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Arts & Sciences people and programs are often featured in local, national, and campus media. Learn about groundbreaking research and other accomplishments, and hear from faculty with expertise on complex societal issues. Be sure to check our event listings for upcoming performances, lectures, and more. 

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Imagining the Future of Higher Education & the Liberal Arts

The Futurists, a group of Arts & Science faculty and leadership, are exploring the possibilities for higher education and the liberal arts many decades from now. 

UW chemistry professor Alshakim Nelson in his lab

Through Chemistry and 3D Printing, New Materials Emerge

A research team led by Alshakim Nelson uses 3D-printing to develop bioplastics with potential applications in medicine, engineering, and more.

Laura Matz and Larry Bliquez with Denny Hall in the background

A Gift to Honor a Beloved Professor

Emeritus professor Lawrence Bliquez was stunned — and touched — to learn that alumna Laura Matz wanted to create an endowment in his honor.  

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  • Portrait photo of Christopher Adolph, standing outside with foliage in the background.

    Adolph ranked #1 among political scientists for impact

    In a global ranking of research productivity of political scientists, UW Professor Christopher Adolph was ranked first globally for recent impact, thanks to his research on COVID-19 policies.

    04/23/2025 | College of Arts & Sciences
  • ArtSci Roundup: May 2025

    ArtSci Roundup: May 2025

    From campus to wherever you call home, we welcome you to learn from and connect with the College of Arts & Sciences community through public events spanning the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. We hope to see you this May. Innovation Month April 30 | An Evening with Christine Sun Kim (Public Lecture)...
    04/15/2025 | UW News
  • Area around Drumheller Fountain on the UW campus

    Cool Courses for Summer Quarter 2025

    It's time to think about summer quarter course registration! Check out these cool Arts & Sciences courses to be offered Summer Quarter 2025.

    04/14/2025 | College of Arts & Sciences
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UW Arts Events

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UW Dancers in "Voyages" by Annie Franklin at the 2024 MFA Dance Concert. Photo by Michael B Maine. Lighting by Jessica Jones.

MFA Dance Concert

05/14/2025 - 05/18/2025
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