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By some accounts, Seattle is among the most stressed and sleep-deprived metros in the nation, but let’s forget about that for a moment. New reports find Seattle, and Washington as a whole, rate high on the happiness scale. Milla Titova, assistant teaching professor of psychology at the UW, is quoted.

Communication major Jean Wong shares the ups and downs of her UW study abroad experience in Rome. 

Professor of Philosophy Bill Talbott reflects on a career of practical inquiry

Dean Dianne Harris reflects on the Common Good and what that means for the future of higher education in the 21st century.

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.

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.

Professor Anand Yang grew up on Bollywood films. Now he uses this popular entertainment to teach colonial Indian history. 

Sarah Levin-Richardson, associate professor of classics, discusses the significance of prostitution in antiquity.

Aseem Prakash, professor of political science, explains why the high price of gas is not an economic issue, but a political one.

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.