UW and the Community

Nazry Bahrawi, Assistant Professor of Southeast Asian literature and culture, inaugurates Asian Languages & Literature's quarterly column in the Northwest Asian Weekly.

This week, head to Meany Hall for music performances, get inspired by the fine arts and design student’s work at the Henry Art Gallery, hear Dean Dianne Harris’ favorite summer reads and more. May 27 – June 25 | 2023 University of Washington MFA + MDes Thesis Exhibition, Henry Art Gallery North Galleries The Henry Art...

In KUOW's new program, "Words in Review," host Bill Radke and Sarah Stroup, professor of classics at the UW, take a virtual trip to the rocky Mediterranean to learn why we say "governor," but also, "gubernatorial."

Parents get an endless supply of rules and unsolicited opinions about what to do and what not to do with their kids. But the truth is there's no handbook. Shannon Dorsey, professor of psychology at the UW, is quoted.

Stephanie Kerschbaum, associate professor of English at the UW and author of the new book "Signs of Disability," will discuss her latest work at Edmonds Bookshop on May 18.

"The 2024 presidential election is still a year and a half away, but it can feel much closer: President Joe Biden has made his reelection bid official, presumed candidates are giving out-of-state speeches, pundits are already weighing in on nomination hopefuls, and social media is, as ever, a mess of people trying to persuade strangers to back their favorite. All for good reason: Even a little political persuasion in the next year could change the course of history," writes Colin Marshall, associate professor of philosophy at the UW.

Through the Bridges Center for Labor Studies, UW students work on labor-related issues as interns for local labor organizations.

Looking for vacation inspiration? We asked Arts & Sciences faculty to share their favorite summer places in the Northwest, with a nod to their academic interests. 

The Husky 100 recognizes 100 UW undergraduate and graduate students who are making the most of their time at the UW.

The University of Washington’s graduate and professional degree programs were widely recognized as among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings released late Monday.

Member of the University of Washington Canoe Family have spent months carving traditional paddles using only hand tools, all in preparation for this summer's Tribal Canoe Journey.

This week, attend the annual Schiedel Lecture, learn about the transactional relationship between mental health research and care, enjoy the Improvised Music Project Festival held by UW students and faculty and more.

The Department of Economics interviews Grace Du, a senior studying Economics and Law, Societies and Justice.

The Department of Economics interviews Grace Du, a senior studying Economics and Law, Societies and Justice.

The UW hosted its first Sephardic art symposium, likely the first anywhere in the U.S. The event was called "Muestros Artistas," which means "Our Artists." It featured six Sephardic artists -- a mix of musicians, writers and painters from all over the U.S. Devin Naar, associate professor of history and of Jewish studies at the UW, is quoted.