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  • Democracy by the Numbers

    Mathematics and Democracy, an undergraduate mathematics course, explores the role of math in many aspects of democracy, from elections to proportional representation. 

  • Building Diversity, One Classicist at a Time

    The Department of Classics was recently recognized for its efforts to promote equity and diversity in both its faculty and students.

  • Students and Community Partners Collaborate Through GIS Course

    Using GIS technology, geography students collaborate with community partners on projects ranging from siting Pea Patch gardens to analyzing K-12 student philanthropy. 

  • Embracing the Arctic

    For the Jackson School's Task Force Program, a group traveled to Ottawa in blizzard conditions.

  • Meet 'Humanities First'

    The innovative program launches in fall 2020.

  • Lab Course Features Cutting-Edge Research

    Biology Professor Jay Parrish offers students in BIOL 413 access to his research lab, where they design and conduct their own genetics experiments.

  • The Middle East Crisis and the U.S.

    Professor Joel Migdal sheds light on the Middle East conflict and the U.S. role there in his book Shifting Sands.

  • Burkemobile Hits the Road

    Burke Museum staff travel to schools across the state to introduce the museum's collections to young students. 

  • Religion as a Political Force

    Comparative religion professor James Wellman explores the critical role of religion in politics. 

  • Who Knew Catalysis Could Be So Much Fun?

    A Pacific Science Center exhibit features the work—and snacks—of grad students in the Department of Chemistry. 

  • Students Create Course About Mixed Identities

    Wanting more discussion of mixed-race and mixed-identity issues in their classes, an ambitious group of undergraduates created and taught their own course on the subject. 

  • From the Dean: Welcome!

    Dean Robert Stacey welcomes students to the new academic year and shares opportunities to explore in the College. 

  • Tracking Your Life

    A new sociology course explores self-tracking technology that captures our daily routines.

  • We are First-Generation: College of Arts & Sciences Students and Alumni

    In the College of Arts & Sciences, we are proud to celebrate our first-generation community through a collection of stories! We honor our students and alumni, and their many contributions to our university community and beyond.

  • Hearing Loss Gets Personal at UW EAR

    “The fabric of my life has been ever so enriched by each and every one of you.” A grey-haired gentleman is speaking during a sharing session at the close of UW EAR (Experience Auditory Rehabilitation), a conference for people with hearing loss and their communication partners. His voice cracks as he reaches for a tissue. “I haven’t used Kleenex in such a long while.”