Recent News
On Sept. 18, 2025, the University of Washington hosted a World Language Fair at Denny Hall to allow students to learn more about all of the benefits of studying a language, including career paths, scholarships, study abroad opportunities, and more!
Dr. Stephen (Steve) Hiro Sumida, Former Chair, American Studies Association-Japanese Association for American Studies Project Advisory Commitee, and Professor Emeritus with the Dept. of American Ethnic Studies, will receive a Commendation from the Japanese government this Fall.
On May 18, 2008, the University of Washington bestowed honorary baccalaureate degrees to 449 Japanese American students from the class of 1941- 42 who, due to Executive Order 9066, were banished from the University campus in early May 1942. This long-overdue ceremony, “The Long Journey Home,” was an inflection point for alumnus Allen Shimada.
The Pacific Northwest is home to a large community of Filipinos and Filipino Americans. The history and contributions of Filipinos in the Pacific Northwest are not widely discussed, but stories of labor, activism and civil rights, and migration are finely woven within the fabric of the greater Seattle area.
On Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 7:00PM-8:00PM, Professor and poet Lan P. Duong visits the store to discuss her poetry and work as an editor for various anthologies. Her collection of poetry Nothing Follows published in 2023, draws from the genres of memoir and poetry.
4S Seattle will host threaded keynote panels bringing together scholar-practitioners at different career stages to think together about pressing issues in STS: art scenes, bordering, and political water. "Threaded" refers to an interwoven structure within each panel.
Lorenzo McCleese is one of 55 students from 45 colleges and universities selected as 2025 Udall Scholars.
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.
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.