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Dianne Harris named dean of UW College of Arts & Sciences
University of Washington Provost Mark A. Richards today announced Dianne Harris will become dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, beginning Sept. 1.
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‘Queer Imagination’ explores radically alternative futures against backdrop of reality
English Ph.D. candidate Brittney Frantece discusses an exhibition at the Jacob Lawrence Art Gallery.
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Here’s what author, UW student Zoe Hana Mikuta is reading
The Seattle Times asks author and UW student Zoe Hana Mikuta what she's reading, as part of a monthly feature.
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Meet the UW student whose first published book has already been optioned for a movie
Before heading off to college, UW student and English major Zoe Hana Mikuta signed a two-book deal with major publisher Macmillan, with the movie rights quickly optioned. The first of those books, a young adult science fiction novel called “Gearbreakers,” comes out June 29; in it, two teen girls fighting opposite sides in a futuristic society fall in love. Shawn Wong, professor of English at the UW, is quoted.
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ArtSci Roundup: Indigenous Walking Tour, Sonolocations: A Sound Works Series, and More
This week, attend several museum exhibitions, the Indigenous walking tour, and more.
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11 Local Reads for Kids and Young Adults
Seattle Met compiled a list of books for kids and young adults, which includes several UW-affiliated authors: Charles Johnson, professor emeritus of English; UW alumna Barbara Berger; and UW student Zoe Hana Mikuta.
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11 Local Reads for Kids and Young Adults
Seattle Met compiled a list of books for kids and young adults, which includes several UW-affiliated authors: Charles Johnson, professor emeritus of English; UW alumna Barbara Berger; and UW student Zoe Hana Mikuta.
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What does it mean to be Asian in America? We're listening
KUOW presents a special statewide broadcast on Asian and Pacific Islander identities and experiences in America today. Douglas Ishii, assistant professor of English at the UW, is interviewed.
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ArtSci Roundup: Elaine Cameron-Weir: STAR CLUB REDEMPTION BOOTH, Cruisin’ Around Washington, and More
In addition to celebrating our graduates this week, attend several museum exhibitions, watch recorded events through ArtsUW On Demand, and more.
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Husky 100
The 2021 Husky 100, a group of 100 students making the most of their time at the UW, have been announced.
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Faculty/staff honors: Humanitarian award, early career research support, literary journal guest editor
Dianne Xiao, UW assistant professor of chemistry, has recieved an award from the U.S. Department of Energy and Charles Johnson, professor emeritus of English, has guest-edited and contributed to the Chicago Quarterly Review.
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WWGR: African American writers having ‘a moment’ in wake of George Floyd murder
Dr. Georgia McDade, the first African-American to earn a Ph.D. in English from the University of Washington, discusses her history as a writer.
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English professor, author Shawn Wong honored by Association of University Presses
Shawn Wong, professor of English, has received the 2021 Stand UP Award from the Association of University Press.
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ArtSci Roundup: Author Carol Anderson discusses her book, ‘The Second,’ with Prof. Christopher Parker, The Engine Room Residencies: Ishmael Butler of Shabazz Palaces and Digable Planets, and more
This week, attend a conversation with a UW political science professor and author, a gallery exhibition, and more.
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NW comic book chronicles Japanese Americans who fought internment
"No-No Boy," a Seattle-set novel addressing Japanese internment has been revived by the University of Washington press. Tamiko Nimura (PhD, English, 2004) is referenced.