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.


A scan of an old photograph shows a young Don Pember in a white shirt and black tie, smiling and leaning casually against his desk.

Don Pember, 1939–2024

Professor Don Pember was a favorite of communication students.


A woman in a green blouse and a black blazer stands near a man in a blue button-up shirt; both are smiling.

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.