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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Massive Galaxies & Mentorship
Astronomy professor Arianna Long studies massive and extreme early galaxies, some dating back 13 billion years, and mentors future generations of scientists.
Humanity was Here
UW senior Piper Sorensen shares why the humanities matter, and how majoring in English has helped shape her world view.
Storytelling Centered Around the World Cup
Undergrads in the Summer Institute in the Arts and Humanities researched political and cultural questions that swirled around the World Cup this summer.
Most Recent
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Chemical Sciences Building Reflects Future of Chemistry at the UW
The new Chemical Sciences Building, which broke ground on September 30, has been designed to enhance chemistry research and teaching excellence at the UW.
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Washingtons oyster industry is at war with ghost shrimp
Willapa Bay is the nations most prolific estuary for oyster production, responsible for 10% to 20% of all U.S. oysters. But these landings dont come easy. The UW's Jennifer Ruesink, professor of biology; and Emma Guerrini Romano, doctoral student of biology, are quoted.
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Opinion: This is the argument we should be having about the Cornell rape case
"I am a Cornell graduate and a former sorority member. Since then, I’ve built my career as a human sexuality professor who teaches about 4,000 undergraduates annually at the University of Washington. My class, which encompasses the topic of consent and assault, is one of the largest courses of its kind in the country..." writes Nicole McNichols, associate professor of psychology at the UW.
UW Arts Events
Upcoming College of Arts & Sciences Events
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Dance Graduate Student Research Symposium
10/14/202612:30 p.m