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    Knighthood and Other Honors for A&S Faculty

    Knighthood, a Woman of Courage award, and more honors for faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences.

    May 2016 Perspectives
  • Antiquities at Risk

    As ancient cultural sites are pillaged in war-torn regions, a new course asks what can be done to stem the destruction.

    March 2016 Perspectives
  • Designing for Disney

    With a major award and internship from Disney, drama major David Borning is one step closer to his dream of designing theme parks.

    March 2016 Perspectives
  • Explaining How It All Began

    Astronomy's "Cosmologies and Cultures" course explores the Big Bang theory but also other stories about the Universe's origins.

    March 2016 Perspectives
  • A Marriage of Music and Motion

    Composer Marcin Pączkowski uses sensor technology to alter music through specific movements.

    March 2016 Perspectives
  • A Prize for the Penguin Protector

    Biology professor Dee Boersma is a finalist for the Indianapolis Prize, the highest honor for animal conservationists.

    March 2016 Perspectives
  • Myanmar Goes Mobile, with UW's Help

    With Myanmar's transition to democracy, access to information has surged. UW helps Myanmar's citizens navigate this new reality.

    March 2016 Perspectives
  • Awards, Honors, and Professorships

    Recent honors to College of Arts & Sciences faculty and staff.

    March 2016 Perspectives
  • Partnering for Safe Water

    Eric Stowe (2001, 2003) founded Splash to ensure safe water for children living in urban poverty in Asia and Africa.

    February 2016 Perspectives
  • Game Designer with a Humanist Edge

    Matthew Moore (2008), a game designer at Disney Interactive, says studying the humanities has made him a better designer.

    February 2016 Perspectives