Katie Olson is web editor for the University of Redlands. A writer by day and a reader by night, she moved back to her native Redlands after receiving a B.A. in Communication from Seattle Pacific University.

Selected published writing

For the Bulldog Blog

• New campus marketplace app promotes sustainability — April 2019
• Sustainable campus farm hosts inaugural honey harvest — April 2019
• U of R powwow celebrates Native traditions and culture — April 2019
• U of R Rocket League team competes in collegiate semifinals — April 2019
• Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies conference features student work — April 2019
• Spatial symposium promotes GIS learning, research, practice — March 2019
• Middle Eastern Student Association raises cultural awareness with events — February 2019
• Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins visits U of R — February 2019
• New Makerspace encourages experiential learning — February 2019
• Graduate student advocates for accessibility — February 2019
• Alana Belcon named Professor of the Year — February 2019
• University distinguished fellow speaks to U.S.–Russia relations — February 2019
• Alumna appreciates ‘invaluable tools’ of liberal arts education — February 2019
• International student association provides a home base on campus — January 2019
• MALT student teacher fosters community in the classroom — January 2019
• U of R students contribute to national park — January 2019
• Class offers insights from behind locked doors — December 2018
• Latin American literature professor explores mythology, meditation in her new work — December 2018
• U of R welcomes first Tuskegee University exchange student — December 2018
• Influencer shares inside view of the White House — December 2018
• University diversity consultant emphasizes inclusivity, accountability — November 2018
• U of R engineering student launches rocket club — November 2018
• TripAdvisor co-founder shares tips for success — November 2018
• U of R celebrates importance of place during GeoWeek — November 2018
• Award-winning journalist discusses Brown family, California politics — November 2018
• Faculty tech projects showcase academic innovation — October 2018
• Professor’s films illustrate connection between humans and planet — October 2018
• Environmental lawyer speaks to local, global effects of climate change — October 2018
• First-generation U of R counseling graduates provide mutual support — October 2018
• Salzburg Symposium emphasizes value of international learning — October 2018
• Minds from two continents come together to tackle emerging health crises — September 2018
• U of R political science professor speaks to identity politics, California elections — September 2018
• Behind the scenes in Event Services — September 2018
• U of R welcomes new faculty members — September 2018
• Workshop offers tips on delivering presentations — September 2018
• New First-Year Academic Experience welcomes students and fosters their curiosity — September 2018
• New interactive map gives incoming and prospective families a sense of place — August 2018
• We asked, ‘What are you most excited for?’ — August 2018
• New app streamlines access to student resources — August 2018
• Brothers foster counseling careers in U of R School of Education — August 2018
• School of Music alumnus named an LAUSD Teacher of the Year — August 2018
• Summer Institute highlights research on underserved students — July 2018
• Professor, students explore education inequality in new course — July 2018
• U of R political science professor speaks to ‘Korea 2.0’ — June 2018
• Hall Network seed grant builds bridge between Redlands and eSwatini — May 2018
• Our House: University community recognizes faculty, staff scholarship — May 2018
• Panel discussion offers insights for women’s success in business — March 2018
• Thanks to Education master's student, kindergarteners publish book — March 2018
• School of Education professor encourages involvement — February 2018
• Professor looks to STEM to help level the K-12 educational playing field — February 2018
• Community members discuss ‘Why Redlands?’ — February 2018
• Dan Munro '79 talks 'Casino Healthcare' — January 2018
• Chair Lynn Valbuena talks history and progress for San Manuel Band of Mission Indians — January 2018
• Mural project promotes mental health and wellness — December 2017
• Building a bridge of peace between Muslims and Christians — November 2017
• Sharing without caring: study reveals pitfalls of consuming information via social media — November 2017
• Johnston Center alumnus finds success as relationship coach and podcast host — November 2017
• Preparation and partnerships: symposium addresses safety in schools — October 2017
• School of Education alumnus named California Teacher of the Year — October 2017
• Civil rights activist shares his perspective on current political climate — September 2017
• From conviction to compassion: Susan Burton discusses prison recovery activism — September 2017
• U of R alumna evolves from Bulldog to Blackhawk — September 2017
• We asked, 'What is the most important thing you brought to college?' — August 2017
• U of R alumni receive promotions at Redlands Police — August 2017

For Och Tamale Magazine

• Las Vegas shooting survivor melds past and future — June 2018
• Student body president creates summer camp for disadvantaged Chicago youth — March 2018
• Speaking from experience series on first-generation faculty members — November 2017

For the University of Redlands

• U of R School of Continuing Studies holds inaugural graduation ceremony — August 2017
• U of R South Coast Metro Campus hosts high-achieving high school students with financial need — August 2017
• A Commitment to Educational Justice: An Interview with Erick Witherspoon ‘11 — August 2017
• Johnston Center alumnus embraces adventure in job in China — July 2017
• International student pursues dual bachelor’s degrees in music and environmental science — July 2017
• Music history professor aims to show students the meaning behind music — June 2017
• Professor of choral music seeks diverse experiences for students and himself — June 2017
• Director of choral studies finds community and facilitates growth at U of R — June 2017
• Mathematics and computer science student finds compelling academic and extracurricular opportunities — June 2017
• Music double major pursues diverse interests — May 2017
• 3-2 program allows student to study both music and engineering — May 2017
• Vocal performance major and international student finds a home base at Redlands — May 2017
• Business major stays connected with her past and develops her future in study abroad program — May 2017
• Spatial economics experts reveal regional impact of job automation — May 2017

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