What can you possibly do with a degree in history? In response to this question, Ryan Mealiffe lists the different career paths that his peers from the Class of 2022 history honors cohort took after graduation.
The students and faculty of UW History are quite active not only on campus but beyond the walls of UW, as well. From awards to media appearances to publications, you can find members of the UW History community putting history to work in our world through education and service. Join us in applauding these accomplishments:
Each May, UW History hosts its favorite event of the year, Awards Day, where faculty, staff, alumni, family, and friends come together to celebrate the academic and service achievements of our students.
The College of Arts & Sciences is home to many distinguished researchers, faculty, and students. Their work and contributions have been featured in media outside of the UW and across the country. Take a look at some ArtSci features from this past Winter Quarter.
Robert Nathane, Jr. (Class of 1971) is an ardent supporter of UW History. He has been an active member of the History Advisory Board for many years now, and he also established the Robert A. Nathane, Sr. Endowed Fund in History, which supports a wide range of critical departmental activities including faculty research and course development.
Husky Giving Day was held on April 4. It is the one day each year in which Huskies from around the world come together to support the programs, activities, and units they love the most at the University of Washington.
We recently caught up with UW History alumna Debbie Galuska (class of 1973). Debbie has been an ardent supporter of the department and history in general since her student days. She serves as the chair of the History Advisory Board and is an advocate for history education within the state.
What brought you to the UW and why did you choose to study history?
"My parents had always encouraged me to go to college but as an Autistic kid from the middle of nowhere, I thought I wouldn’t be able to succeed in higher education and was destined for a small-town life. It wasn’t until Mr.