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  • LaShawnDa Pittman

    LaShawnDa Pittman Shows the Love

    LaShawnDa Pittman, American ethnic studies and sociology professor, is excited to think together as the newest Hanauer appointee. Pittman's research centers socially marginalized women and those living with poor health resources/outcomes. Interrogate notions of “Western Civilization" in class and/or discuss what matters to you at an upcoming salon talk.

    12/09/2022 | UW News
  • NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope shows how several stars ‘stirred up’ the Southern Ring Nebula

    NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope shows how several stars ‘stirred up’ the Southern Ring Nebula

    In a study published Dec. 8 in Nature Astronomy, an international research team, led by Orsola De Marco of Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia, analyzed 10 highly detailed exposures taken by the JWST of the Southern Ring Nebula. Their calculations show the central star that ejected the expanding nebula gas was originally three times the mass of the sun, and that unseen companions shaped the nebula's intricate features.

    12/08/2022 | UW News
  • UW professors create documentary about the 2018 Maple Fire

    In the summer of 2018, 3,300 acres of the Olympic National Forest were set ablaze by poachers aiming to cut down maple trees. UW professors Daniel Hoffman and Lynn Thomas created a documentary, titled “The Maple Cutter,” about the incident — read writer Curran Nielsen’s interview with the filmmakers.

    12/07/2022 | The Daily
  • ‘Fishing Was His Life’: Centering Black livelihoods in the fishing industry

    Nina Chanel Abney explores inequity and identity through vibrant prints at the Henry Art Gallery.

    12/05/2022 | The Daily
  • ‘Good manners are good economics’: UW’s Anthony Gill on the value of giving

    ‘Good manners are good economics’: UW’s Anthony Gill on the value of giving

    University of Washington political science professor Anthony Gill explains the social and economic value of gift-giving — and how even unwanted gifts help promote trust and build relationships.
    12/02/2022 | UW News
  • UW students dancing in a rehearsal.

    A Dance Residency, Worth the Wait

    During choreographer Ronald Brown's residency in the Department of Dance,  undergrads gained confidence while learning one of his high-energy dances. 

    December 2022 Perspectives
  • Starry sky with trees below.

    Big Data in the Night Sky

    Astronomers at the DiRAC Institute have been preparing for a flood of data from the new Rubin Observatory. Now undergrads have joined the effort.

    December 2022 Perspectives
  • Michael Biggins portrait

    A Gift for Sharing Slovenia

    Michael Biggins has cherished Slovenia for decades. A gift to Slavic Languages & Literatures ensures that others at the UW will experience Slovenia as well.

    December 2022 Perspectives
  • Econ alumnus named one of Forbes 30 Under 30 2023

    Eric Lei was named one of Forbes Magazine's 30 Under 30, 2023. While at UW, Eric triple majored in economics, mathematics, and computer science. He now is a portfolio manager at WorldQuant.

    11/30/2022 | Forbes
  • Alexes Harris, ’97, becomes first UW regent to represent faculty

    For the first time, the UW Board of Regents has a voting faculty member in its ranks. In October, Gov. Jay Inslee selected Professor Alexes Harris, ’97, to serve a three-year term on the University’s highest governing body.

    11/27/2022 | The University of Washington Magazine