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Professor Nicole McNichols sitting on a bench on the UW campus.

Nicole McNichols Wants to Improve Your Love Life

In her new book, "You Could Be Having Better Sex," psychology professor Nicole McNichols shares frank information based on academic research.

Illustration of a student at a desk, with a computer monitor replacing his head.

AI in the Classroom? For Faculty, It's Complicated

Three College of Arts & Sciences professors discuss the impact of AI on their teaching and on student learning. The consensus? It’s complicated.

Maddy Brown in a t-shirt and baseball cap stands on a basketball court.

A Math Course Inspired by TikTok & Basketball

Mathematics doctoral student Maddy Brown created a course to help students present data through storytelling, as she does on TikTok.

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New Leadership Appointments in Arts & Sciences

The University of Washington College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) has announced two new leadership appointments. Candice Rai, UW professor of English and faculty coordinator of the UW in the High School writing program, has been appointed to serve as CAS Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education. Anis Bawarshi, the Thomas L. & Margo G. Wyckoff Endowed Professor of English, has been appointed to serve as Director of the C21 Program.

04/03/2026 | College of Arts & Sciences
ArtSci Roundup: April 2026

Come curious. Leave inspired. The UW offers an exciting lineup of in-person and online events. From thought-provoking art and music to conversations on culture, history, and science, the UW community invites you to explore, learn, and connect across disciplines throughout the University. Sign up to receive a monthly notice when the ArtSci Roundup has been published. ArtSci On Your Own Time or From Your Own Home Video | Katz Distinguished Lectures Playlist (Simpson Center for the Humanities) From Mourning across...

03/20/2026 | UW News
Bawarshi Receives CCCC Exemplar Award

Anis Bawarshi, professor of English, was recently honored by the Conference on College Composition and Communication for representing “the highest ideals of scholarship, teaching, and service to the entire profession."

03/17/2026 | College of Arts & Sciences