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From cinema and folklore to politics and environment, our award-winning faculty are engaged in cutting-edge research and innovative teaching.

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With long-standing ties between Scandinavia and the Pacific Northwest, our department connects our state to Europe's most dynamic economic area.

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Prepared with knowledge from world leaders in welfare, business, and gender equity, our alumni pursue twenty-first-century careers in academia, law, international business, and even STEM.

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Graduate students bring their unique North European specializations to intellectual communities across campus and rewarding careers in academia and the public humanities.

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