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Faculty Books on Systemic Racism

Books by Arts & Sciences and other UW faculty on race, anti-racism, and social justice.

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How Questions Inspired Action

Law, societies & justice major Samantha Fredman focused on societal inequities through courses and work at a...

DiShawnn Newell stands in Red Square on the UW campus

After the Navy, A New Chapter

U.S. Navy veteran DiShawnn Newell found community as a transfer student majoring in psychology and neuroscience. ...

Zakkir Rahman in a dance performance with four other dancers.

Dancing with the Stars — and Planets

As a triple major in astronomy, physics, and dance, Zakkir Rahman has decided his future is in the arts.

Daniel Pollack named Dean for the Natural Sciences

Pollack, a Professor of Mathematics, took on the new role July 1.Read more

Mathematics professor Tatiana Toro honored by SAMSI

Professor Toro is the recipient of the 2020 Blackwell-Tapia Prize. Read More at UW News

Balancing Music & Medicine

Nicole Stankovic plans to go to medical school. Her UW major? Piano.Read more

Fast Facts The UW College of Arts & Sciences

Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Distinguished alumni: Governor Jay Inslee, former Governor Christine Gregoire

English Ranks 3rd in US

UW English department ranked as the 3rd best place in the country to study

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More than 100 study abroad programs in 36 countries

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2,599 graduate students

Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Distinguished alumna: Nobel Prize-winning scientist Linda Buck

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1,418 academic and research faculty

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8 MacArthur Fellows

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60 languages taught

National Book Awards

2 National Book Awards for faculty

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More than 5,840 undergraduate courses offered annually

Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Distinguished alumni: artist Dale Chihuly, author David Guterson

300+ performances annually

300+ performances annually Learn more