Social Sciences Division

Jackson School of International Studies researcher Randy Thompson discusses the intersections of politics and religion in his new podcast.

Donald Hellman, professor at the Jackson School of International Studies will be awarded Japan's highest honor for scholars.

The University of Washington's graduate school will be getting a new Indigenous studies program, housed within the College of Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Devin Naar, chair of the Sephardic studies program at the Jackson School, discusses Ladino, a language spoken by Sephardic Jews, many of whom lived in the Seattle area.

Professor at the Jackson School of International Studies, Daniel Chirot, has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Bucharest.

History Professor Margaret O'Mara, discusses why activists are criticizing Amazon.

Margaret O'Mara, a professor in history, explains the connections between big tech companies and the housing crisis.

Graham Pruss, University of Washington lecturer, discusses the socioeconomic reasons behind why families live in vehicles.

James Gregory, history professor, discusses the impact of Seattle's WTO protests.

Political Science Professor Aseem Prakash makes the case for green holiday shopping.

UW sociologist Christine Leibbrand and her co-authors examined residency among children whose fathers were in prison, or recently released, at the time of data collection.

Crisca Bierwert, an anthropology faculty member, has created an online map of public art by Northwest Native artists.

Law, Societies, and Justice major Auston Jimmicum is profiled on his journey towards the UW and his time here.

This week in the arts, Three Sisters closes, Professor Shannon Dudley bridges campus and community, Burke Open Doors allows chatting with researchers, and more!

This week, the University of Washington offers a variety of arts experiences, including the Henry Art Gallery's new exhibition, "In Plain Sight," and CarolFest.