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We are proud to announce that second year graduate student Rose Sanchez won the Graduate Student Paper Prize in Queer Analytic Philosophy. (The prize is affiliated with the Queer Analytic Philosophy Conference, hosted by UC Santa Cruz.)Huge congratulations to Rose!
We are proud to announce that fifth year graduate student Kade Cicchella was awarded the 2026 Presidential Dissertation Fellowship in Social Sciences from the Graduate School. This fellowship covers a quarter of pay, benefits, and tuition.Huge congratulations to Kade!
Philosophy graduate students have been busy this year! They've published and co-written articles, won prizes and awards, been nominated to positions and invited to present at international seminars. Congrats, awesome grad students!Here are some highlights of their achievements:PublicationsNicolai Wohns had an article published in the AMA Journal of Ethics, along with editing the…
These days, most of us offer a qualified answer to even the simplest of questions: How are you? There’s so much to take into consideration given the chaotic state of the world, divisive national politics, and local budgetary issues. Even on a gloriously sunny summer day in the Emerald City, on the grounds of one of the most beautiful campuses in the US, it can sometimes be difficult to appreciate…
From a modern classic in fiction to an interesting collection of non-fiction, this year’s summer book recommendations by the philosophy faculty offer choices for everyone to ponder in the hammock. Check out the books our faculty members recommend or are planning to read this summer. We hope you find some great picks to add to your reading list!Ben Feintzeig: The…
Congratulations to all our 2026 graduates!We held our ceremony June 8, 2025 at the wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House, continuing the wonderful tradition of a Philosophy Departmental Graduation. Over half of the class of 2026, both undergraduate and graduates, were able to attend, bringing over 350 of their family and friends to celebrate with them. Our alumni speaker was Jasmin…
The Department of Philosophy celebrated the achievements of our students and faculty at our annual awards ceremony. We had an in-person celebration in Savery Hall May 28th, 2026, and were thrilled to celebrate our award winners’ accomplishments together.
In his new memoir, Department of Philosophy alum Kim Thayil, '85, reflects on Soundgarden, Seattle's music scene and his journey from UW student to '90s rock icon.
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Congratulations to philosophy undergraduate major's Sarah D'Souza, Andrew Shaw, and Jiaqi Wang who were selected for the 2026 Husky 100! You can view Sarah's contribution here, Andrew's here, and Jiaqi's here. Congrats to all the recipients! The department is so proud of your accomplishments!
Sarah D'Souza…
Come curious. Leave inspired. The UW offers an exciting lineup of in-person and online events. From thought-provoking art and music to conversations on culture, history, and science, the UW community invites you to explore, learn, and connect across disciplines throughout the University. Sign up to receive a monthly notice when the ArtSci Roundup has been published. ArtSci On Your Own Time or…