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Out of the first 100 schools in Forbes' Top Colleges 2013 ranking, only 23 were public institutions. UW's combination of affordable tuition and graduate job prospects secured its spot.

The Intiman opened Trouble in Mind on Wednesday-a play written in 1955 by Alice Childress, a celebrated black playwright, actor and author. The show is directed by UW Proffesor Valerie Curtis-Newton.

Anthropology professor Bettina Shell-Duncan consulted on a report that finds female genital cutting has seen a gradual but significant decline in many countries.

Political science and economics graduate Rogelio Riojas was one of two people named to the University of Washington Board of Regents by Governor Jay Inslee.

Rich Peruvians in the city of Lima request black pallbearers at their funerals. UW history professor Adam Warren explains why.

New climate model research by a UW astronomy student, has found planets orbiting cool stars actually may be warmer and less icy than their counterparts orbiting much hotter stars.

Even in July, there are UW arts events to take in, as the sun and clouds battle for attention overhead. Plus, the School of Drama and UW World Series announce their 2013-14 seasons.

Could bumblebees be sending out good vibrations to tomato plants? One biology student thinks so and she is out to show declining bee populations could have a big impact on summer crops.

An artisan market at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture will showcase the handicraft of women from around the world who work with artisan cooperatives to empower their communities. Five of the cooperatives have Pacific Northwest ties.

Sociology professor Pepper Schwartz says the Iowa Supreme Court's decision that it is not sex discrimination for a man to fire a woman for being attractive was a step backward.