Humanities Division

Grecia Leal Pardo (BA, 2019) celebrates stories and storytelling. 

UW professor Ralina Joesph is teaching people to talk about race across generational and racial lines

Ryan Robinson (BA, 2019) digs deep for archaeological research.

Is there a Northwest accent? The Pacific Northwest English Study is about to begin a new, three-year research project listening to voices from throughout the region.

What do you do when society tells you that the passion or skill you’ve decided to pursue in college won’t give you a sustainable lifestyle?

This week in the arts, partake in the #HEREproject, attend one of the 2019 School of Art + Art History + Design Graduation Exhibitions, and more!

KUOW interviews Anu Taranath, faculty member in English and Comparative History of Ideas departments, about her new book called Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World.

English professor and best-selling author David Shields wrote, produced and directed “Lynch: A History.”

This week in the arts, visit a graduation exhibition, attend the premier of “Lynch: A History'” at SIFF, see “Nina Simone: Four Women” at the Rep., and more!

Sixteen UW students and alumni were awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarships for the 2019-20 academic year, and one has been named an alternate.

Andrew Nestingen, chair of the Department of Scandinavian Studies, weighs in on how Nordic culture has influenced Seattle culture.

Recent notable books by UW faculty, several from Arts & Sciences. explore mindful international travel, men seeking work as day laborers, and activist teachers.

Through a Simpson Center program, UW doctoral students explore the challenges and benefits of teaching at a two-year college.

Selim Kuru's love of literature all started with his mother, "she was an avid reader and had a library under lock and key and would release books for me according to my age."

This week in the arts, examine up-close a selection of Peruvian textiles from the Henry’s collection, attend a lecture about Nordic innovation at the Nordic Museum, and more!