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August 8, 2019
Eight exceptional Arts & Sciences students have been selected as 2019 Dean's Medalists and Graduate Medalists. Read More
June 4, 2019
Yolanda Barton (BA, Laws, Societies, and Justice, 2004 | MC, Digital Media, 2018) wants to use virtual reality to preserve the music history of Seattle. king5.com
May 30, 2019
Sixteen UW students and alumni were awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarships for the 2019-20 academic year, and one has been named an alternate. washington.edu
January 7, 2019
With Hey Mentor, an online mentoring program, Kevin Truong (BA, 2016) is helping students prepare for college. Read More
October 17, 2018
Learn how sociologist Katherine Beckett's research on racial bias contributed to the abolishment of the death penalty in WA State. seattletimes.com
August 28, 2018
Affiliate Associate Professor of Law, Societies and Justice, Stuart Streichler, on the implications of Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. seattletimes.com
July 17, 2018
Students had $50,000 to spend (for real) in a new UW course on responsible philanthropy. Read More
May 21, 2018
Op-ed by Professor Katherine Beckett of the Department of Law, Societies and Justice. seattletimes.com
February 22, 2018
Letter to the Editor referencing Department of Law, Societies and Justice Professor Katherine Beckett's 2014 study on capital punishment. goskagit.com
September 25, 2017
Former chair of the UW Department of Political Science takes on new role. Read More
June 9, 2017
Since 1932, the President’s Medal has been awarded to the graduating senior who has achieved the most distinguished academic record at the university. Meet this year's awardee. washington.edu
June 8, 2017
Four exceptional graduating seniors have been selected as Dean's Medalists by the College of Arts & Sciences. Read More
January 3, 2017
Experts have long known that perceived peril can blind people to their surroundings. Jonathan Wender, lecturer of sociology and law, societies and justice at the UW, is quoted. usnews.com
June 16, 2016
Students majoring in biochemistry, English and political science receive 2016 President's Medals. Read More
November 5, 2015
The United States imprisons more people than any other country in the world. Humanities Washington hosted one of its Think & Drink events to explore the reasons behind this rise in incarceration. kuow.org