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October 16, 2018
The College of Arts and Sciences mourns the loss of Paul G. Allen, a long-time friend of the UW, innovator and philanthropist. UW President Ana Mari Cauce called Mr. Allen a “man of extraordinary vision, leadership and generosity whose impact on our world is profound.” Read More
October 10, 2018
Playwrights create written scripts; music composers write down scores. But how do you write down and save a dance? kuow.org
October 5, 2018
“I want to recover these moments in which women were stepping out into the streets, onto the screen, and behind the camera and mobilizing." washington.edu
October 4, 2018
UW Biology Professor Janneke Hille Ris Lambers' research on the effect of climate change on plants is described in a recent article. hcn.org
October 4, 2018
NPR Kroc Fellowship selected Mayowa Aina (BA, International Studies, 2017) for the yearlong program designed to develop the next generation of extraordinary public media journalists. publicradioeast.org
October 4, 2018
<p>NPR Kroc Fellowship selected Mayowa Aina (BA, International Studies, 2017) for the yearlong progrgram designed to develop the next generation of extraordinary public media journalists.</p> publicradioeast.org
October 2, 2018
Widely dismissed after publication, John Okada's (BA, English, '47) 1957 book was nearly forgotten until it gained attention by word of mouth throughout the Asian-American community. japantimes.co.jp
October 1, 2018
Two UW scientists, Abigail Swann (assistant professor, biology and atmospheric sciences) and Marlies Kovenock (biology doctoral student), have discovered that plants with thicker leaves may exacerbate the effects of climate change because they would be less efficient in sequestering atmospheric carbon, a fact that climate change models to date have... washington.edu
September 27, 2018
Carolyn Yuen-Marino (BA, English, 2010) wanted to see more Asian American representation in pop culture, so she took a leap of faith and produced her own web series. king5.com
September 25, 2018
Students expose layers hidden beneath the city's staggering wealth, using "dark tourism" to find reasons for protest and celebration--sometimes both at once. medium.com
September 25, 2018
UW Psychology research study finds that practicing mindfulness benefits parents and their children. washington.edu
September 25, 2018
Research team led by UW Professor Takato Imaizumi discovers gene activity in plants that leads to flowering. washington.edu
September 20, 2018
A team of researchers led by Sam Wasser (Director of UW Center for Conservation Biology) is examining the genetic data in seized elephant ivory to trace it back to the animals’ homelands and connect it to global trafficking crimes. washington.edu
September 14, 2018
Funding to support the teaching and study of world regions and foreign languages, and generate public engagement in international affairs. jsis.washington.edu
September 11, 2018
Jodi Green and Mike Halperin discuss their personal inspiration for creating an endowed professorship in biology. Read More