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Putting on My Slacks in DC
Fueled by coffee and enthusiasm, Marina Blatt and other communication majors met with multiple alumni during a Career Exploration trip to Washington, DC.
05/09/2024 | College of Arts & Sciences -
Cool Courses for Autumn Quarter
It's still spring, but it's already time to think about autumn quarter course registration! Check out these cool Arts & Sciences courses to be offered this fall.
05/03/2024 | College of Arts & Sciences -
Analysis: As humans, we all want self-respect – and keeping that in mind might be the missing ingredient when you try to change someone’s mind
"Why is persuasion so hard, even when you have facts on your side? As a philosopher, I’m especially interested in persuasion – not just how to convince someone, but how to do it ethically, without manipulation," writes Colin Marshall, associate professor of philosophy at the UW.05/03/2024 | The Conversation -
Learning Through Storytelling
Through a UW-led storytelling workshop and course, English language learners in the Seattle area strengthened their language skills and built community.
May 2024 Perspectives -
All the World's a Stage — and a Game
Students in DRAMA 480 learn how techniques used in game design can be adapted for interactive theater productions.
May 2024 Perspectives -
The Impact of Anatomy Lessons
Anatomy for Change, a program for students underrepresented in healthcare careers, provides opportunities to spend time in an anatomy lab.
May 2024 Perspectives -
Killer asteroid hunters spot 27,500 overlooked space rocks
With the help of Google Cloud, scientists churned through hundreds of thousands of images of the night sky to reveal that the solar system is filled with unseen objects. Željko Ivezić, professor of astronomy at the UW, is quoted.05/01/2024 | The New York Times -
Do dying people have a 'right to try' psilocybin or magic mushrooms?
Do dying patients have a “right to try” illegal drugs such as psilocybin and MDMA if they might alleviate end-of-life suffering from anxiety and depression? Dr. Sunil Aggarwal, clinical assistant professor in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.05/01/2024 | Los Angeles Times -
2024 Husky 100
The College of Arts & Sciences celebrates undergraduate and graduate students from across all four divisions, who are recognized for making the most of their time at the UW.
05/01/2024 | University of Washington -
Washington seeks to fix discrimination from racially restrictive property deeds
A program set to launch in July will enable families affected by housing discrimination to get financial assistance for home purchases. James Gregory, professor and associate chair of history at the UW, is quoted.04/30/2024 | Washington State Standard