More ways to study in Rome
October 20, 2026
Imagine walking past the Pantheon, stopping for a cappuccino and croissant, and walking up the grand marble staircase of the 15th-century palazzo built on the foundations of a Roman temple
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Daniel Bessner publishes “Imperialist Realism: Politics and Culture at the End of the American Century”
September 21, 2026
Which comes first, the end of the world or the end of the U.S. Empire? Last month, Anne H.H. and Kenneth B. Pyle Associate Professor Daniel Bessner published “Imperialist Realism:
Reasons why the M.A. in European, Russian & Eurasian Studies might be a good fit for you
September 1, 2026
The M.A. in European, Russian & Eurasian Studies (EREAS) is a one or two-year interdisciplinary program based in the Jackson School. The degree combines regional expertise with disciplinary training, preparing
Mai Kearney talks becoming first recipient of master’s degree in East Asia Studies
August 28, 2026
Mai Kearney arrived at the Jackson School with a question that had taken shape half a world away: how do political systems respond when history suddenly shifts? The question emerged
East Asia Resource Center hosts summer institute on East Asian artistic expressions; attended by teachers nationwide
August 20, 2026
On Aug. 3–7, the East Asia Resource Center (EARC) hosted “Exploring East Asian Artistic Expressions: Format, Function, and Conservation. The five-day institute was offered in partnership with the Seattle Asian
UW Mathematics students Herman Chau and Michael Zeng win JINMONKON 2025 Best Paper award alongside Paul S. Atkins; Chau also earns Student Encouragement Award
August 11, 2026
Department of Mathematics Ph.D. graduate Herman Chau and current candidate Michael Zeng, alongside Professor and Japanese Program Coordinator Paul S. Atkins, received the Jinmonkon 2025 Best Paper award for their
Christopher Tounsel featured in congressional briefing panel
July 23, 2026
On Tuesday, July 14, the American Historical Association (AHA) hosted a Congressional Briefing featuring African Studies Program Chair Christopher Tounsel. The panel discussed the evolution of U.S. diplomatic and economic
Rhema Hokama joins Religious Studies program as new Chair
July 16, 2026
This summer, Rhema Hokama, an Assistant Professor in the Department of English, joined the Religious Studies program as Chair. Hokama recently spoke about her background and visions for the program.
Jackson School and UW Global partner to launch Global Career Accelerator
July 6, 2026
This summer, the Jackson School and UW Global are launching a new hands-on learning program called the Global Career Accelerator that puts University of Washington students directly in touch with
James Lin’s “In The Global Vanguard” receives Agricultural History Society award
July 6, 2026
Jackson School Associate Professor and Taiwan Studies Program Chair James Lin has recently received the Henry A. Wallace Award for his book, “In The Global Vanguard: Agrarian Development and the