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The new Chemical Sciences Building, which broke ground on September 30, has been designed to enhance chemistry research and teaching excellence at the UW.

Daryl Joji Maeda, the Katherine and John Simpson Endowed Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, reflects on his vision for the College and the importance of a broad liberal arts education in the 21st century. 

From hosting student movies nights to supporting public events to studying the skies, we talked to two faculty members about how these discretionary funds raised on Husky Giving Day will impact their communities.

UW Regent Dow Constantine, who has three UW degrees, was Washington's longest-serving King County Executive and now leads Sound Transit as CEO.

Astronomy professor Arianna Long studies some of the most massive and extreme early galaxies and mentors future generations of scientists. 

UW English major Piper Sorensen ('27) shares why the humanities matter, particularly in our polarized society, and how studying the humanities has shaped her world view. 

In a recent School of Drama production about the transition from life to death, actors swapped roles nightly, creating a different experience with each performance. 

Recent awards celebrate Arts & Sciences faculty, staff, and students for their research, leadership, and more.

Arts & Science faculty, students, and alumni were among the recipients of 2026 UW Awards of Excellence for their teaching, volunteerism, and innovation. 

Daryl Maeda brings his extensive leadership expertise to the UW College of Arts & Sciences in July, as he becomes the next Katherine and John Simpson Endowed Dean.