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Tracking Your Life

A new sociology course explores self-tracking technology that captures our daily routines.

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Congratulations to our Dean's Medalists!

Four medalists, four unique journeys. The Dean's Medal honors a top student in each of the College's four divisions...

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Maria Bogomolova celebrating with teammates on the court after a NCAA Tournament match.

A Passion for Volleyball — and Classics

International student Maria Bogomolova came to the UW to play volleyball. Along the way she discovered a love of...

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Seeking Justice, One Case at a Time

As an undergrad interested in criminal justice, Anthony Stokes has visited prisons, met with incarcerated men, and...

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New Dean for Arts & Sciences

The College welcomes Dianne Harris as dean of the College of Arts & Sciences as longtime dean Robert Stacey prepares to retire.Read more
Ivana Bozic

Treating Cancer through Math

What if math could detect, treat and ultimately prevent cancer? Applied Mathematics Assistant Professor Ivana Bozic wants to find out. Professor Bozic has been selected as...Read more
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Tatiana Toro named director of Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI)

Toro, a UW mathematics professor, will lead one of the world’s preeminent centers for collaborative research in mathematics.Read more
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Fast Facts The UW College of Arts & Sciences

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60 languages taught

National Book Awards

2 National Book Awards for faculty

English Ranks 3rd in US

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

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8 MacArthur Fellows

Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Distinguished alumni: Governor Jay Inslee, former Governor Christine Gregoire

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More than 5,840 undergraduate courses offered annually

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More than 100 study abroad programs in 36 countries

Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Distinguished alumna: Nobel Prize-winning scientist Linda Buck

300+ performances annually

300+ performances annually Learn more

Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Distinguished alumni: artist Dale Chihuly, author David Guterson

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2,599 graduate students

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1,418 academic and research faculty