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  • Ana Fernández Dobao

    Research Feature: Ana Fernández Dobao

    Ana Fernández Dobao, associate professor in the department of Spanish & Portuguese studies and the director of the Spanish language program, explains her research in language acquisition.

    06/02/2022 | The Daily
  • Ava Kloss-Schmidt working in the UW Biology Greenhouse.

    A Passion Takes Root

    During her time at the UW, Ava Kloss-Schmidt (BS, Biology, 2022) has surrounded herself with plants — in a lab, in a greenhouse, and on mountaintops.

    June 2022 Perspectives
  • Will Sanchez sitting on a bench on the UW campus.

    Networking for Change

    Will Sanchez (BA, Comparative History of Ideas, 2022) has developed connections to build on — with leaders in nonprofit, tech, and political circles.

    June 2022 Perspectives
  • Darby Sherwood stands by a window in UW's Hutchinson Hall.

    A Fresh Voice in Theater

    Despite the pandemic, Darby Sherwood (BA, Drama; Political Science minor, 2022) graduated with a robust resume that includes directing, acting, and playwriting experience.

    June 2022 Perspectives
  • Stephanie Masterman in front of the Burke Museum, holding a cedar oar that she carved.

    A Tlingit Leader in the Making

    Her exploration at the UW has led Stephanie Masterman (BA, American Indian Studies; Arctic Studies minor; 2022) to leadership roles in her tribal community.

    June 2022 Perspectives
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    Celebrating Pride Month

    Celebrate Pride Month and the history, progress and power of the LGBTQIA+ community through a collection of works by College of Arts & Sciences faculty, students and alumni.

    06/01/2022 | College of Arts & Sciences
  • COVID death tolls: Scientists acknowledge errors in WHO estimates

    COVID death tolls: Scientists acknowledge errors in WHO estimates

    Researchers with the World Health Organization explain mistakes in high-profile mortality estimates for Germany and Sweden. The UW's Jon Wakefield, professor of statistics and of biostatistics, and Victoria Knutson, a doctoral student in biostatistics, are quoted.

    06/01/2022 | Nature
  • Will Vandalizing The Mona Lisa Bring Climate Progress?

    Opinion: Will vandalizing the Mona Lisa bring climate progress?

    “Individuals undertaking climate protests should also ask the following question: how will this action change what others do about climate issues? Who is the target and why should they respond to my protests? What is the desired outcome?” write the UW's Nives Dolšak, professor of marine and environmental affairs, and Aseem Prakash, professor of political science.

    05/31/2022 | Forbes
  • Where are the missing statues on the Quad?

    Where are the missing statues on the Quad?

    Several UW buildings across campus have niches meant to hold statues that aren't there. This article explains how these niches came to be and why they're empty.

    05/31/2022 | The Daily
  • Singing through the pandemic: UW Choirs celebrate a year back from the pandemic

    Singing through the pandemic: UW Choirs celebrate a year back from the pandemic

    The UW Choirs celebrated graduating seniors and finished their final concert of the first fully in-person performance year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    05/31/2022 | The Daily