Humanities Division

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Four exceptional graduating seniors have been selected as Dean's Medalists by the College of Arts & Sciences.

For Martin Horst, with majors in French and linguistics, language is a bridge to other cultures.

Four graduate students are receiving the A&S Graduate Medal along with their PhDs.

Each spring, a handful of outstanding faculty earn a special spotlight: a Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA).

Journalism major, Rhea Panela, reflects on her educational journey in this special column for the Seattle Times.
 

Despite its historical importance, the classical language Ge’ez is taught at just three universities in the Western world — including the UW. 

A new online course introduces students to the humanities through A&S faculty's personal stories and favorite artifacts.

Extinction is usually treated as a scientific topic. The course "Cultures of Extinction" explores it with a humanities focus.

Charles Johnson has shown exceptional talent in a wide variety of artistic endeavors: cartoonist, novelist, short story writer, essayist, screenwriter, and educator.

A uniquely collaborative research team unpacks a widely used but rarely scrutinized term in global health.

To celebrate the culture behind the cherry blossoms, the UW's Asian Languages & Literature will host Sakura-Kai Wednesday, March 29, at 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Quad at the UW campus.

Tell a Congressional staffer that you’re visiting to talk about public support for the humanities and you see waves of both puzzlement and relief wash across their face.

Sandra Leyva and Shawn Goicoechea (both BA, 2008) have used unorthodox methods to build community in Arkansas.