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Translating a Crisis

As a UW undergrad, Amanda Doxtater fell in love with the Swedish book Kris (Crisis). As a UW professor, she...

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The World in Translation

Looking for a window into other worlds? Ten faculty in the humanities suggest favorite books from around the globe,...

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The Legacy of Ladino

When a noted expert on Ladino — the endangered language of the Sephardic Jewish community — taught a UW course from...

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A Gift for Language

A love of languages and a long career with the CIA inspired Helen Louise Noyes (BA, 1969) to support UW students...

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2021 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

Emeritus Professor Eric Adelberger, Professor Jens Gundlach, and Professor Blayne Heckel are the recipients of the 2021 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics. Read More at Department of Physics
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Support to Study Race & Privilege

With support from a Flip Wilson Scholarship, Communication major Darius Presley (BA, 2020) helped with an innovative collaboration exploring race and privilege.Read more
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Daniel Pollack named Dean for the Natural Sciences

Pollack, a Professor of Mathematics, took on the new role July 1.Read more
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Fast Facts The UW College of Arts & Sciences

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60 languages taught

Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Distinguished alumna: Nobel Prize-winning scientist Linda Buck

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8 MacArthur Fellows

English Ranks 3rd in US

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

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1,418 academic and research faculty

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2,599 graduate students

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

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More than 100 study abroad programs in 36 countries

Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Distinguished alumni: Governor Jay Inslee, former Governor Christine Gregoire

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