Books
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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 14, 2025
Martha Silano, 1961–2025
Martha Silano, who died May 5 after living with A.L.S. for two years, delighted in the natural world.
March 17, 2025
Spring media
Books and podcasts to brighten your spring. Because reading is what? Fundamental.
February 28, 2025
A sweet new read
Sujin Witherspoon, UW alumna and full-time author, describes her writing process and explores her identity in a Q&A.
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.
January 7, 2025
Poet of resistance
Lena Khalaf Tuffaha writes with balance: violence and liberation, bias and truth, destruction and possibilities.
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
Don Pember, 1939–2024
Professor Don Pember was a favorite of communication students.
Books and beyond
In January 2025, University Book Store, a bastion for UW students and community, celebrates its 125th anniversary.
December 6, 2024
Winged things
The Burke Museum exhibit shares beautiful and endangered flighted species through art and interactive experiences.
Former tennis phenom Max Manthou is now pickleball’s patron saint of purple
Max Manthou contains multitudes: tennis player, pickleball champion, Purple Jesus, author, scholar.
November 27, 2024
Writing at red lights
When poet Martha Silano was diagnosed with A.L.S., she turned to writing to make sense of her experience, the way that she’s always turned towards her art.