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Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. UW History has long been a home to academics whose research focuses on Latin America and the Caribbean, offering an array of courses covering the rich histories of these regions.
"It has happened before: an upset victory by a Democratic Socialist in an important primary election after an extraordinary grassroots campaign," writes James Gregory, professor of history at the UW.
The two-month patrol stopped supposedly suspicious individuals from crossing into California from other states. But its execution was uneven, and the initiative proved controversial. James Gregory, professor of history at the UW, is quoted.
Microsoft is spending $4 billion dollars on workshops, technology, and other initiatives to get artificial intelligence into the hands of millions of people around the world. So, what does it mean for all of us? Margaret O'Mara, professor of history at the UW, is interviewed.
Throughout history, iterations of the waterfront have propelled Seattle and reflected the citys essential character. Thats why the latest, revamped version of the space is so important, aside from its $800 million price tag. Will the new waterfront reconnect residents with the Salish Sea? Cater to selfie-taking tourists? Build Seattles global brand?
The billionaire isn't the first to decide he can do politics better than the parties. The public isn't so sure. Margaret O'Mara, professor of history at the UW, is quoted.
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The College of Arts & Sciences is home to many distinguished researchers, faculty, and students. Their work and contributions have been featured in media outside of the UW and across the country. Take a look at some ArtSci features from this past Spring Quarter.
The College of Arts & Sciences celebrates undergraduate and graduate students from across all four divisions, who are recognized for making the most of their time at the UW.
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This past March, as the winter quarter drew to a close, UW History held its annual History Honors Colloquium, a culmination of a two-quarter senior research seminar in which fifteen students presented their papers. Three of those students, Emma Kane-Galbraith, Gabby Lundquist, and Jacob Krell, produced some exceptionally high-quality, original papers that have the potential to be published.
What can you possibly do with a degree in history? In response to this question, Ryan Mealiffe lists the different career paths that his peers from the Class of 2022 history honors cohort took after graduation.