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Cheering yes!' This Seattle poet believes this time may be different
Colleen McElroy, professor emerita of English, shares her perspective as a black woman in Seattle. In 1984, McElroy became the first black woman tenured professor at the UW.
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For debut novelist, timing of virus is stranger than fiction
Kristen Millares Young (MFA, Creative Writing, 2012) explains what it's like to be a novelist in the time of COVID-19.
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In its 120th year, University Book Store remains essential
University Book Store CEO Louise Little (BA, English, 1981) shares how the book store shifted in its 120th year.
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Reflecting on four years of the arts on campus
As spring quarter comes to a close, we can reflect on the many moments of the last four years that have defined the arts and on-campus events for this year’s graduating class.
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22 UW students receive Fulbright awards
The scholarship program is the largest U.S. international exchange opportunity for students to pursue graduate study, advanced research and teaching worldwide.
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Looking to learn more about race in America? UW professor emeritus Charles Johnson picks 4 books.
MacArthur fellow, National Book Award-winning author and UW English professor emeritus Charles Johnson said literature provides context and in-depth discussions of race.
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Rereading a favorite book is like catching up with an old friend
Jane Brown, professor emerita of comparative literature, explains why she likes re-reading favorite books and how that relates to her role as a professor.
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New generation learns the Puget Sound region’s Native language, Southern Lushootseed
English student Victor Andy and American Indian Studies lecturer Tami Hohn discuss Hohn's classes in Indigenous language Southern Lushootseed.
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Charles Johnson muses on ‘the art of living’ in new book ‘GRAND: A Grandparent’s Wisdom for a Happy Life’
Charles Johnson, professor of English, has released a new—more personal—book on advice on grandfathering.
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Stuck at Home? What to Read Right Now
Ready to curl up with a good book? Five faculty in the Department of English offer recommendations.
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A Message to the City from E. J. Koh
Eun J. Koh, who is completing her PhD in English, delivers a poem entitled "Happy" to the city of Seattle during the coronavirus outbreak.
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After the Ashes
Eric Wagner (MA, English, '04 | PhD, Biology, '11) shares a portion of his book "After The Blast: The Ecological Recovery of Mount St. Helens."
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Expository Writing Program Receives National Award
UW is the only recipient of the 2020 Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC) honor.
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Faculty/staff honors: Honorary doctorate, early career award, Washington state LGTBQ Commission, writing program praise
The English department has received national honors for its innovative Expository Writing Program.
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ArtsUW Roundup: Preserving Elephants in the Age of Extinction, Brian Brooks Moving Company, The Best of Everything, and more
This week at UW holds a plethora of opportunities to see art on and off-campus, on topics ranging from forgetten literature to innovative movement.