June 2022

Junior Leah Curtis is a volunteer with The Trevor Project, a national organization whose mission is “to end suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning young people. In this personal essay she contributed to the organization’s Stories of Pride series, Curtis, who is majoring in Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies, writes, “I want to show our beautiful young people that they are and should be loved, accepted and celebrated exactly as they are.”

Students at UW Bothell swap places with college students from Ireland — crossing countries, continents and oceans to tackle public health issues. 

President’s Medal recipient Youssef Beltagy excelled in the most challenging computer engineering and math classes, but it was his passion for discovery and innovation that made him stand out. 

The 25th annual research symposium showcased more than just impressive findings. It also showcased students’ goals to make the world a more equitable, inclusive place.  

Lisa Walker, director of ceremonies, events & advancement operations, answers a few questions from Maria Lamarca Anderson, director of communications.