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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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UW researcher who studies big and weird stars named next editor-in-chief of astronomy journals
UW astronomer Emily Levesque will soon add a new role as editor-in-chief of the prestigious American Astronomical Society Journals to her ongoing work studying red supergiants and other stellar oddities.
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Immigration arrests linked to WA driver data off the charts
Immigration arrests linked to a search of Washington driver information have jumped at least fivefold since July, according to new data from the University of Washingtons Center for Human Rights. Angelina Godoy, professor of law, societies, and justice and of international studies, as well as director of the Center for Human Rights at the UW, is quoted.
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Reinforced vertebrae allow plunge-diving seabirds to survive high-speed impact
A new University of Washington study shows that plunge-diving birds such as gannets and boobies have unique morphological adaptations that allow them to survive high speed, headfirst impact.
UW Arts Events
Upcoming College of Arts & Sciences Events
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2026 Fall MFA Show (Jacob Lawrence Gallery)
09/30/2026 - 11/07/2026