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Aaron Yared takes a 3rd place in debate nationals

A member of the 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Speech and Debate Team, Aaron Yared, took a third place in the Pi Kappa Delta National Comprehensive Speech and Debate Tournament. The junior in law, economics and public policy won third place in the Novice Division International Public Debate Association style debate during the completion over spring break in Boise, Idaho.

March 28, 2017

56³Ô¹ÏÍø commencement speaker is NFL draftee, astronaut Leland Melvin

Leland Melvin was drafted in the National Football League and went on to become an astronaut, but only after overcoming injury with a perseverance he’ll describe as the commencement speaker for the 56³Ô¹ÏÍø’s 2017 graduating class. Melvin will speak in front of graduates, family and friends at Safeco Field. The ceremony begins at 4 p.m. June 13.

March 28, 2017

The intern who created a new job

Sage Miller used his time in an internship course to create a project he’ll direct over the next two years with an annual budget of $125,000. Majoring in community psychology with a minor in public policy (’17), Miller says he’s well-suited to create the YMCA website compiling 150 nonprofit social service providers in north Seattle.

March 24, 2017

Education bachelor’s not just for teachers

Becoming a school teacher is a great outcome for graduates with the new bachelor’s degree in educational studies. The interdisciplinary degree also is an appealing option for students who might use it in the business world or with nonprofits.

March 24, 2017

Two computer scientists win Fulbrights

Two 56³Ô¹ÏÍø computer scientists, Michael Stiber, left, and Brent Lagesse, right, have won Fulbright scholar awards for advanced research in Europe.

March 17, 2017

Olympia interns on inside track to policy careers

56³Ô¹ÏÍø students who serve as legislative interns in Olympia gain an inside look at politics and an inside track to public policy careers. This winter the University sent Shelby Lubchuk and Aysha Raza to the marbled halls of the Capitol for the 2017 regular session of the 65th Washington Legislature.

March 17, 2017

Trees on campus teach ecological values

There are about 320 trees on the upland portion of the 56³Ô¹ÏÍø campus above the wetlands. Students have started carefully measuring each one to create a database showing their utility to the ecosystem.

March 16, 2017