• Colleen McElroy Honored Through Room Dedication

    The CAS Dean’s Office conference room will now be named in honor of McElroy, the UW’s first full-time African American female faculty member.

    05/05/2022 | College of Arts & Sciences
  • In Classics, a Different Take on Race

    A new Classics course looks at conceptions of race in antiquity and how ancient racial categories “put the arbitrariness of race as we know it into relief.”

    May 2022 Perspectives
  • How Bellevue’s tech hub is similar to Silicon Valley — and what they can learn from each other

    Comparing Silicon Valley and Seattle has become something of a regional pastime in the Pacific Northwest. But the comparison might be more accurate if directed a few miles east, across the shores of Lake Washington to where Bellevue skyrises are multiplying. Because historically speaking, the rise of the Eastside closely mirrors the trajectory of Silicon Valley’s San Jose. Margaret O'Mara, professor of history at the UW, is quoted.

    GeekWire
  • Opinion: The everyday creativity of mothering

    “In recent years, the relationship between motherhood and work, including creative work, has clearly become a topic of interest — even more so since the pandemic has shined a light on the difficulties mothers face shouldering domestic tasks and child-rearing as they attempt to hold on to careers or simply earn enough to support their families — but much less attention has been paid to the essential creativity of mothering itself,” writes Maya Sonenberg, professor of English at the UW.

    Seattle Times
  • A Digital Life for Print Texts

    While studying the impact of the digital revolution on texts, students created digital editions using print publications in UW Special Collections.

    April 2022 Perspectives
  • A Brief History of Prostitution in Ancient Greece and Rome

    Sarah Levin-Richardson, associate professor of classics, discusses the significance of prostitution in antiquity.

    Haaretz
  • How Capirotada Went from Medieval Leftovers to Beloved Bread Pudding

    Ana Gómez-Bravo, professor of Spanish, explains the use of sugar in early versions of capirotada, a dish with a long and varied history.

    Epicurious
  • ‘It’s just terrifying to hear the news every day’: Ukrainians in Seattle fear for their homeland

    Scott Radnitz, associate professor of international studies; Sofiia Fedzhora, a Fulbright foreign language teaching assistant; and Sasha Senderovich, assistant professor of Slavic languages and literatures, are quoted in this article about how Ukrainians in Seattle are reacting to the invasion of Ukraine.

    The Seattle Times
  • Mukilteo School District votes to remove 'To Kill a Mockingbird' from required reading

    Michelle Liu, teaching professor of English, explains her thoughts on teaching "To Kill a Mockingbird" in the present day.

    Komo News
  • Kerschbaum Honored for Inclusive Mentoring

    Stephanie Kerschbaum, English professor and director of the Expository Writing Program, has received national recognition for her inclusive mentoring. 

    01/27/2022 | College of Arts & Sciences
  • Ancient Languages, New Technology

    His knowledge of ancient languages led Andrew Glass (2006) to a specialized technology job at Microsoft. 

    January 2022 Perspectives
  • Launching a Humanities Journey

    Humanities First, a new program for first year students, celebrates the humanities and their role in society.  

    September 2021 Perspectives
  • Your guide to in-person classes

    Catherine Cole, the divisional dean of the arts and a professor of English and dance, discusses her teaching philosophy as the UW returns to in-person classes.

    The Daily
  • ArtSci Roundup: Lux Aeterna, A Gee’s Bend Quilt, and More

    This week at the UW, attend Lux Aeterna, watch recorded events, and more.

    UW News
  • A Russian Reconnection

    Marina Dunaravich reconnected with Russian language and culture years after leaving Russia as a child. A new scholarship celebrates her Russian heritage and family.

    August 2021 Perspectives