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  • Cool Courses for Winter 2024

    It's time to think about winter quarter course registration! Check out these cool Arts & Sciences courses to be offered this winter.

  • In Ukraine, Language is Political

    Ukraine's national language is Ukrainian, but many citizens grew up speaking Russian. Does that matter? Professor Laada Bilaniuk studies language and Ukrainian identity.

  • Trisha Brown, in Stereo

    Choreographer Trisha Brown is the focus of a series of coordinated events on campus this spring, including an exhibition, lectures, performances, and master classes. 

  • A Deep Dive into History & Race

    In his academic work and community involvement, Dustin Abrahamson is committed to addressing racism.

  • A Tlingit Leader in the Making

    Her exploration at the UW has led Stephanie Masterman (BA, American Indian Studies; Arctic Studies minor; 2022) to leadership roles in her tribal community.

  • Rethinking Research: What's Ethics Got to Do With It?

    When scientists studying the deadly H5N1 “bird flu” virus reengineered it to be transmissible in humans, the potential for the virus to become a public security threat intensified.

  • ArtSci People & Research in the Media: Autumn Quarter Roundup

    The College of Arts & Sciences is home to many distinguished researchers, faculty, and students. Their work and contributions have been featured in media outside of the UW and across the country. Take a look at some ArtSci features from this past Autumn Quarter. With everything from AI to Orca whales, ArtSci people and research in the media has something for everyone.

  • An Award-winning Photojournalist, in Focus

    David Ryder's photographs have been published in major US publications, including TIME magazine and The New York Times. He got his start as a photojournalist as UW undergrad working at The Daily. 

  • Merging Interests

    There have been big changes in the College of Arts and Sciences in the past few years as long-standing departments have joined together to create new, more effective units. 

  • A Research Lab in the Performing Arts

    Visiting artists are immersed in creative research at the UW through an interdisciplinary initiative.

  • The Curious Journey of Chinese Characters

    Several Asian countries adapted the Chinese writing system—the oldest writing system still in use—for their own languages. In a new book, Professor Zev Handel shares how that happened.

  • Design Meets the Inner City

    Alumnus Maurice Woods created the Inneract Project, a summer program that introduces inner city youth to graphic design as a career option. The program is offered through the School of Art.

  • Cool Courses for Winter Quarter 2026

    It's time to think about winter quarter course registration! Check out these cool Arts & Sciences courses to be offered Winter Quarter 2026.

  • A Bitcoin Believer

    When she first heard about Bitcoin, Jinyoung Lee Englund ('06) was puzzled. Now she's a spokesperson for the Bitcoin Foundation.

  • Kevin Thompson Named Associate Dean for Advancement

    Thompson joins the UW after serving in advancement leadership roles in public and private universities.