world,...
June 13, 2023
JSI Scholar: Iris Hankins
Tell us about your story Well, I am currently an International Studies and Philosophy student at Willamette University in Oregon. When I'm not studying, I enjoy reading, biking, yoga, art...
June 8, 2023
Eastern Washington Road Trip
By Ray Im, Development Director Across four days, eight counties, and 906 miles, we heard leaders from across the state share one consistent message: the importance of educational pathways to...
June 6, 2023
Student Spotlight: Davon Thomas MPA ’23
We recently had the opportunity to connect with soon-to-be MPA graduate Davon Thomas. In addition to years of student leadership as an undergraduate and graduate student, he has participated in...
June 1, 2023
JSI Scholar: Avalon McAffrey
Tell us about your story I grew up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and was homeschooled my entire life along with my older sister and younger brother. My childhood was spent...
May 25, 2023
JSI Scholar: Luz Escobar
Tell us about your story I am a Nicaraguense immigrant living in a community where white supremacist culture persists and is memorialized in the namesakes throughout our city, streets, and...
May 19, 2023
JSI Scholar: Alex Roque
Tell us about your story I grew up in Manila, Philippines and migrated to Seattle in 2019 to be with my family. Aside from the two pieces of luggage and...
May 12, 2023
Marieka Klawitter named UW Distinguished Teaching Award Winner
Congratulations to Marieka Klawitter for receiving a 2023 UW Distinguished Teaching Award! The winners will be honored from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on June 8 at the Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater…
Previous page Next page