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  • Scott Magelssen and Julie Tanaka look at an illustrated Shakespeare book donated to UW Libraries.

    Sharing Shakespeare

    Thanks to a School of Drama connection, an 19th-century illustrated Shakespeare edition with an interesting backstory is now part of UW Libraries Special Collections. 

    April 2026 Perspectives
  • Portrait of Matthew Golder in his chemistry lab.

    A Second Life for Plastics

    Chemistry professor Matthew Golder and his research team are exploring ways to alter the chemical structure of plastics to keep them out of landfills.

    April 2026 Perspectives
  • View looking up at two brick buildings on the UW quad, with blooming cherry trees and bright blue sky above.

    Awards for Research, Podcasts & More

    Recent awards celebrate Arts & Sciences faculty for their research, outreach, lifetime achievements, and more. 

    March 2026 Perspectives
  • Maddy Brown in a t-shirt and baseball cap stands on a basketball court.

    A Math Course Inspired by TikTok & Basketball

    After creating popular social media content analyzing basketball statistics, UW Mathematics doctoral student Maddy Brown created a course to help students present data through storytelling. 

    March 2026 Perspectives
  • Professor Nicole McNichols sitting on a bench on the UW campus.

    Nicole McNichols Wants to Improve Your Love Life

    In her new book, "You Could Be Having Better Sex," psychology professor Nicole McNichols shares frank information based on academic research. 

    March 2026 Perspectives
  • Illustration of two Husky dogs looking at each other, with tails curled to create a heart shape.

    Finding Love at the UW

    They met and fell in love as UW students. Here, 10 alumni couples share how they met, their favorite spots on campus, and what the UW still means to them. 

    February 2026 Perspectives
  • Illustration of a student at a desk, with a computer monitor replacing his head.

    AI in the Classroom? For Faculty, It's Complicated

    Three College of Arts & Sciences professors discuss the impact of AI on their teaching and on student learning. The consensus? It’s complicated.

    February 2026 Perspectives
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    What Students Really Think about AI

    Arts & Sciences weigh in on their own use of AI and what they see as the benefits and drawbacks of AI use in undergraduate education more broadly. 

    February 2026 Perspectives
  • Michael Seguin behind the bar at Mobtown Ballroom.

    A Love of Classics and Ballroom

    Michael Seguin studied Classics at the UW and now owns Baltimore's Mobtown Ballroom. The two interests, he says, are more connected than they might seem.

    January 2026 Perspectives
  • Andrea Roberts wearing headphones

    Bringing Music to Life Through Audio Engineering

    UW School of Music alum Andrea Roberts, an audio engineer, has worked with recording artists in a wide range of genres — including Beyoncé.

    December 2025 Perspectives