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  • Act III for the Jones Playhouse

    After an extensive remodel—only the second in its 78-year history—the Jones Playhouse reopens in October with a host of improvements.

  • Mapping the Coronavirus

    Geography professor Bo Zhao has created an interactive map with real-time information about the spread of the coronavirus. 

  • Saving Lives Through Performance

    A UW doctoral student studies the powerful role of performance in providing health education in The Gambia, Africa.

  • From the Studio to the Smithsonian

    Professor and glass artist Mark Zirpel will leave the studio to immerse himself in the Smithsonian Institution's collections during a two-month research fellowship that—like his own work—bridges art and science.

  • A Boatload of Stories

    Two students from the Master of Communication in Digital Media Program spent a fortnight at sea, joining scientists on a research mission and capturing their activities through photographs and video.

  • A Nobel Perspective on Literature

    A new literature course focuses on Nobel Prize winners and the sometimes surprising factors that led to their win. 

  • New Museum Fueled by A&S Alumni

    The new Northwest African American Museum opened in Seattle in March, with many A&S alumni among its dedicated staff. 

  • Worth a Thousand Words—and a Pulitzer

    A&S alumnus David Horsey (BA, Communications, 1976) wins a Pulitzer Prize for Distinguished Editorial Cartooning.

  • Native Voices

    Though the Native Voices program, students create film documentaries involving Indigenous research.

  • Germanics, the Frye, and the Occult

    Albert von Keller's early 20th century paintings, on view at the Frye Art Museum, explore the occult. To place his work in context, the Frye and the UW Department of Germanics are presenting a three-lecture series, “Connections and Contexts: Evenings on German Art and Culture.”

  • Dancing with the Stars — and Planets

    As a triple major in astronomy, physics, and dance, Zakkir Rahman has decided his future is in the arts.

  • An Elusive Particle Makes its Debut

    After decades of searching, scientists recently found the Higgs boson, an elusive subatomic particle that may provide clues to the origins of the universe. UW physicists played a key role in the discovery.

  • Deciphering an Ancient Buddhist Manuscript

    An ancient manuscript, recently acquired by the UW Libraries, offers new insights into the history of Buddhism. 

  • Obama Adviser's Roller Coaster Ride for Healthcare Reform

    Robert Kocher, '94, discusses the experience of serving as an adviser to President Obama during the crafting of healthcare reform legislation—and why he thinks the legislation is a huge step forward for healthcare in the U.S. 

  • A Life Abroad, with Coffee

    Julian  Fellerman (2011) works abroad for a specialty direct-to-consumer coffee company, combining his personal and professional interests.