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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Imagining the Future of Higher Education & the Liberal Arts
The Futurists, a group of Arts & Science faculty and leadership, are exploring the possibilities for higher education and the liberal arts many decades from now.
Through Chemistry and 3D Printing, New Materials Emerge
A research team led by Alshakim Nelson uses 3D-printing to develop bioplastics with potential applications in medicine, engineering, and more.
A Gift to Honor a Beloved Professor
Emeritus professor Lawrence Bliquez was stunned — and touched — to learn that alumna Laura Matz wanted to create an endowment in his honor.
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Adolph ranked #1 among political scientists for impact
In a global ranking of research productivity of political scientists, UW Professor Christopher Adolph was ranked first globally for recent impact, thanks to his research on COVID-19 policies.
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Cool Courses for Summer Quarter 2025
It's time to think about summer quarter course registration! Check out these cool Arts & Sciences courses to be offered Summer Quarter 2025.
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UW Information School ties for 1st; other UW programs place highly in US News & World Report Best Graduate Schools ranking
The University of Washingtons graduate and professional degree programs were widely recognized as among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Reports 2026 Best Graduate Schools released late Monday.
UW Arts Events
Upcoming College of Arts & Sciences Events
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Improvised Music Project Festival (IMPFEST): Music of Josh Johnson
04/26/20257:30 p.m -
Trump in the World 2.0 Spring Lecture Series: Global Information
04/28/20255:00 p.m