Advancing the values of diversity, equity and inclusion is core to our mission at the University of Washington. Equity Focus amplifies a sampling of the stories, news and events that highlight this great work happening across our tri-campus community.
Feature Stories
The Meaning of Powwow
Former UW Tribal Liaison and former director of UW's wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House, Iisaaksiichaa Ross Braine, was featured in an NBC Nightly News short film about the history, traditions and types of powwow. Watch his interview in the two-part series.
Professor Alexes Harris Appointed as UW's First Faculty Regent
"I am excited and thankful to have been appointed by Governor Inslee to the first Faculty Regent position for the University of Washington,” Harris said. “I am a first-generation student from Seattle who graduated from the UW in 1997. My educational experiences created my path towards a fulfilling research career."
UW Alum, Judge Salvador Mendoza Jr. from Yakima Valley Confirmed to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
Mendoza received his bachelor of arts degree in philosophy in 1994 from the University of Washington and his law degree from UCLA School of Law in 1997.
Federal District Court judges are nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate and serve lifetime appointments upon good behavior, a 2014 news release said in reporting Mendoza’s 2014 confirmation to his Eastern District post. Mendoza is the sixth federal judge from Washington state confirmed to a lifetime appointment during this Congress, Murray said.
UW Alumna ('78) Sheila Brooks featured in Washington Post Article
A Black woman hits glass ceiling then breaks ground as her own boss.
UW Tacoma Appoints New Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Alumnus Peter Boome Appointed to Bench of the Tulalip Tribes
