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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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Vi Hilbert in a woven cape, with her hands raised.

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.

Johnathan Cox with arms folded, with snowy peaked mountains of Kyrgyzstan behind him.

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. 

Thuc Nhi Nguyen standing in front of a colorful statue of the interlocked Olympic rings.

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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    Cool Courses for Spring Quarter 2026

    It's time to think about spring quarter course registration! Check out these cool Arts & Sciences courses to be offered Spring Quarter 2026.

    02/06/2026 | College of Arts & Sciences
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    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.

    February 2026 Perspectives
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    What Students Really Think about AI

    Arts & Sciences weigh in on their own use of AI and what they see as the benefits and drawbacks of AI use in undergraduate education more broadly. 

    February 2026 Perspectives
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