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University of Washington fall 2017 entering class sets record for diversity, resident students
The UW welcomed the most diverse class of new students across all three campuses, and the largest number of Washington residents in UW history.
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Pettis’ Interests Go Way Beyond Football
College of Arts & Sciences student Dante Pettis is a thoughtful and engaged with multiple interests beyond football such as literature, poetry and photography.
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LGBTQ Program Crosses Borders
During a summer study abroad, students explored LGBTQ issues in the U.S. and Mexico.
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With Tough Love, C21 Prepares Students for Employment
Students in the C21 Story Institute get a jumpstart on becoming career professionals.
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48-hour cybersecurity bootcamp
Legislators, faculty meet for 48-hour cybersecurity bootcamp
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Celebrating Farmworker Victories, Organizing for Ongoing Struggles
Meet Jessica Ramirez: The UW alum fighting for human rights and social justice alongside the first indigenous-led farm worker union in WA State.
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2017 President's Medalist: Narmima Sharifova
Since 1932, the President’s Medal has been awarded to the graduating senior who has achieved the most distinguished academic record at the university. Meet this year's awardee.
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Reaching for the Stars — and Exoplanets
Lupita Tovar never expected to go to a four-year college. Now she's a UW graduate pursuing a PhD in astronomy and astrophysics.
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Diving into Debate
Victoria Braun joined the UW Debate Union during her senior year at the UW — and won the national tournament in her category.
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Embracing the World, One Language at a Time
For Martin Horst, with majors in French and linguistics, language is a bridge to other cultures.
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Protecting Voices through Music & Science
With degrees in music and speech & hearing sciences, Addison Francis wants to help singers and others protect their voices.
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Ge'ez Revisited
Despite its historical importance, the classical language Ge’ez is taught at just three universities in the Western world — including the UW.
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The Humanities Get Personal
A new online course introduces students to the humanities through A&S faculty's personal stories and favorite artifacts.
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Welcome to the Sixth Extinction
Extinction is usually treated as a scientific topic. The course "Cultures of Extinction" explores it with a humanities focus.
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Celebrating Persian Lives, On Stage
UW senior Rhoya Sarikhani Selden explored her Persian heritage in a play that celebrates Iranian Americans from diverse backgrounds.