As 2023 comes to a close, we're sharing some of the year's top Arts & Sciences stories. These and other stories from the College highlight our important role in understanding the world — from a new perspective on Asian American history to a course about calling BS. You can find more of the year's stories here.
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.
For UW Athletes, A Roman Adventure
Husky football players and other UW athletes explored Rome through a ten-day study abroad program led by Classics Professor Jim Clauss.
How's Your BS Detector?
Frustrated to see misleading information published as fact, professors Carl Bergstrom (Biology) and Jevin West (Information School) created a wildly popular UW course and book, "Calling Bullshit."
A Green Oasis on Campus
The new UW Biology Greenhouse is a place for research, for classes, and for anyone who enjoys spending time with plants.
For Black Republicans, A Dramatic Shift
What it means to be Black and Republican has changed through the years. American Ethnic Studies professor La TaSha Levy is researching a period of dramatic change for Black Republicans.
Becoming Grammar Girl
Known to millions as Grammar Girl, successful author and podcaster Mignon Coughlin Fogarty got her start as a UW English major.
Building a Family through Tribal Canoe Journey
The UW participated in its first Tribal Canoe Journey, with students, faculty, staff, and alums working together as a family — the Shell House Canoe Family, č̓away̓altxʷ ʔiišəd — to make it all happen.
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.
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.
The CHOP Returns, on Stage
UW professor and playwright Nikki Yeboah explores Seattle's 2020 CHOP protests in a play informed by interviews she and a team of students conducted with nearly 30 CHOP participants.
We look forward to sharing more stories about the College of Arts & Sciences in 2024. Happy new year!