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  • 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. 

  • UW neuroscientist named Next Generation Leader

    Incoming faculty member Z Yan Wang has been named a Next Generation Leader by the Allen Institute. 

  • A "gesture" to jump-start careers

    To prepare students for professional success, the UW College of Arts and Sciences offers “gesture,” a mock startup company where student interns gain skills that employers seek. 

  • The End of a Lifelong Journey

    Astronaut Michael Anderson, who perished in the space shuttle Columbia, earned his B.S. from the UW College of Arts and Sciences in physics and astronomy. 

  • Oatmeal Bread (Makes Five Loaves)

    Family recipe for oatmeal bread suggested by Linda Martin-Morris

  • Two Majors, Complementary Skills

    Elizabeth Xiong (2024), a double major in art history and computer science, shares how she gained different and complementary skills from each major.

  • Why Trump's Still Here

    Professor Christopher Parker, who studies reactionary politics in America, weighs in on Trump and the Presidential race.

  • Same Time, Next Year

    Although Yehuda Hayuth (Ph.D., '77) is president of the University of Haifa in Israel, he still makes time to teach at the University of Washington each summer.

  • Jason and Walter's Excellent Arctic Adventure

    During a visit to the Canadian Arctic to study Inuktitut, the Inuit language, students experienced firsthand the language's connection to the land.

  • Dean Stacey Looks Back — and Ahead

    As Robert Stacey begins his final year as dean of Arts & Sciences, he discusses the College's strengths and challenges.