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ArtSci Roundup: Beyond Guilt Trips, Washin Kai: Rakugo by Katsura Sunshine, Protests for the Soul of a Nation, and More
(October 13, 2020)
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UW secures competitive $1 million Luce Foundation grant to advance Southeast Asian research and community engagement
(October 5, 2020)
Sendai after the earthquake, tsunami flooding, and nuclear disaster
Students translate personal testimonies from survivors of the March 3, 2011 triple disaster in Sendai, Japan
(August 21, 2020)
Professor Handel smiling
Asian L&L Welcomes New Chair, Professor Zev Handel
(August 12, 2020)
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22 UW students receive Fulbright awards
(June 4, 2020)
Cover for Professor Salomon’s "Buddhist Literature of Ancient Gandhāra: An Introduction with Selected Translations"
Professor Richard G. Salomon Awarded the 2020 Khyentse Foundation Prize for Outstanding Buddhist Translation
(May 29, 2020)
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Asian Languages & Literature Department awarded Chinese Flagship Grant to expand language education
(April 27, 2020)
Paper cranes laid out in the shape of a heart with candles surrounding
Associate Professor Jennifer Dubrow receives award; publishes essay on Urdu poetry and India's anti-CAA protests
(April 20, 2020)
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UW’s East Asia Library to be renamed the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi East Asia Library
(February 4, 2020)
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UW Books in brief: Poetry of India’s Bani-Thani, equitable parent-school collaboration, building military cultural competence — and a 2019 National Jewish Book Award
(February 3, 2020)
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ArtsUW Roundup: Midori with Jean-Yves Thibaudet, UW Dance Presents, Burke NiteLife, and more
(January 17, 2020)
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Early Buddhist Manuscripts
(November 15, 2019)
Strips of worn paper with Buddhist text
Early Buddhist Manuscript Project featured in National Endowment for the Humanities magazine
(November 15, 2019)
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ArtsUW Roundup: Visit the Burke Museum, attend a Sankai Juku performance, and more.
(October 10, 2019)
Professor Atkins speaking at the podium
REIWA:  Paul Atkins speaks about the new Japanese reign name at Japan Fair 2019
(July 9, 2019)
Cosmopolitan Dreams book cover
Professor Jennifer Dubrow publishes new book, Cosmopolitan Dreams: The Making of Modern Urdu Literary Culture in Colonial South Asia 
(May 17, 2019)
the quad with cherry blossoms
University of Washington is a top producer of Fulbright recipients
(February 21, 2019)
Prof. Atkins in office
Professor Paul Atkins' interview in the North American Post, now available in Japanese by Soy Source magazine
(January 30, 2019)
Melinda Frank Bangladesh photo
#UWtimeoff winning photo captures a beautiful sunset in Old Dhaka, Bangladesh
(December 26, 2018)
Professor Hamm remarks on the passing of Jin Yong for The New York Times
(November 6, 2018)
Professor Atkins standing in office
Professor Atkins interviewed by the North American Post
(October 15, 2018)
Mt. Fuji with cherry blossoms
Asian L&L receives Japanese Foreign Minister's 2018 Commendation
(July 20, 2018)
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From Japan, an award honoring scholarship and community-building
(July 18, 2018)
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The Humanities Get Personal
(May 1, 2017)
UW Awards of Excellence
Big honors to A&S in UW Awards of Excellence
(March 28, 2016)
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Benjamin Lee selected as Carnegie Junior Fellow
(March 25, 2016)
Catherine Connors, UW Dept of Classics
Playing Favorites
(December 8, 2015)