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David Thouless Wins Nobel Prize in Physics
Thouless, emeritus professor in Physics, is the 2016 winner for his work on exotic matter.
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Why 'exotic matter' matters — and won the Nobel Prize in Physics
This year's Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to physicists David Thouless of the UW, F. Duncan Haldane of Princeton University and J. Michael Kosterlitz of Brown University. -
Awards, Honors & Professorships
Recent honors for Arts & Sciences faculty and staff.
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Awards of Excellence
From Distinguished Teaching Awards to President's Medals, it's awards season at the UW.
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Realizing a Dream—in an Art Studio
Tzyy Yi Young's artistic talent impressed her teachers and peers—and the design company Roche Bobois.
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A Deep Dive into History & Race
In his academic work and community involvement, Dustin Abrahamson is committed to addressing racism.
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Q&A: Essayist Elissa Washuta on being the Fremont Bridge’s first writer-in-residence, another recent award and her upcoming book
The year’s not quite yet half over, but it’s already been an auspicious one for Elissa Washuta. The University of Washington graduate and author of two books. -
Both 2016 President’s Medals awarded to Arts & Sciences students
Students majoring in biochemistry, English and political science receive 2016 President's Medals.
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From Racehorses to Research
When an assistant racehorse trainer and mother of three returned to school, she discovered a passion for research.
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Equal Parts Soccer & Science
Whether in a laboratory or on a soccer field, student athlete Megan Kufeld was "all in, all the time" at the UW.