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  • Phillip Meng on the UW campus

    A Recipe for Exploration

    At the UW, Phillip Meng juggled a triple major, research, internships, journal editorship, business consulting, and more. Here's his recipe for making the most of the University.

    April 2023 Perspectives
  • Artwork from the comic novella, "In a Yellow Tone."

    Asian American History, Shared through Graphic Novels

    Graphic novels created by American Ethnic Studies students explore the role of Seattle's Asian American community in historic events.

    March 2023 Perspectives
  • Cherry trees in bloom beside a walking path in the UW quad

    Faculty Honored for Leadership, Research & More

    Recent awards and appointments celebrate Arts & Sciences faculty research, leadership, and more. 

    March 2023 Perspectives
  • Musicians playing percussion instruments

    Preparing for a Life in Music

    How do students prepare for a life in music? Faculty and staff in the School of Music discuss the many paths to a music career.

    March 2023 Perspectives
  • Kate Krings and Amy Pace on the University of Washington quad.

    Learning Parenting Skills — While Incarcerated

    Speech & Hearing Sciences faculty and students help incarcerated mothers in a residential parenting program build a strong communication foundation with their child.

    February 2023 Perspectives
  • Arthur Obst in Seattle's Ravenna Park.

    A Philosopher Goes Wild

    Philosopher Arthur Obst, a UW doctoral student, thinks that wild places can thrive — if we adjust our definition of wilderness and embrace the idea of letting go. 

    February 2023 Perspectives
  • Jacob Lawrence working in his studio.

    A Gallery Renovation, Inspired by Jacob Lawrence

    With an Art Building renovation, the Jacob Lawrence Gallery will better reflect its namesake, whose paintings about the Black experience have inspired generations.

    February 2023 Perspectives
  • Nathan Jones headshot

    An Animated Life

    Nathan Jones (2015) tells stories through animation. Both of his UW degrees — creative writing and art — are reflected in is his work. 

    January 2023 Perspectives
  • Sherri Berdine portrait

    Connecting with Native Communities

    Community and mentorship made all the difference to Sherri Berdine (2008) as an Alaska Native (Aleut & CIRI Descendent) UW student. Now she's the University's Director of Tribal Relations.

    January 2023 Perspectives
  • Jeff Lin portrait

    With Psychology, a Gaming Career

    Jeff Lin (2012), obsessed with video games as a child, now leads teams of game developers at Horizon Metaverse — with the help of his UW PhD in psychology.

    January 2023 Perspectives