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A view of the solar system showing the orbital pathway of dwarf planet candidate 2026 ED138, discovered in data from the Simonyi Survey telescope at the NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory. Initial analysis indicates that it may be among the largest and brightest bodies scientists have discovered in this region of the solar system. Photo: NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory/NOIRLab/SLAC/AURA/R. Proctor. Image Processing: M. Zamani (NSF NOIRLab).

Rubin Observatory reveals its first dwarf planet candidate in our solar system

Using preliminary data from the Simonyi Survey Telescope at the NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, scientists have discovered a new dwarf planet candidate in our solar system.

A dancer, roped for safety, leaps skyward off the side of Meany Hall

A Dance Film That Soars

In their new dance film, professors Rachael Lincoln and Juliet McMains highlight dancers (including Lincoln) leaping along an exterior wall of Meany Hall, 30 feet in the air.

Megan Ming Francis on the UW campus, with sunlit greenery in the background.

Where Philanthropy Meets Racial Justice

Political science professor Megan Ming Francis studies how philanthropy impacts social justice movements, sometimes with unintended consequences.

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2026 Arts & Sciences Guide to UW Family Weekend

The College of Arts & Sciences welcomes students and their families to connect with faculty and staff, learn about a variety of topics, and explore our spaces throughout UW Family Weekend! Join your Husky for two fun-filled days on campus on Friday, November 6–Saturday, November 7, 2026.

10/28/2026 | College of Arts & Sciences
Rubin Observatory reveals its first dwarf planet candidate in our solar system

Using preliminary data from the Simonyi Survey Telescope at the NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, scientists have discovered a new dwarf planet candidate in our solar system. If confirmed, the distant world would join Pluto, Ceres, Eris, Haumea and Makemake as our system’s sixth official dwarf planet.

10/27/2026 | UW News
How to Persuade People: A Philosopher's Perspective

In our increasingly polarized world, philosophy professor Colin Marshall's new book about successful — and ethical — persuasion offers an encouraging perspective.

November 2026 Perspectives