June 18, 2025

Passion and purpose on the PCT

Mari Hoffman found passion and purpose on the PCT.


June 17, 2025

King Holmes, 1937–2025

Dr. King K. Holmes fought stigma to turn the study of sexually transmitted infections into a respected field of research.


June 16, 2025

Broadcast news

Tina Pamintuan, a distinguished figure in public media, succeeds Caryn Mathes as KUOW's new leader.


June 13, 2025

Tick, tick...

UW researcher Alex Eisen helped Washington State develop a Tick Dashboard, alerting hikers to the pests.


Home run counsel

Melissa Robertson is leveraging her legal expertise for a $2.2 billion sports enterprise.


Q&A: Angie Mentink

We catch up with the Mariners color analyst and legendary UW student athlete.


June 11, 2025

Finish your thoughts

A UW professor and organizational management expert explains why bouncing from task to task takes a toll on your brain.


May 23, 2025

Honoring three generous giants

Two of the UW's newest student residences will soon be renamed to honor artist and teacher Marvin Oliver and professors Lois Price Spratlen and Thaddeus Spratlen.


May 14, 2025

Culture on canvas

Kyler Pahang celebrates Filipino culture, decolonization and empowerment in his art, which can be found at local galleries this spring.


Recognizing a young alum

Diana Betancourt Macias received the second Spark Award from OMA&D for her leadership toward equity, diversity and opportunity as a student and in her early career.


A trusted voice

Journalist Angela King is an anchor for the community.


May 12, 2025

Ron Chew heads Washington AARP

Ron Chew, a lifelong Seattle resident and community advocate, will lead activities on behalf of 870,000 Washington AARP members.


AI bias and benefit

Graduate student Kate Glazko explores generative technology and its impact on people with disabilities.


March 18, 2025

No kissing!

Smooching on the UW campus was outlawed back in 1929 when then-UW President Matthew Lyle Spencer saw the display of affection as an affront to the morals of the time.


David Bonderman, 1942–2024

David Bonderman’s all-expenses-paid travel fellowships enable UW students to broaden their cultural horizons.


March 17, 2025

Spring media

Books and podcasts to brighten your spring. Because reading is what? Fundamental.


March 7, 2025

Jean Smart smiles at a bar with three SAG awards digitally added in her hands

Running out of room

Jean Smart won her third Screen Actors Guild award, adding to an already impressive pile of trophies.


January 21, 2025

A man in a purple polo shirt and jeans swings on a swingset at a playground.

John Jaech, 1929–2025

A legend in the world of nuclear materials safety, John Jaech was also a sports fan and watercolor enthusiast.


January 14, 2025

A snowy nod to Beverly Cleary

The renowned children's author and UW grad's name is in the running as Portland conducts a contest to name its snowplows.


December 23, 2024

An old photo of a college student flipping through papers in a library

Cozy up with UW alumni

Need a reason to stay inside this winter? Check out our media recommendations for books, games, music and TV by UW alumni.