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
Running out of room
Jean Smart won her third Screen Actors Guild award, adding to an already impressive pile of trophies.
January 21, 2025
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
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.
December 9, 2024
High risk, high reward
After dreaming about it for years, Roger Fuiten hitchhiked to Alaska to begin a new career with high risks and high rewards.
Pure genius
One is developing technology to help intimate-violence survivors, the other investigates microbial lifeforms. Both are geniuses.
High five for '75
Twenty years ago, Linda Buck, '75, won the Nobel Prize. Meanwhile, Mark Emmert, '75, became president of the UW.
Economic powerhouse
The University of Washington generates almost $21 billion in annual economic impact for the state of Washington, according to a new report.
November 8, 2024
A slice of his story
You might recognize the UW in Dr. Wilson Reed's novel, "Junebug," partly inspired by his time in Seattle in the 1970s.
November 7, 2024
Frank Irigon, 1947–2024
Irigon, who has been a prominent activist since his time at the UW, is remembered for his passion for culture and community.
October 23, 2024
Rock & roll legend
Charles R. Cross, prolific author and legendary publisher, died in August. He was honored at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony this weekend.
October 15, 2024
Happy 100th, Don Coryell!
A UW Magazine reader asked us to dig up Don Coryell's 1951 thesis, so we did.
October 9, 2024
Game day greeter
John Clinton Cohn, who ran John’s Parking for many years, cheered with Husky fans as they passed the lot on game days—a tradition he upheld through his 94th year.
October 8, 2024
From the football field to the boardroom
After 13 years in the NFL, Jeff Jaeger—a star Husky placekicker—transitioned to a career in business. He explains how in this Q&A.
September 13, 2024
Ron Simons, 1960–2024
A Broadway actor and producer, Simons staged works by and about people of color.
September 12, 2024
In tune with babies
UW researchers note that music enhances the neural response to speech in infants. They also discover that families are not talking or singing directly to their children as much as they thought.
August 7, 2024
Odes to Washington
These authors write lavish fiction about the real Washington, thorns and all.
June 14, 2024
Summer reads (and more!)
Whether you need a book to dive into on your next plane ride, a podcast for a long walk or a TV show for a rainy day, UW alumni are ready to keep you company this summer.
June 10, 2024
Educational opportunities for all
Meet Emily Yim, a trailblazer in education who is shaping futures and bridging gaps in access and exposure.
Her legacy lives on
Marleigh Lang remembers her late daughter Natalie, whose generosity and inspirational story live on through her namesake scholarship.
Voices of experience
Alvin Wang Graylin and Biraj Karmacharya returned to campus for this year's commencement ceremonies.
June 7, 2024
Brooks scores a big one
Keoin Brooks Jr. wins the scoring title in the last Pac-12 basketball season ever.
Husky Basketball's new home
Crews have broken ground on the 36,000 square-foot, $60 million facility.
June 4, 2024
Farewell to the founders
The University of Washington honors Eddie Walker, Eddie Demmings, E.J. Brisker and Lee Leavy, trailblazing activists who recently died.
June 3, 2024
Going the distance
Linda Edgar, who applied to the UW School of Dentistry after 15 years as a school teacher, is now the president of the American Dental Association.
May 17, 2024
A new Spark Award
Mariama Suwaneh, ’17, was an engaged student leader and activist on campus and continues to build community everywhere she goes.
May 9, 2024
Claiming the narrative
Welcome to the spring 2024 issue of Viewpoint. As long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by the power of language. I was the shy kid who never spoke up in class, the weird kid pulled out of class to attend speech therapy, the lone Black kid afraid to open my mouth because...
Campus was their canvas
Eddie Demmings, E.J. Brisker and Eddie Ray Walker—founding members of the UW's Black Student Union—fought for a better University.
Celebrating AAPI stories
UWT Alumnus and filmmaker Nuk Suwanchote revisited his alma mater to explore the growing community of Asian American and Pacific Islander students, staff and faculty at UW Tacoma.
Sound advice
Tiana Cole, ’21, and Brad Blackburn III, ’21, ’23, are two young alumni offering sound advice in their new podcast.
Preserving the past, protecting the future
Leonard Forsman's love for cultural preservation has led to a life of service.
April 4, 2024
Buddhist Bug
UW Bothell Senior Artist-in-Residence Anida Yoeu Ali donned her orange worm-like costume at a recent Seattle Asian Art Museum performance.
January 18, 2024
Out of the ordinary
UW Artist-in-Residence Anida Yoeu Ali opens her show at the Seattle Asian Art Museum, which runs through July 7.
December 23, 2023
Boys in the Boat trivia
"The Boys in the Boat" is now a major motion picture. How well do you know your UW rowing history?
October 27, 2023
Invisible history
Much of the history of Tacoma's Japantown has been forgotten. Tamiko Nimura is bringing it back to life.
Ways of knowing
A new podcast produced in partnership with the UW is dedicated to humanities research and thought.
October 24, 2023
Canoe Journey
Hosted by the Muckleshoot Tribe, this year's Tribal Canoe Journey welcomed members of the Shell House Canoe Family, č̓away̓altxʷ ʔiišəd.
Elavie Ndura and UW Tacoma “walk the talk” when pursuing equity and inclusion
Elavie Ndura, Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion at UW Tacoma, explains her connection to the University and her passion for equity and inclusion.
Reaching all learners
The Disabilities, Opportunities, Internet-working and Technology Center (DO-IT for short) provides support, advocacy and mentoring to students with disabilities.
Insights from a UWT alum
After serving in the Army, Joe Davis saw college as a pathway to a career in public service.
September 1, 2023
Community classroom
UW Bothell public health students gained a new understanding of rural health care in the developing world.
August 30, 2023
Staying tuned
Actor Garret Dillahunt joined the UW Symphony orchestra for an end-of-year performance. An audience of more than 500 were treated to his narration of ‘l'Histoire de Babar, le Petit Éléphant.’
June 15, 2023
Will Kreutz make the Hall of Fame?
Olin Kreutz was nominated for the College Football Hall of Fame. Will he make the 2024 class?
April 21, 2023
Full circle
Sherri Berdine supports and strengthens the University’s relationships with nearly 40 tribal nations in the Pacific Northwest.
April 13, 2023
Behind the mic
Mike Blowers and Shannon Drayer continue to bring baseball action to fans over the airwaves.
April 11, 2023
Mouth-watering news
Look out for Lioness in Phinney Ridge this summer. Renee Erickson's latest restaurant will focus on shared plates and Italian wine.
March 1, 2023
A heartfelt award for Jean Smart
The star of the HBO series “Hacks” scores yet another honor for playing acerbic Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance – but couldn’t attend the show due to a heart issue.
February 15, 2023
Huskies in the Super Bowl
Magical avocados, an (alleged) $1.5 million hairstyle and two Huskies-turned-Chiefs took over our TVs this weekend.
February 13, 2023
Hall of famer
It took 36 years, but Don Coryell, the former Husky defensive back-turned-offensive genius in the NFL, gets the glory he long deserved.
January 27, 2023
Fond farewell to Fennema
Former New York Giants player Carl Fennema attended Husky football games for decades; his love for his alma mater never flagged despite age and injury.
January 3, 2023
So long, 747
Boeing rolls out the final 747 – once known as the Queen of the Skies – and the end of an era is upon us for a plane designed by a famous alum.
December 8, 2022
Return of the Sark
Steve Sarkisian, who turned Huskies around in his five years as UW’s coach, faces first-year UW coach Kalen DeBoer, who also made the Huskies a powerhouse.
November 17, 2022
Alumni on the small screen
From Anna Faris to Joel McHale, check out a few of our favorite performances from UW alumni on television.
November 4, 2022
A new era for campus security
The UW's new police chief, Craig Wilson, has served 26 years in the department.
In memory
Viewpoint Magazine pays tribute to artist Lawney Lawrence Reyes and Cowlitz Indian Tribe Chairman Dave Barnett.
September 28, 2022
Test your UW smarts
Most of us know the school colors, mascot and maybe a few building names...but how deep does your UW knowledge go? Take our quiz to find out.
September 16, 2022
Hall of famer
The former Husky defensive back turned football upside down with his unstoppable “Air Coryell” passing attack.
No. 19
On Oct. 6, all Husky players will wear number 19 warmup tops in memory of their teammate and to spread awareness of sudden cardiac arrest.
September 11, 2022
Huskies in our hearts
On a tragic anniversary in UW history, editor Jon Marmor pays tribute to the 17 Huskies who lost their lives on 9/11 and 9/12.
September 2, 2022
Hellish for shellfish
After an unprecedented Pacific Northwest heat wave, shellfish died at alarming rates. Tribal scientists and UW researchers figure out why.
August 31, 2022
A Husky family legacy
Kris Lambright, '86, is the UW Alumni Association's newest board president. She shares her Husky story.
August 5, 2022
100 and counting
Once self-described as shy, the sociable Yvette Gunther, '45, now enjoys dance classes and public speaking. She recounts her time at the UW during World War II.
July 21, 2022
A tribute to John Hartl, ’67, Seattle’s greatest movie critic
Famed movie critic John Hartl had a thoughtful eye, an unusually high IQ and an encyclopedic knowledge of film.
May 25, 2022
Champion of opportunities
Michael Verchot receives the 2022 UWAA Distinguished Service Award for his work on behalf of the UW Consulting and Business Development Center.
Commemorating Ken Sirotnik
Ken Sirotnik's legacy remains strong nearly two decades after his death. The UWAA honors him with the 2022 Distinguished Teaching Legacy Award.
Husky Walk of Fame
Jean Smart joins the growing list of UW legends whose names are engraved on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Community champion
For his dedication to the UW and Chicano/a/Latino/a communities, Erasmo Gamboa receives the 2022 Retiree Excellence in Community Service Award.
May 17, 2022
One who dared
A gifted actor and director—and one of "The Five Who Dared"—Harvy Blanks made history.
May 16, 2022
UW’s new regent, Leonard Forsman, ’87, looks ahead
Leonard Forsman, '87, is the UW's new regent. He tells Viewpoint his goals and priorities for his six-year term.
Toward a more diverse faculty
A new campus-wide effort led by Alexes Harris supports underrepresented groups and first-generation faculty.
Care Package Community
The UW Champions Program was established in 2011 to serve former foster youth. Recent expansions help students who experienced unaccompanied homelessness as youth.
May 5, 2022
Air anniversaries
UW-affiliated public radio stations KUOW and KEXP mark milestones in 2022.
From Eastern WA to the 9th Circuit
Judge Sal Mendoza, ’94, made history by becoming the first Hispanic judge from Washington to serve on the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
May 3, 2022
Honoring Frank Irigon
Frank Irigon, noted social and civil rights activist, will be honored with the 2022 Charles E. Odegaard award.
March 11, 2022
Remembering Desmond Tutu
Twenty years ago, the human rights leader delivered a message of hope to Seattle.