Stories

Community-driven platform connects and supports breastfeeding mothers

As a former working, nursing, and traveling mother of two kids, Amy VanHaren, CEO and Founder of Pumpspotting, felt isolated throughout her breastfeeding journey. And while trying to navigate her personal and professional life, she realized there was strength in a collective community. Pumpspotting is a community-driven breastfeeding platform that supports new mothers at home and work. As a SaaS software company, Pumpspotting’s technology helps new parents achieve their baby-feeding goals while also helping companies attract and retain talent.

Natural Sciences Division Welcomes 12 New Faculty Members

As UW enters a new academic year, the university is excited to welcome 12 new faculty members into the Natural Sciences Division. The new hires will join colleagues in the departments of Applied Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, and Statistics.

Long Beach Police Teaches Victims’ Rights With Clinic

Victims of crime have constitutional rights, and the Long Beach Police Department wants the community to be aware of that. To that end, the Long Beach Police Department hosted a Crime Victims’ Clinic July 15 at the Michelle Obama Library. It was sponsored by Justice for Homicide Victims and Justice for Murdered Children.