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March 13, 2026

Center of attention

Franck Kepnang feels a debt of gratitude to NBA star Detlef Schrempf, whose endowed basketball scholarship made Kepnang's Husky experience possible.


Making sense of science

Larissa Robinson-Cooper is researching the connection between Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy while making science accessible for young people.


March 12, 2026

Where the bridge draws back

Design alum Vivian Cho spent the last few months of 2025 as the Artist in Residence at the University Bridge.


Carolyn Dimmick, 1929–2025

Carolyn R. Dimmick was the first woman appointed to the Washington state Supreme Court and the second woman appointed to the federal bench in the Evergreen State.


Writer in transit

The author of “Snow Falling on Cedars” finds inspiration in people, places and the lives he imagines—most recently in his new novel, "Evelyn in Transit."


Problem solver

Gabriela Núñez Whitemarsh, a bilingual educator with 18 years of experience at both the college level and in K–12 public schools, is Washington's 2026 State Teacher of the Year.


A taste for tours

For Annie Sim, who gives culinary tours in Seattle and around the world, food is better when shared.


March 10, 2026

Unseeded and unstoppable

Winning six tournament games on the road from coast to coast earned the overlooked Huskies men’s soccer team its first national title ever.


March 9, 2026

Out of scope

UW Libraries’ Special Collections department is a trove of treasures that tell the story of the UW and the Pacific Northwest.


Full circle story

Liv Schiller never met her aunt, who died in a tragic plane crash on September 12, 2001, but she's proud to be from a family of Huskies.


Research excellence

We've compiled a few updates from the UW's world-class researchers.


Lego landmark

Using LEGO® Bricks, Spokane residents brought seven city landmarks to life.


March 8, 2026

No time to waste

Education became a lifeline for Ben Brockie, who spent decades in prison before coming to the UW and a new life.


March 6, 2026

The plastics around us

Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana, ’07, offers practical advice on reducing exposure to plastic particles, which can affect our health.


Beyond trauma

Harborview Medical Center isn't just for emergency care. It also delivers exceptional elective surgery expertise.


March 5, 2026

Boys of the year

Live mascots for 11 Seattle sports teams are in the running but c’mon, the UW’s mascots are a lock.


Trust, science and saving lives

Across a career that changed global health, Dr. William Foege’s work continues to guide the fight against preventable disease.


Of Washington, for Washington

The University of Washington is devoted to educating Washington state residents.


Our shared responsibility

UW Board of Regents Chairman Leonard Forsman reflects on the UW's history of resilience and responsibility for the future.


Rising star

Starla's co-owner and chef Jordan Koplowitz joins two UW alumni as semifinalists for a James Beard Award.


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