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Rooted in the Past While Tending to the Future
When Dan Harmon passed away in July of 2021, the UW lost one of its champions, many lost a dear friend and colleague, and the world lost a humble scholar who became a beloved citizen wherever he went. Still, in his unassuming way, and even in death, he managed to impart a few more delightful and lasting surprises.
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What you need to know about mask, vaccine rules at Seattle-area arts and music events
JeeSook Kutz, director of finance and administration at the UW's Henry Art Museum, explains how COVID restrictions will impact visitors at the Henry Art Gallery.
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Lessons from Bollywood
Professor Anand Yang grew up on Bollywood films. Now he uses this popular entertainment to teach colonial Indian history.
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A Brief History of Prostitution in Ancient Greece and Rome
Sarah Levin-Richardson, associate professor of classics, discusses the significance of prostitution in antiquity.
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The politics of gas prices
Aseem Prakash, professor of political science, explains why the high price of gas is not an economic issue, but a political one.
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How Black Lives Matter protests sparked interest, can lead to change
A new study by the University of Washington and Indiana University finds that the growing use of anti-racist terms shows how Black Lives Matter has shifted the conversation around racism, raising awareness of issues and laying the foundation for social change.
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This tribe has fought for years to get federal recognition. It's about their identity
Josh Reid, associate professor of American Indian studies, explains the Duwamish tribe's long struggle for federal recognition.
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Inclusive Mentoring, a Flock of Fellows, & other Honors
Recent awards and honors celebrate Arts & Sciences faculty and staff accomplishments in teaching, mentoring, research, and more.
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How Zelenskyy emerged as the antithesis of Putin and proved you don’t need to be a strongman to be a great leader
Michael Blake, professor of philosophy, discusses the leadership style of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his political strategy in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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3 questions about Russia's invasion of Ukraine answered
John Koenig, a lecturer in international studies, explains why the recent conflict is extremely unlikely to lead to a direct military engagement with the U.S.