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  • Gloria Hewitt teaching

    Pioneering Women in Mathematical Sciences

    Race and gender challenges did not deter two brilliant alumnae in the mathematical sciences.

    July 2018 Perspectives
  • Student in studio, working on an art book

    Artists and Writers, by the Book

    Art and creative writing students collaborated on artist books through an interdisciplinary course. 

    July 2018 Perspectives
  • Nick Hanaer

    Anatomy of a Graduation Speech

    Nick Hanauer is grateful that he majored in philosophy. In a speech at the 2018 Department of Philosophy graduation reception, he explains why.

    July 2018 Perspectives
  • Claire Kenny at microscope, doing conservator work on a print

    The Paper Protector

    Art conservator Claire Kenny works with collections at the Henry Art Gallery and University Libraries.

    July 2018 Perspectives
  • Osman Salahuddin working at his ASUW office desk.

    UW's Renaissance Man

    Scientist, humanist, and ASUW president Osman Salahuddin has experienced the UW from multiple perspectives.

    June 2018 Perspectives
  • Kiki Li in a UW dance studio

    Challenging the Mind & Body

    Kyki Li came to the UW from China for the freedom to explore. It was everything she'd hoped for.

    June 2018 Perspectives
  • Oded Oron on the UW campus

    In Israel, Asylum Seekers Find Their Voice

    Oded Oron witnessed a massive protest of aslyum-seeking refugees in Tel Aviv. Then he wrote a PhD dissertation about it.

    June 2018 Perspectives
  • Justin Roach in front of movie theater on the Ave.

    An Eye for Film

    Aspiring filmmaker Justin Roach says his cinema & media studies major helped him develop "a really good eye" for film. 

    June 2018 Perspectives
  • Arianne Easton with a UW campus building behind her.

    An Optimist Studies Race & Equity

    PhD student Arianne Eason believes that understanding what shapes our views on race is the first step toward positive change. 

    June 2018 Perspectives
  • Dean Robert Stacey portrait on campus with greenery behind him.

    From the Dean

    Dean Robert Stacey on the current national conversation about academic majors.

    June 2018 Perspectives