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The UW welcomed the most diverse class of new students across all three campuses, and the largest number of Washington residents in UW history.

Daryl Maeda will serve as the next Katherine and John Simpson Endowed Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, effective July 13, pending approval from the UW Board of Regents.  

A brand new astronomical observatory has discovered over 11,000 previously-unknown asteroids. Mario Juri, professor of astronomy at the UW, is quoted.

Dean Harris reflects on the Dean's Academy Futurists, how little bets, risk-taking, and experimentation paid off, and the importance of futurism in this moment.

Brian Reed, Divisional Dean of Humanities and Professor of English, shares how the Humanities Academic Services Center has been successful. 

Following several meetings between Arts & Sciences and School of Medicine leadership, a faculty working group was convened to develop recommendations focused on expanding and supporting pre-health pathways for Arts & Sciences undergraduates. The resulting report outlines several potential initiatives that aim to elevate the visibility of the College’s rich, multi-disciplinary strengths in health and society more visible, accessible, and connected for students pursuing a broad range of healthcare and health-related careers. 

A global public besieged by fears of AI got new fuel Monday from Pope Leo XIV, who released a roughly 40,000-word encyclical warning about the technologys potential to worsen inequality, erode workers dignity and automate war. Margaret O'Mara, professor of history at the UW, is quoted.

Mounting a stage show, where five actors draw lots at the start of every show to determine who plays what, sounds intimidating. Chi-wang Yang, assistant professor of acting and directing at the UW, is quoted.

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 June: Take a look at everything still happening in May. Sign up to receive a monthly notice when the ArtSci Roundup has been published. ArtSci On Your Own Time: Through July...

A public art installation commemorating the 1886 expulsion of Chinese Seattleites is a step closer to reality after more than 20 years in the making. About 50 community leaders, historians and members of the public gathered on April 28 at the Wing Luke Museum for an educational open house about the Chinese American Legacy Artwork Project. Connie So, teaching professor of American ethnic studies at the UW, is mentioned.