<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/honors/news/blog/alea-denney.html" dsn="blogs"><title>From Honors to the Peace Corps</title><description>A 2024 graduate of UW’s School of Politics, Public Affairs, and International Studies, currently serving as a Peace Corps education volunteer in the Dominican Republic. The Honors College experience, particularly the Capstone project on war portrayals in museums and monuments, fostered cultural sensitivity and critical thinking, crucial for navigating the complexities of international service.</description><category>Fun &amp; Entertainment</category><featuredImage><img src="/honors/_files/images/blog/alea-denney1.jpg" alt="Alea Denney"/></featuredImage><author>Alea Denney | Honors College Alumnus</author><pubDate>11/18/2025 09:08:39 AM</pubDate><tags><tag>_DO NOT USE TAGS - They will be deleted!</tag></tags></item>