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May 4, 2016
Working with Somali community leaders, a UW psychology professor has developed a trauma intervention program for the Somali community. Read More
May 4, 2016
Undergraduates participating in the College's first Ideathon spent 48 hours brainstorming about engagement in the humanities. Read More
April 26, 2016
Some composers transcend the music they create, coming alive in the popular imagination as figures of interest. Music + history join to offer a truly unique experience of one such composer. On Sunday, May 1, 2016, the UW School of Music hosts a Schubertiade , free and open to the public. Come hear live performances of the music of Franz Schubert, and learn about his cultural presence throughout history through narration and a pre-concert lecture. Read More
March 22, 2016
With Myanmar's transition to democracy, access to information has surged. UW helps Myanmar's citizens navigate this new reality. Read More
March 22, 2016
Biology professor Dee Boersma is a finalist for the Indianapolis Prize, the highest honor for animal conservationists. Read More
March 22, 2016
Composer Marcin Pączkowski uses sensor technology to alter music through specific movements. Read More
March 22, 2016
Astronomy's "Cosmologies and Cultures" course explores the Big Bang theory but also other stories about the Universe's origins. Read More
March 22, 2016
With a major award and internship from Disney, drama major David Borning is one step closer to his dream of designing theme parks. Read More
March 22, 2016
As ancient cultural sites are pillaged in war-torn regions, a new course asks what can be done to stem the destruction. Read More
February 9, 2016
Three A&S alumni recently opened Seattle's first cat café, which brings together two Northwest favorites: coffee and kitties. Read More
February 9, 2016
Mentorship, career workshops, internships, and other A&S programs help smooth students' transition from college to career. Read More
February 9, 2016
Julia Tai (2010), a conductor in Seattle, loves "the challenge of...pulling all the sound together to make something great." Read More
February 9, 2016
Shirley Malcom (1967) has been a vocal advocate for equity in STEM fields, building on her own experiences in the sciences. Read More
February 9, 2016
"A strong sense of curiosity is an absolute necessity," says Allan Mustard (1978), U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan. Read More
February 9, 2016
Matthew Moore (2008), a game designer at Disney Interactive, says studying the humanities has made him a better designer. Read More
February 9, 2016
Eric Stowe (2001, 2003) founded Splash to ensure safe water for children living in urban poverty in Asia and Africa. Read More
December 9, 2015
Through a pilot program, parents learn how they can help their children develop the skills of self-regulation and effortful control. Read More