The house at 5030
Nearly 40 years ago, 11 friends moved into a U District boarding house. The bonds they made are as strong as ever.
December 2019 Issue
When Dad ran for president
In 1972 and 1976, Sen. Henry “Scoop” Jackson was a candidate for the highest office in the land. I was along for the ride.
September 2019 Issue
Jordan Nicholson takes off
How the self-proclaimed lover of life followed his passions to become an accomplished photographer, artist and man about town.
September 2019 Issue
Hub
Features | August 25, 2019
The Burke, unwrapped
In an exciting new building designed by renowned architect Tom Kundig, the Burke Museum's work all comes out into the open.
Arts & Entertainment | September 3, 2019
Where to find Filipino food in Seattle
From homestyle cooking to pop-ups with fusion flavors, here’s what our city’s Filipino food looks like, tastes like and means to the people who eat it.
Books | Hub | September 28, 2019
Bedtime reading
Charles Johnson rounded up 11 of his “Bedtime Stories” from more than a decade—and added a new one—for a collection titled “Night Hawks: Stories.”
People | September 3, 2019
The third annual Latinx Pride in Seattle
Founded by a UW alum, the celebration focuses on diverse faces in the LGBTQ community.
Alumni | June 3, 2019
A week in ‘Baby Jail’
As a former undocumented immigrant, I felt it was my duty to help.
Arts & Entertainment | People | May 14, 2019
The many dimensions of Marvin Oliver
September 2, 2019
Smoke season
In the last five years, wildfires have grown larger and lasted longer, making summers uncomfortable and unhealthy in the Methow Valley.
March 13, 2019
In the Club: Lacrosse
We step onto the turf with seniors Maike Wells and Clara Van Landingham.
Alumni | Local News | March 7, 2019
Keep it Moovn
Foster grad wants to change how Seattle moves with a homegrown ride-sharing app.
Alumni | March 7, 2019
‘One foot at a time’
Billy Price, ’02, made his mark as an inventor of innovative footwear.
Alumni | Arts & Entertainment | March 12, 2019
A tip of the toque is in order
Renee Erickson, ’95, is short-listed for Outstanding Chef at 2019 James Beard Awards.
Hub | Obituaries | People | November 30, 2018
A life in computing
We explore the legacy of Microsoft’s late co-founder by photographing items from one of his museums.
Social Sciences | November 30, 2018
Safe travels
Author and traveler Chris Sanford shares 10 bits of wisdom from his book, “Staying Healthy Abroad: A Global Traveler’s Guide.”
Faculty & Staff | People | June 3, 2019
House Party
We partied like students with the winners of the 2019 Distinguished Teaching Awards.
June 3, 2019
Character: Howie Echo-Hawk
"I describe my comedy as punishment for white people, not comedy for white people."
Arts & Entertainment | December 8, 2018
The language of dance
Contorting the imagination with choreographer Alice Gosti, ’08.
Alumni | Features | August 30, 2018
‘Yes, I am a boy’
Nonconformist and social media star Kevin Ninh shares his story of self-discovery.
Faculty & Staff | Local News | Social Sciences | March 12, 2019
Abolished
How UW research convinced our state's highest court to toss out the death penalty.
Alumni | Arts & Entertainment | Film & TV | March 5, 2019
Welcome to Noir Town
Greg Olson, film curator at the Seattle Art Museum, has been lurking in the shadows of the city's cinema scene for decades.
Alumni | Sports | August 30, 2018
Basketball Jones
From Compton to MontIake to Rome, Bobby Jones is Iiving the dream.
Campus Life | Faculty & Staff | People | December 7, 2018
Thanks, Professor Banks
‘The Father of Multicultural Education’ is retiring after 50 years.
Arts & Entertainment | Hub | December 13, 2018
Hoaxes, humbug and lies
An interview about race and identity with poet and scholar Kevin Young.
October 3, 2018
Straight outta sci-fi…
RoboFly, the first wireless flying robot insect took to the air at the UW last spring.
Alumni | Sports | June 4, 2018
Running man
Junior Coffey went from the NFL to training racehorses. He's been one of the most successful trainers at Emerald Downs.
In Print
25 years of Columns
As our publication evolves into University of Washington Magazine, our editor looks back on a quarter century with Columns.
UW Magazine Online
The agony of September 12
Our editor reflects on the lives lost on 9/12/2001, the day a sightseeing plane full of Husky football fans crashed in Mexico.
UW Magazine Online
Alchemy of collaboration
The fantastic alchemy of collaboration between faculty and students is at the heart of many discoveries.
September 2019 Issue
A new magazine
What's changed about the UW's alumni magazine? The title, of course. But that’s just the beginning.
September 2019 Issue
Change is afoot
The name Columns will soon be retired and the magazine's look will be completely refreshed.
June 2019 Issue
Protecting life in Cambodia
Climate change threatens fish runs and the livelihood and food resources for millions of Cambodians.
September 2019 Issue
People
Arms to table
Northwest ingredients meet Filipino-influenced cuisine at Archipelago, a Seattle restaurant that has earned rave reviews.
September 2019 Issue
Letters: ‘A painful reminder’
A 1972 grad and lifelong journalist was prompted to share his experience with racism after reading a story in our magazine.
UW Magazine Online
Call her ‘Grammar Girl’
Is it who or whom? Affect or effect? Mignon Fogarty, '90, became internet famous for answering such questions.
September 2019 Issue
Solutions
Warming sea
A die-off points to a larger-scale, longer-term problem with the food supply caused by warming seas.
September 2019 Issue
Plea for the planet
Tenacity led Jim Anderson, ’66, the 2019 Alumnus Summa Laude Dignatus, to help save the ozone; he's not about to give up.
September 2019 Issue
Saving time
Benefits to daylight saving time? Let me shine some light on the ways it makes life better.
September 2019 Issue
Sports
Ahead of the herd
Kasia Omilian wants to become the first woman general manager in the National Football League.
September 2019 Issue
At bat for Mom
Former Husky outfielder Braden Bishop's charity event raised $50,000 for Alzheimer’s research.
June 2019 Issue
Where it all began
The 101-year-old ASUW Shell House was home to the famed “Boys in the Boat.”
June 2019 Issue
Media
‘One foot at a time’
Billy Price, ’02, made his mark as an inventor of innovative footwear.
People person
Legendary UW photographer Bob Peterson shows us some of his greatest hits.
‘Yes, I am a boy’
How a proud member of the LGBTQ community went from bullied teen to social media star.