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Arianna Long in the UW Planetarium, with galaxies projected on the screen overhead.

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.

Illustration of open book with an embedded door that is open with a desert scene through the door.

Humanity was Here

UW senior Piper Sorensen shares why the humanities matter, and how majoring in English has helped shape her world view.

UW students walking through downtown Seattle with Smith Tower in the background.

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

I am First-Generation: Rebakah Daro Minarchek

"I try to ensure that students never feel embarrassment at not knowing something. Learning should be a fun and exciting experience, unhindered by fears of not knowing the social rules of the college experience." – Rebakah Daro Minarchek, Associate Teaching Professor

10/21/2026
ArtSci Roundup: November 2026

Come curious. Leave inspired. The UW offers an exciting lineup of in-person and online events. From thought-provoking art and music to conversations on culture, history, and science, the UW community invites you to explore, learn, and connect across disciplines throughout the University. And you don’t have to wait until November: Take a look at everything still happening in October. Go directly to the week you’d like to view: Week 1: November 2 – 8 Week 2: November 9 – 15...

10/19/2026 | UW News
You cant make this stuff up: Why we remain fascinated by Elizabeth Holmes

The entrepreneur turned fraudster is the subject of an Oscar-tipped new documentary that takes an unusual look at her strange legacy. Margaret O'Mara, professor of history at the UW, is quoted.

10/19/2026 | The Guardian