Humanities Division

Catherine Cole, the divisional dean of the arts and a professor of English and dance, discusses her teaching philosophy as the UW returns to in-person classes.

This week at the UW, attend Lux Aeterna, watch recorded events, and more.

Marina Dunaravich reconnected with Russian language and culture years after leaving Russia as a child. A new scholarship celebrates her Russian heritage and family.

Through public events and exhibitions, connect with the UW community every week! This week, attend gallery exhibitions, watch recorded events, and more.

This week at the UW, attend gallery exhibitions, watch recorded events, and more.

University of Washington Provost Mark A. Richards today announced Dianne Harris will become dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, beginning Sept. 1.

English Ph.D. candidate Brittney Frantece discusses an exhibition at the Jacob Lawrence Art Gallery.

The Seattle Times asks author and UW student Zoe Hana Mikuta what she's reading, as part of a monthly feature.

Before heading off to college, UW student and English major Zoe Hana Mikuta signed a two-book deal with major publisher Macmillan, with the movie rights quickly optioned. The first of those books, a young adult science fiction novel called “Gearbreakers,” comes out June 29; in it, two teen girls fighting opposite sides in a futuristic society fall in love. Shawn Wong, professor of English at the UW, is quoted.

This week, attend several museum exhibitions, the Indigenous walking tour, and more.

Seattle Met compiled a list of books for kids and young adults, which includes several UW-affiliated authors: Charles Johnson, professor emeritus of English; UW alumna Barbara Berger; and UW student Zoe Hana Mikuta.

Seattle Met compiled a list of books for kids and young adults, which includes several UW-affiliated authors: Charles Johnson, professor emeritus of English; UW alumna Barbara Berger; and UW student Zoe Hana Mikuta.

KUOW presents a special statewide broadcast on Asian and Pacific Islander identities and experiences in America today. Douglas Ishii, assistant professor of English at the UW, is interviewed.

In addition to celebrating our graduates this week, attend several museum exhibitions, watch recorded events through ArtsUW On Demand, and more.

For more than 50 years, the UW Awards of Excellence have celebrated outstanding faculty, staff, students and alumni whose achievements exemplify the University’s mission. This year, 20 people were honored with the new Together We Will award, which celebrates outstanding staff contributions made during the challenges of 2020.