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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.

UW student and Rhodes Scholar Shubham Bansal standing on the UW campus with crossed arms.

UW Undergrad Named Rhodes Scholar

Neuroscience and medical anthropology major Shubham Bansal has been named a 2026 Rhodes Scholar, one of the most prestigious awards for U.S. students.

Person watching a movie at home, with a popcorn container on the table and stockinged feet resting on the edge of the table.

Need a Break from Holiday Movies? Try These

For those wanting a break from holiday movies, Cinema & Media Studies faculty and grad students offer suggestions that offer a more subtle nod to the season.

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10 Arts & Sciences Stories from 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we're sharing some of the year's top Arts & Sciences stories.

December 2025 Perspectives
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. The symphony was first performed by the Seattle Symphony in 2006.

December 2025 Perspectives
A recap of Webb telescope discoveries

Emily Levesque, an associate professor of astronomy at the UW who specializes in massive stars and supernovas, joined host Leah Pezzetti on The Sky Above to discuss the biggest and best discoveries to come from the James Webb Space Telescope this past year.

12/02/2025 | KING5