December 1, 2018

John Pettit, 1946-2018; Connie Miller, 1951-2018

John R. Pettit, ’73, was UW’s first risk manager and a longtime senior administrator responsible for police, personnel, publications and purchasing. He was predeceased by his wife Connie J. Miller, ’73, ’79, also a longtime UW senior administrator in student housing.


Don Covey, 1928-2018

Donald J. Covey, ’53, was a dedicated business and community leader who served as president and CEO of UNICO Properties.


Richard Haag, 1923-2018

Richard Haag was the only person to receive two Presidential Awards for Design Excellence from the American Society of Landscape Architects.


Robert Stevick, 1928-2018

Robert Stevick's research into early Irish and English manuscripts advanced the understanding of arts and literature more than a millennium old.


Powerhouses of poetry

Over the last half century, some of the greatest poets have come to the UW to perform their works.


President's letter

Public education requires public support—help us sound the alarm.


Jon Marmor, Columns Magazine

Gizmos

The innovations that come out of the UW are nothing short of mind-boggling.