Arts & Sciences people and programs are often featured in local, national, and campus media. Learn about groundbreaking research and other accomplishments, and hear from faculty with expertise on complex societal issues. Be sure to check our event listings for upcoming performances, lectures, and more.
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Xiaosong Li Named Associate Dean for Research
UW Chemistry professor Xiaosong Li, associate dean for research, is responsible for strategy, operations, and implementation of the College's research program.
Read or Listen to Faculty Favorites
Looking for book or podcast recommendations this summer? We asked faculty to share their favorites.
Interrupting Privilege Starts with Listening
Personal stories are integral to Interrupting Privilege, a UW program that leans into difficult intergenerational discussions about race and privilege.
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Human-wildlife overlap expected to increase across more than half of Earthâs land by 2070
The overlap between humans and animals will increase substantially across much of the planet in less than 50 years due to human population growth and climate change, according to a collaborative study by scientists at the University of Michigan, the University of Washington and University College London. By 2070, the overlap between humans and more than 22,000 vertebrate species will rise across nearly 57% of Earthâs land, according to the team. -
Opinion: Why Seattle’s idea for banishment in crime ‘hot spots’ won’t work
"Rather than learn these same painful lessons [of banishment programs] over again, we suggest looking to other successful initiatives that involve skillful regulation of space, enforcement of conduct expectations, and multidepartment coordination rather than banning specific people from parts of the city," write Katherine Beckett, professor of sociology and of law, societies and justice at the UW, and co-author Lisa Daugaard. -
Galaxies in clusters are bigger than those flying solo in the universe
New research shows that galaxies in denser parts of the universe are usually larger than those that are more isolated. Aritra Ghosh, a postdoctoral researcher in astronomy at the UW, is quoted.
UW Arts Events
ArtsUW is a way for students, faculty, and the greater community to find knowledge and meaning through artistic experience.
Upcoming College of Arts & Sciences Events
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Jacob Lawrence Gallery Summer Screening—E. Jane
08/29/20246:00 p.m