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The Value of a Non-STEM Major, with Dean Stacey
College of Arts & Sciences Dean Stacey explains that there is an important civic, political, social, and cultural element to an education and that you can get that in a wide variety of majors.
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A Year in Focus: 20 from 2020
Twenty moments from a year like no other — captured through the lenses of UW photographers.
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Estrangement is More Common Than You Think
Family estrangement has long been a taboo topic. But that may be changing, as we see more and more research examining why and how estrangement happens. Kristina Scharp, assistant professor of communication at the UW, is interviewed. [This was broadcast on public radio stations nationwide.]
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While Armenia and Azerbaijan fought over Nagorno-Karabakh, their citizens battled on social media
"Social media played a significant role in the way that Armenians and Azerbaijanis experienced this year’s brief war. Globally, people could follow military movements, drone footage, respond to statements by authorities and discuss the events. All of this activity provided leaders with instant public opinion that informed decisions," writes Katy Pearce, associate professor of communication at the UW.
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ENGL 285 is a cathartic creative writing class
ENGL 285, a unique creative writing class that features the expertise of professional writers, is highly recommended by its students.
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Distancing by Choice
Some family separations are due to estrangement, not COVID. That's not necessarily a bad thing, says Communication Professor Kristina Scharp.
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Filmmaking from the heart
Award-winning screenwriter, playwright and novelist La'Chris Jordan, (BA, Communications, 2001), tells a timely and personal story in her debut short film.
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Chasing free press from Cambodia to Snohomish County
Julia-Grace Sanders (BA, Communications, 2017) discusses her experience as a journalist in Cambodia and the United States.
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Report released by Sen. Maria Cantwell slams Google and Facebook for decimating local news outlets
“Unfair, deceptive and abusive practices” by tech giants Google and Facebook have suffocated local news outlets, contributing to a critical deficit of trustworthy local journalism, according to a new minority report from the Senate Commerce Committee released by ranking member Sen. Maria Cantwell. Adrienne Russell, professor of communication and co-director of the UW Center for Journalism, Media and Democracy, is quoted.
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ArtSci Roundup: So Far So Good, Conversation with Jorge Ramos, and Emily Levesque in Conversation with KUOW’s Ross Reynolds
During this time of uncertainty and isolation, find solace in digital opportunities to connect, share, and engage. Each week, we will share upcoming events that bring the UW, and the greater community, together online.
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'Binded by blood,' split over election: Asian American family embodies generational shift in politics
Louie Tan Vital (MPA, 2019 | BA, Political Science and Comparative History of Ideas, 2016) discusses her own experience with generational differences in Asian American voting trends.
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ArtSci Roundup: Beyond Guilt Trips, Washin Kai: Rakugo by Katsura Sunshine, Protests for the Soul of a Nation, and More
During this time of uncertainty and isolation, find solace in digital opportunities to connect, share, and engage. Each week, we will share upcoming events that bring the UW, and the greater community, together online.
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FAQ: Will my racist relatives ever change?
Ralina Joseph, a UW professor of communication, shares tips for having a conversation about race with someone you disagree with.
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Want to fight racism? That makes you ‘un-American’ in Trump’s book
“Watch out Seattle. There is a totalitarian, cult indoctrination under way to promote toxic propaganda, through anti-American re-education camps. What is this insidious force? Anti-racism training and education,” writes columnist Naomi Ishisaka. Edwin Lindo, a lecturer in the UW School of Medicine, and Ralina Joseph, professor of communication at the UW, are quoted.
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Is 'canceling' racists effective in fighting racism?
Asia Jones started a Facebook group to expose racist people and businesses. Members of her group have helped to get dozens of people fired from their jobs. Ralina Joseph, professor of communication at the UW, is interviewed.