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  • Geoengineering could avoid climate tipping points, but not if we delay

    Putting aerosols in the stratosphere to reflect sunlight could prevent the shutdown of key ocean currents, but only if it is done soon, a computer model suggests. Stephen Gardiner, professor of philosophy at the UW, is quoted.
    07/15/2025 | New Scientist
  • Seattles history was defined by the waterfront what about today?

    Throughout history, iterations of the waterfront have propelled Seattle and reflected the citys essential character. Thats why the latest, revamped version of the space is so important, aside from its $800 million price tag. Will the new waterfront reconnect residents with the Salish Sea? Cater to selfie-taking tourists? Build Seattles global brand? The project says something about the city today and where it could be headed next. James Gregory, professor of history at the UW, is quoted.
    07/14/2025 | The Seattle Times
  • Our solar system has a new mysterious visitor what is it?

    Just the third-ever confirmed interstellar object has been detected in our solar system. Here's what we know. (Spoiler: It's not aliens.) Sarah Greenstreet, affiliate assistant professor of astronomy, is quoted.
    07/11/2025 | National Geographic
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    The Essential Role of Higher Education

    "I believe that a university degree must deliver on the inextricably twinned promises of life-long personal transformation and enhanced opportunity for career success," writes Dean Dianne Harris.

    07/09/2025 | College of Arts & Sciences
  • The problem with Elon Musk's techie dream of rebooting politics

    The billionaire isn't the first to decide he can do politics better than the parties. The public isn't so sure. Margaret O'Mara, professor of history at the UW, is quoted.
    07/09/2025 | POLITICO
  • UW telescope in Chile reveals thousands of new asteroids

    University of Washington researchers are focused on a celestial light show with the groundbreaking Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile. The observatory, featuring the largest camera ever built, now offers a new "eye on the sky" thanks in part to UW's astronomy department. James Davenport, research assistant professor of astronomy at the UW, is quoted.
    07/09/2025 | FOX 13
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    2025 UW Awards of Excellence

    Arts & Science faculty and staff were among the recipients of 2025 UW Awards of Excellence for their teaching, leadership, and innovation. 

    July 2025 Perspectives
  • Penguin turns up on beach in Rio de Janeiro, alone and far from home

    Video shows a wayward penguin swimming and diving among beachgoers along Brazils most iconic shoreline. It might be following fish, a penguin expert says. P. Dee Boersma, professor of biology at the UW, is quoted.
    07/03/2025 | The Washington Post
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    Meet Our 2025 Graduate Medalists

    Meet the four graduating students selected by the College of Arts & Sciences as 2025 Graduate Medalists for their accomplishments. 

    July 2025 Perspectives
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    Honors for Impact, Innovation & More

    Recent awards celebrate Arts & Sciences faculty, staff, and students for their research, leadership, and more. 

    July 2025 Perspectives