Social Sciences Division

Professor of history James N. Gregory discusses Seattle's Hoovervilles and mutual aid during the Great Depression.

Law, societies & justice major Samantha Fredman focused on societal inequities through courses and work at a local shelter.

Bruce Lee, who studied philosophy at the UW, is portrayed in a new documentary entitled "Be Water."

Christopher Parker, professor of political science at the UW, weighs in about when political leaders blame outsiders. 

Tim Thomas (BA, Sociology, 2017) and data scientist Jose Hernandez discuss their study regarding gender and racial disparities in evictions.

Bill Tsi’li’xw James, hereditary chief of the Lummi people, was a teacher of culture, language and art who passed on teachings until his last breath.

The scholarship program is the largest U.S. international exchange opportunity for students to pursue graduate study, advanced research and teaching worldwide.

Political science Professor Christopher Sebastian Parker explains how this time may be indicative of a political shift for white moderates.

A wide variety of College of Arts and Sciences students and faculty have been honored with the 2020 Awards of Excellence.

Warren KingGeorge (BA, American Indian Studies, 2012) and Burke Museum staff explain the unlikely story of two tribal canoes.

English student Victor Andy and American Indian Studies lecturer Tami Hohn discuss Hohn's classes in Indigenous language Southern Lushootseed.

GWSS affiliate faculty Jen Self and Anthony Cheng (BA, Communications, 2020) discuss their work and experience in the Q Center.

Jake Prendez (BA, American Ethnic Studies, 2000) discusses his experience as a Latinx artist and the creation of his cultural center.

The killing of George Floyd elicited corporate outrage. But well-intentioned rhetoric has not always been followed by meaningful action. Margaret O'Mara, professor of history, explains.