February 24, 2024

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Nancy Bell Evans, 1933-2024

Nancy Bell Evans was an inspiration to UW students as well as one of the University’s biggest supporters.

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Clean-energy Republican

Heather Reams advocates for clean energy and discusses climate change from a Republican perspective.

February 23, 2024

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Studying modern slavery

Professor Anita Ramasastry is part of a global commission investigating the rise of forced labor.

KEXP branches out

KEXP bought Alameda/San Francisco radio station KREV 92.7 FM as part of a bankruptcy auction.

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Alzheimer’s ‘milestone’

Doctors describe a new drug as a first step toward revolutionizing the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

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Boldt Decision echoes today

The Boldt Decision, which turns 50 this year, reaffirmed tribal fishing rights in Washington and marked a turning point for tribal sovereignty.

November 25, 2023

1,100 years ago, double earthquake hit Seattle region, researchers prove

Solving a seismic mystery, researchers prove the Northwest was once hit with a double whammy.

Special signing

Seven-year-old Ford Parks, who has a rare genetic condition, signed with the UW as an honorary Husky.

First lady visits

The first lady, Jill Biden, visited the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center this fall, discussing the Biden Cancer Moonshot.

Portrait of an artist

The UW School of Art + Art History + Design unveiled a portrait of Jacob Lawrence created by Seattle-based artist Barbara Earl Thomas, ’77

September 2, 2023

Peace Corps pipeline

Since 2001, the UW has consistently ranked in the top three volunteer-producing universities in the nation.

Joy-filled career

Former UW drama professor Aurora Valentinetti’s indelible impact still delights us today.

UW alum succeeds Fauci

Jeanne Marrazzo has become the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

June 4, 2023

A protector of children

Carol Lace Jenkins dedicated her career to helping parents and guardians.

Down to earth

Blending her own story with tales of climate crisis negotiations, Brianna Craft shows us the world in her memoir.

A KKK ‘monster’ story

Timothy Egan’s latest book, “A Fever in the Heartland," centers on the rise and undoing of D.C. Stephenson, a grand dragon of the KKK

May 29, 2023

Distinguished Service Award

The Desert Scholarship Patrons Committee is this year's recipient of the UWAA Distinguished Service Award.

May 28, 2023

Joe Jarzynka had no fear

Gig Harbor walk-on Joe Jarzynka dazzled the Husky faithful with his fearless play.

Pac-12 honors Lawrie

Danielle Lawrie is part of the first all-female list of former student-athletes, coaches and administrators being inducted into the Pac-12 Hall of Honor in 2023.

Legendary Leslie

Leslie Gabriel has been part of 618 victories and five NCAA Final Fours with the Huskies’ women’s volleyball program over 26 years.