Undergraduate Education

  • STEM and the Symphony

    Meghna Shankar, graduating with degrees in physics and computer science, found joy and balance by also performing in the UW Symphony Orchestra. 

    June 2023 Perspectives
  • Making Films, Finding Community

    As UW student Kenna Fojas (Cinema & Media Studies, Psychology) prepares to graduate, she's set to direct a film she wrote with guidance from a screenwriting idol. 

    June 2023 Perspectives
  • ‘Material Latitudes’: Student art at the Jacob Lawrence Gallery

    Earlier this quarter, students from the School of Art + Art History + Design opened “Material Latitudes” in the Jacob Lawrence Gallery. Writer Theron Hassi walks through the featured pieces from senior students, which showcase topics such as braiding hair, the visibility of disability, and environmental justice. 

    The Daily
  • The Satisfying Work of Empowering Workers

    Through the Bridges Center for Labor Studies, UW students work on labor-related issues as interns for local labor organizations.

    May 2023 Perspectives
  • Encouraging Creativity in Every Student

    In this video, UW faculty, students, and visiting artists share how participation in the Arts & Creativity Initiative sparked new connections and ideas.

    College of Arts & Sciences
  • 2023 Husky 100

    The Husky 100 recognizes 100 UW undergraduate and graduate students who are making the most of their time at the UW.

    University of Washington
  • A Recipe for Exploration

    At the UW, Phillip Meng juggled a triple major, research, internships, journal editorship, business consulting, and more. Here's his recipe for making the most of the University.

    April 2023 Perspectives
  • Asian American History, Shared through Graphic Novels

    Graphic novels created by American Ethnic Studies students explore the role of Seattle's Asian American community in historic events.

    March 2023 Perspectives
  • Preparing for a Life in Music

    How do students prepare for a life in music? Faculty and staff in the School of Music discuss the many paths to a music career.

    March 2023 Perspectives
  • Video: Lummi Nation School students visit UW to talk to International Space Station astronaut

    Students from the Lummi Nation School visited the University of Washington in earlh February for a real-time Q&A with astronaut Josh Cassada aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Cassada helped do space research on a plant science experiment the students sent to the ISS.

    UW News
  • Cool Courses for Spring 2023

    It's time to think about spring quarter! Check out these cool Arts & Sciences courses to be offered this spring.

    02/06/2023 | College of Arts & Sciences
  • An Animated Life

    Nathan Jones (2015) tells stories through animation. Both of his UW degrees — creative writing and art — are reflected in is his work. 

    January 2023 Perspectives
  • Big Data in the Night Sky

    Astronomers at the DiRAC Institute have been preparing for a flood of data from the new Rubin Observatory. Now undergrads have joined the effort.

    December 2022 Perspectives
  • A Dance Residency, Worth the Wait

    During choreographer Ronald Brown's residency in the Department of Dance,  undergrads gained confidence while learning one of his high-energy dances. 

    December 2022 Perspectives
  • My Memorable DC Internship

    As a Congressional intern in Washington DC, UW senior Lillian Williamson was immersed in historic — and contentious — events on Capitol Hill.

    November 2022 Perspectives