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Death, Humor, and a Bingo Wheel
Actors swapped roles nightly in a recent School of Drama play about the transition from life to death, making each performance a new experience.
Humanity was Here
UW senior Piper Sorensen shares why the humanities matter, and how majoring in English has helped shape her world view.
2026 Dean's Medalists, Exploring Big Questions
The College’s 2026 Dean’s Medalists took on ambitious projects to better understand our society, our humanity, and the universe, all while maintaining stellar grades.
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Valerie Curtis-Newton looks toward Seattle theater’s future amid UW retirement
After decades of refining her own artistic voice while navigating ever-shifting cultural, economic and aesthetic tides, Valerie Curtis-Newton is embracing her role as an elder states-artist, retiring from her UW role and looking toward the future.
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UW study identifies genetic changes tied to more severe cognitive symptoms in schizophrenia
Researchers at the University of Washington are investigating how genetic changes impact the severity of schizophrenia symptoms. A new study supports the idea that deletions in genes that regulate early brain and neuron development are associated with more severe features of schizophrenia spectrum disorders, particularly lower cognitive abilities. -
Initial Thoughts on Penelope in Nolan's Odyssey
Christopher Nolan's latest film, The Odyssey, has everyone talking, including classicists. UW Classics professor Olga Levaniouk, who has long studied Homer and the Odyssey, shares her thoughts about the movie in general and in particular what she liked about the figure of Penelope, played by Anne Hathaway.
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