Arts & Entertainment
September 24, 2025
Fall media roundup
In case you needed to add a few more books to your shelf, here are a few new releases from the UW community.
September 18, 2025
Poetic resistance
Lena Khalaf Tuffaha wins her second Washington State Book Award with "Something about Living."
September 11, 2025
Leader of the band
Ken Noreen, 1942–2025, was an dedicated musician, conductor, businessman and Mariners fan.
Bipartisan by nature
Tom Foley's biographer, Kenton Bird, digs into the former Speaker of the House and UW alum's 30 years in Congress.
Staging a comeback
Jennifer Zeyl guides the Intiman through collaboration, education and a renewed sense of purpose.
Musical marvel
Do yourself a favor and listen to UW grad Lucia Flores-Wiseman's rendition of "La Llorona."
September 10, 2025
A life intertwined with history
Carver Gayton's activism and academic brilliance spring from a rich history of aspiration and achievement on both sides of his family.
September 9, 2025
Entry fees are out
By going free, the Henry Art Gallery renews its mission to serve artists and audiences.
August 8, 2025
Venturing outside with Washington's poet laureate
Washington's newest poet laureate will prioritize mental health and the outdoors during his two-year term.
August 7, 2025
Fall arts roundup
Looking for galleries to visit this fall? Check out these visual arts shows by UW alumni.
July 29, 2025
Smart as ever
Jean Smart continues earning praise for her work as sharp-tongued comedian Deborah Vance in “Hacks.”
July 10, 2025
Check out these summer reads (and listens) by UW authors and artists
Summer brings new books, music and podcasts by UW alumni.
June 17, 2025
Northern light
Leslie Fried, the sole full-time employee of the Alaska Jewish Museum, has created a home for Jewish history, art and culture in Alaska.
Friends with words
Get to know the descendant of a rebel, acclaimed international writing program director and poet whose work has been translated into 40 languages.
June 16, 2025
Broadcast news
Tina Pamintuan, a distinguished figure in public media, succeeds Caryn Mathes as KUOW's new leader.
June 9, 2025
The producer
From promoting punk bands to designing light festivals, Terry Morgan has shaped Seattle’s cultural landscape for more than 50 years.
June 4, 2025
Thinking outside the bot
AI expert Brian Christian explores the tricky dynamics between human behavior and artificial intelligence.
A very Grimm tale
From riches to rags to riches, Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm led a fairy tale life, UW alumna Ann Schmiesing finds.
May 15, 2025
Of field and fabric
Crescent Calimpong combines art and ecology with wildcrafting, a process of collecting plants for use in food, medicine and craft.