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By Hillary Sara U

UW Bothell Alumnus Puts His New Degree to Work

Jeremy Richards ('10) is one of the first graduates to receive a Master of Arts in Cultural Studies degree from UW Bothell. When asked why he chose the Cultural Studies Program, Jeremy says, "The MA in Cultural Studies gave me the opportunity to combine my eclectic interests in psychology, sociology, and the impact of culture on different people."

In addition to the countless hours he spent studying, Jeremy worked full-time as a radio producer for "KUOW Presents" on KUOW Public Radio.

Of his degree and career aspirations, Jeremy says, "my goals have remained relatively steady but my education has broadened my perspective and offered me countless resources for pursuing those goals. With every new radio story, script, poem, or production, I’m now thinking about the issues and relationships through the lens of cultural studies."

As part of his capstone project, Jeremy wrote and produced a musical called Nietzsche! The Musical (Antichrist, Superstar). The musical was a confluence of things that interrogated the legacy and influence of Nietzsche on culture. This was done through the disciplines of music, drama, commentary, and video. His musical opened May 14th to outstanding reviews, and Jeremy hopes to begin shopping the script around in the coming months.

Of his capstone, Jeremy says, "This project really helped challenge the way I think about philosophy and culture and this was a great experience for me academically and professionally."

Following his graduation in June, Jeremy continues to work as a producer for KUOW and looks forward to putting his education to practical use.

To learn more about Jeremy, please visit his website: www.jeremyrichards.com.

To learn more about the Master of Arts in Cultural Studies, visit their website: www.uwb.edu/culturalstudies.