Recent News
The University of Washington Tacoma recently held a launch for the Talanoa Series and Dr. David Ga'oupu Matthew Palaita attended as the keynote speaker. Dr. Palaita’s talk entitled, “VASA (Ocean): The Space that is Sacred--An Interdisciplinary & Decolonial Framework for Critical Pacific Islands & Oceania Studies,” explores the power of Pasefika/Oceania languages in a place like higher education. The talk shares the story of City College of San Francisco students and their… Read more
A PBS12 Original: This captivating documentary from Colorado filmmakers Alan Domínguez and Raúl Paz-Pastrana, takes you to the heart of the San Luis Valley to explore the critical issue of water and its profound effect on the lives, livelihoods, and future of the region. The film highlights the tension between large-scale agriculture and more natural, sustainable approaches to land management. You’ll learn about the importance and resilience of… Read more
In the Spring 2025 College of Arts & Sciences Stories, Professor Emeritus Tetsuden Kashima's gift story is featured on LinkedIn. The post can be found here, … Read more
Congratulations to Professor LaShawnDa Pittman for winning their third Faculty Member of the Year award from the University of Washington's Black Student Commission (BSC)! Professor Pittman won their first award back in 2016 and again in 2023. The BSC is an umbrella entity linked to the Associated Students of the University of Washington that supports Black/African (American) students and registered student organizations of the same category.
The mission of the BSC… Read more
A recent article from King5's Local News shares a new study that shows an alarming trend about how people across the U.S. view Asian Americans. Professor Connie So and her son, Han Eckelberg, shared their thoughts and spoke about the survey results.
The Asian American Foundation just released its findings from its annual survey on how Americans perceive Asian Americans. "Seeing the… Read more
Displacing Kinship, by Professor Linh Thủy Nguyễn, was reviewed in the April 2025 issue of Southeast Asian Studies. The review read, "Nguyễn makes a very compelling argument based on her reading of documents, sociological research, and refugee cultural productions to redirect how we… Read more
Celebrate Indigenous stories and voices with SIFF's cINeDIGENOUS program! This year's powerful lineup centers Indigenous filmmakers from across the globe, honoring heritage, resistance, connection to land, and the richness of lived experience through bold, breathtaking cinema.
Ready to explore the stories that matter? Discover the full lineup and get your tickets at siff.net
Use code UWAIS51 for $3… Read more
In a recent article in Civil Eats, Professor Devon Peña shares his work with The Acequia Institute, which he founded to build environmental sustainability in the Southwest. The… Read more
The University of Washington annually recognizes 100 students among all undergraduates and graduates enrolled at Bothell, Seattle, and Tacoma campuses. The Husky 100 actively connect what happens inside and outside of the classroom and apply what they learn to make a difference on campus, in their communities and for the future. Through their passion, leadership and commitment, these students inspire all of us to shape our own Husky… Read more
Professor LaShawnDa Pittman recently received news that her collaborative project with the Catholic Community Services of Western Washington, Stress Reduction Intervention for African American Kinship Caregivers in Skipped-Generation Households, has been awarded a grant from the Cambia Health Foundation! This grant is awarded through the Foundation's Healthy and Connected Aging funding track.
The purpose of this grant is through the input of established kinship community members and data-… Read more