Arts & Sciences people and programs are often featured in local, national, and campus media. Learn about groundbreaking research and other accomplishments, and hear from faculty with expertise on complex societal issues. Be sure to check our event listings for upcoming performances, lectures, and more.
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A Healing Heart Returns
In February, the UW Symphony will perform a symphony that Coast Salish elder Vi Hilbert commissioned years ago to heal the world after the heartbreak of 9/11.
Through Soil Science, an Adventure in Kyrgyzstan
Chemistry PhD alum Jonathan Cox spent most of 2025 in Kyrgyzstan, helping farmers improve their soil — and their crops — through soil testing.
A Sports Obsession Inspires a Career
Thuc Nhi Nguyen got her start at the UW Daily. Now she's a sports reporter for the L.A. Times, writing about the Lakers and the Olympics.
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Finding Love at the UW
They met and fell in love as UW students. Here, 10 alumni couples share how they met, their favorite spots on campus, and what the UW still means to them.
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ArtSci Roundup: February
While February might be just 28 days, the UW College of Arts & Sciences offers an exciting lineup of more than 40 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.
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Charting the Path: An interview with Lydia Berhanu, OMA&D’s 2026 honoree for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Lydia Berhanu is her own mentor. That’s not to say the University of Washington senior didn’t grow up in a supportive household (she did) or wasn’t surrounded by supportive educators (she was). But when it comes to illuminating her path forward, she’s been the one holding the flashlight.
UW Arts Events
Upcoming College of Arts & Sciences Events
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2026 History Lecture Series: Roman Prisons and the Mirror of History
02/04/20267:30 p.m