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Arts & Sciences people and programs are often featured in local, national, and campus media. Learn about groundbreaking research and other accomplishments, and hear from faculty with expertise on complex societal issues. Be sure to check our event listings for upcoming performances, lectures, and more. 

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Arianna Long in the UW Planetarium, with galaxies projected on the screen overhead.

Massive Galaxies & Mentorship

Astronomy professor Arianna Long studies massive and extreme early galaxies, some dating back 13 billion years, and mentors future generations of scientists. 

Illustration of open book with an embedded door that is open with a desert scene through the door.

Humanity was Here

UW senior Piper Sorensen shares why the humanities matter, and how majoring in English has helped shape her world view. 

UW students walking through downtown Seattle with Smith Tower in the background.

Storytelling Centered Around the World Cup

Undergrads in the Summer Institute in the Arts and Humanities researched political and cultural questions that swirled around the World Cup this summer.

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  • aerial photo of UW quad in fall, with leaves changing color

    Looking Ahead Together

    Dean Daryl Maeda reflects on his first months at the UW and charts a course for the future.

    09/30/2026 | College of Arts & Sciences
  • ArtSci Roundup: October 2026

    Come curious. Leave inspired. The UW offers an exciting lineup of in-person and online events. From thought-provoking art and music to conversations on culture, history, and science, the UW community invites you to explore, learn, and connect across disciplines throughout the University. Sign up to receive a monthly notice when the ArtSci Roundup has been published. Go directly to the week you’d like to view: Week 1: September 28 – October 4 Week 2: October 5 – 11 Week 3:...
    09/24/2026 | UW News
  • Opinion: Dont be fooled by this summer of AI hype

    "Its been a busy few months for AI hype. At the end of April, Anthropic claimed that its model Claude Mythos is better at finding software vulnerabilities than most security experts. Then we had the OpenAIHugging Face hacking incident, after which Anthropic (proudly) and Meta (reluctantly) disclosed similar incidents involving their models," write Emily M. Bender, professor of linguistics at the UW, and Timnit Gebru.
    09/22/2026 | MIT Technology Review
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