Social Sciences Division

Kam Wing Chan, a professor of geography, comments on China's rural-urban migrants.

The housing crisis was also a major migration event, although we seldom think of it that way. As many as 10 million families lost their homes to foreclosure.

Ruth Behar, professor of anthropology at the University of Michigan, will deliver the 40th annual Samuel and Althea Stroum Lectures at 7:30 p.m. May 18 and 20, in room 220 of Kane Hall.

In this examination of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's re-creation of his political identity, a paper co-written by Hannah Walker, a doctoral candidate at the UW, is quoted.

The Burmese/Myanmar Student Association of UW aimed "to raise awareness about cultural and political issues in Burma" with a recent panel discussion.

Remembering Vietnam should be a time for self-reflection and less finger-pointing on all sides.

How does unrest in Baltimore shape the conversation around deaths in police custody?

UW anthropology and global health instructor, David Citrin, offers guidance on how to best help Nepal recover from the devastating quake.

The United Nations has done much to reduce the state of that lawlessness in outer space but we still have ambiguities. When paired with national rivalries, these ambiguities create uncertainty.

Jeannie Yandel talks with Ross Braine, the University of Washington's tribal liaison, about his big dreams for the University's brand new Intellectual House, a space for Native Americans on campus.

A radio documentary, produced by a UW team with Canadian colleagues, focuses on the potential for former prisoners to succeed post-incarceration.

Bring your treasures to the Burke Museum on May 9 to learn more about them from the Burke's experts.

Some shamans have turned down lucrative jobs with mining companies out of spiritual concerns, according to Jackson School student Amalia Rubin

News headlines often imply fatalism about relations on the Korean peninsula, but University of Washington senior Benjamin Lee hopes to play a part in finding a peaceful resolution.

How massive Washington defensive tackle Danny Shelton worked through an unimaginable tragedy and became a top-flight NFL prospect