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    Bawarshi Receives CCCC Exemplar Award

    Anis Bawarshi, professor of English, was recently honored by the Conference on College Composition and Communication for representing “the highest ideals of scholarship, teaching, and service to the entire profession."

    03/17/2026 | College of Arts & Sciences
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    Richard Wright Appointed Interim Divisional Dean of Humanities

    Richard Wright, professor and chair of the UW Department of Linguistics and, will serve as interim divisional dean of humanities after Brian Reed completes his term in June. 

    03/06/2026 | College of Arts & Sciences
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    Back to the Future: Kraisler resurfaces old math papers to speed up control theory

    Arts & Sciences alumnus Spencer Kraisler (BA, Mathematics, 2021), currently a doctoral student in aeronautics & astronautics (A&A) in the College of Engineering, is A&A's 2026 Condit Fellow. His research is informed in part by his undergraduate mathematics training in manifold theory, the study of smooth, curved spaces.

    03/05/2026 | UW Aeronautics & Astronautics News
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    Awards for Research, Podcasts & More

    Recent awards celebrate Arts & Sciences faculty for their research, outreach, lifetime achievements, and more. 

    March 2026 Perspectives
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    A Math Course Inspired by TikTok & Basketball

    After creating popular social media content analyzing basketball statistics, UW Mathematics doctoral student Maddy Brown created a course to help students present data through storytelling. 

    March 2026 Perspectives
  • Professor Nicole McNichols sitting on a bench on the UW campus.

    Nicole McNichols Wants to Improve Your Love Life

    In her new book, "You Could Be Having Better Sex," psychology professor Nicole McNichols shares frank information based on academic research. 

    March 2026 Perspectives
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    Challenges — and Opportunities — in Higher Education

    With higher education being pressure-tested by financial strains, technological advances, and shifts in the cultural and demographic landscape, there are key questions we must address to ensure the benefits it brings to this nation and its many and varied communities for the future. 

    02/17/2026 | College of Arts & Sciences
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    Cool Courses for Spring Quarter 2026

    It's time to think about spring quarter course registration! Check out these cool Arts & Sciences courses to be offered Spring Quarter 2026.

    02/06/2026 | College of Arts & Sciences
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    Finding Love at the UW

    They met and fell in love as UW students. Here, 10 alumni couples share how they met, their favorite spots on campus, and what the UW still means to them. 

    February 2026 Perspectives
  • ArtSci Roundup: March 2026

    Come curious. Leave inspired. The UW offers an exciting lineup of in-person and online events. From thought-provoking art and music to conversations on culture, history, and science, the UW community invites you to explore, learn, and connect across disciplines throughout the University. And you don’t have to wait until Marchtake a look at everything still happening this February. In addition,sign up to receive a monthly notice when the ArtSci Roundup has been published. ArtSci On Your Own Time Exhibition |...
    02/02/2026 | UW News