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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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The Big Pig's big 4-0
Pike Place Market’s famous Rachel the Pig, a creation by Georgia Gerber, ’82, turns 40 on August 17.
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Rob Rhee Named Joan Mitchell Fellow
Rob Rhee, associate professor in the School of Art + Art History + Design, has been named a 2026 Joan Mitchell Fellow, a coveted prize for visual artists.
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Humanity was Here
UW English major Piper Sorensen ('27) shares why the humanities matter, particularly in our polarized society, and how studying the humanities has shaped her world view.
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