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.
Featured
Million Named Freedom Scholar
American Indian Studies professor Dian Million received a Freedom Scholar Award, which honors leading academics whose visionary work advances social and economic justice.
A Gesture to Jump-Start Careers
To prepare students for professional success, Arts & Sciences offers “gesture,” a mock startup company where student interns gain skills that employers seek.
A Transformative Gift for Arts & Sciences
To honor his wife and support the college that has meant so much to both of them, former Arts & Sciences Dean John Simpson created the Katherine and John Simpson Endowed Deanship.
Most Recent
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Low-fly zone
While some dancers only appear weightless, Rachael Lincoln—with the help of climbing technology—literally defies gravity.
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The Public Impact of Private Cities
Geography major Edwin Bai has researched private cities, developed by individuals and corporations, that "take the libertarian idea of low government regulation to the maximum."
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The Perks of Being a UW Student
Opportunities on campus and in the community that are free or discounted for UW students.
UW Arts Events
Upcoming College of Arts & Sciences Events
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A Celebration of 25 Years of the Simpson Center and a Legacy of Leadership
12/04/20253:30 p.m -
Kawasaki Artist in Residence Showing (Dance)
12/04/20255:00 p.m -
School of Drama Presents: "They Don't Pay! We Won't Pay!"
12/05/2025 - 12/13/2025