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Race alone doesn't explain hatred of Obama
Political science professor Christopher Parker says, "It's more than just about race. He represents the changing demographic nature of America, the browning of America."05/13/2014 | NPR -
UW School of Music, Pacific MusicWorks join forces for 'Semele'
George Frideric Handel's 1743 opera, "Semele," a tale of lust, jealousy and revenge, is being staged by Seattle's Pacific MusicWorks and the University of Washington's School of Music May 16-18 at Meany Hall for the Performing Arts.05/12/2014 | The Seattle Times -
Was your Seattle neighborhood racist?
Seattlepi.com profiles the work of James Gregory, professor of history, and the Seattle Civil Rights & Labor History Project.05/11/2014 | SeattlePI -
June 8 memorial for historian Stephanie Camp
Stephanie Camp, University of Washington associate professor of history, will be remembered as a beloved mother and friend, and a leading feminist historian.05/09/2014 | UW Today -
Arts Roundup: Dance, music-- and IMPFest
This week, enjoy a bevy of events that range from the painting and drawing exhibition at the Jacob Lawrence Gallery to IMPFest at the Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse.05/07/2014 | UW Today -
UW student briefs lawmakers on global land use, touts undergrad research
A geographer and a biologist at the University of Washington have teamed up to examine the connections between consumers and goods that come from agriculture and forest production.05/07/2014 | UW Today -
Campus Pulse: News from UW research community
UW study finds that high doses of selenium and vitamin E can increase prostate cancer risk; UW researcher finds that social workers can help patients recover from mild traumatic brain injuries; New approach of collaborative care decreases symptoms of depression in women05/07/2014 | The Daily -
New evidence from UW researchers has found a link between atmospheric acidity and the nitrogen cycle
Lei Geng, a UW postdoctoral research associate in atmospheric sciences, has discovered new evidence linking acid rain and smog.05/07/2014 | The Daily -
Habitable planets may not look exactly like Earth
To understand the role that M-dwarf stars play in the hunt for habitable exoplanets, NPR talks with experts including Vikki Meadows, director of the astrobiology program.05/06/2014 | NPR -
UW professor and historian passes away
UW history professor Stephanie Camp passed away on April 2 due to cancer. She was 46.05/06/2014 | The Daily