Social Sciences Division

Scott Radnitz, professor of political science breaks down the situation in Ukraine and offers thoughts on averting armed conflict.

Gordon Hirabayashi's heroic journey began at the University of Washington, where he was attending classes when the U.S. government ordered him and thousands of other Americans, singled out for their Japanese heritage, to obey curfews and be imprisoned in internment camps during World War II. He refused.

Migdal, UW professor of international studies, discusses his latest book, "Shifting Sands: The United States in the Middle East."

KUOW talks with Scott Radnitz, associate professor in the Jackson School, about the growing tension in Ukraine and why there has been a rise in violence.

The Seattle Times editorial board comments on current events in Ukraine. Scott Radnitz, director of the Ellison Center for Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies, is quoted.

When President Barack Obama bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously on Gordon K. Hirabayashi in 2012, he said the man "knew what it was like to stand alone."

A UW sociology professor details the ways in which the decline of unions has contributed to inequality in the U.S.

Valentine's Day is also V-Day, started in 1998 with the mission to end violence against girls and women. Noralis Rodriguez-Coss, a doctoral candidate in gender, women and sexuality studies, is quoted.

Nine wooden fishing vessels will parade from Fishermen's Terminal to South Lake Union Thursday, calling attention to an exhibit that will open Saturday at the Center for Wooden Boats. UW history students' research helped shape the exhibit.

Washington state has been lengths ahead of other states when it comes to worker pay, benefits, and workplace protections. James Gregory, professor of history, is quoted.

The very qualities that lead to greater emotional satisfaction in peer marriages may be having an unexpectedly negative impact on these couples' sex lives. Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology, is quoted.

In an op-ed piece, Hanson Hosein, director of the Communication Leadership program, writes about the changing media landscape, noting that even as audiences shun ads they are more open to "branded" articles and videos.

The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington is accepting applications for its new 10-month Master of Arts (MA) degree in Applied International Studies (MAAIS). This accelerated program is designed for U.S. and international professionals with experience in a variety of fields, including business, government, military, philanthropy, and international development.

In an op-ed piece, Victor Menaldo, assistant professor of political science, and co-author look at the current political situation in Egypt.

Teresa Causin ('06) can indulge her passion for sports 24/7 as a project manager overseeing web development projects for ESPN.com.