UW Assistant Professor in French & Italian Studies Maya Smith published a fantastic article for Nerdist titled “Why Black Panther is Destined for Commercial Success,” touching on the Marvel Comics pop culture phenomenon Black Panther. She also met with Marcie Sillman and writer/podcast host Carvell Wallace to discuss the importance of the film in relation to the

The UW College of Arts and Sciences Perspectives newsletter recently published a fascinating article about LACS alumnus Julian Fellerman’s post-graduation journey into the coffee roasting business. Julian’s application of the skills and knowledge he gained in his degree have proven to be valuable assets as he changes the way the coffee industry is interacting with

Assistant Professor of Geography Megan Ybarra has written a new book, Green Wars: Conservation and Decolonization in the Maya Forest, which will be available in December 2017. Global conservation efforts are celebrated for saving Guatemala’s Maya Forest. This book reveals that the process of protecting lands has been one of racialized dispossession for the Indigenous peoples who