Books
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.
October 30, 2024
Natural wonder
Ada Limón, the U.S. Poet Laureate, returned to Washington for her new project, which she hopes will "remind us of our love for the earth."
September 9, 2024
Free people read freely
‘Warrior Librarian’ Tracie D. Hall doesn't tell people to be quiet, but to speak up against censorship that threatens learning and access to information for all.
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.
May 24, 2024
The wild, wild world of Art Wolfe
The UW and UW Alumni Association present Art Wolfe, '75, with the Alumnus Summa Laude Dignatus, the highest honor bestowed upon a UW graduate.
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...
May 3, 2024
Finding the words
UW Press celebrates "Aiiieeeee!" and a 50-year legacy of Asian American Literature.
April 30, 2024
Art under cover
In a city known for its literature, Tom Eykemans and Jayme Yen created a festival that celebrates the beauty of books.
February 24, 2024
Raves for novelist
E.J. Koh’s debut novel affirms her place among powerful American storytellers.
January 8, 2024
A new history
Ned Blackhawk's book about Native Americans in U.S. history won the National Book Award for its enlightening take on "rediscovering" America.
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?
November 26, 2023
Wit and whiteout
Haidee Merritt charms readers with her droll and deprecating illustrations about Type 1 diabetes.
November 24, 2023
An exhilarating story
Author Daniel James Brown recalls writing "The Boys in the Boat": "Anxiety quickly gave way to exhilaration."
October 27, 2023
Ways of knowing
A new podcast produced in partnership with the UW is dedicated to humanities research and thought.
June 20, 2023
Historian, tour guide, archive enthusiast
Let Antoinette Wills show you around the UW's campus.
June 4, 2023
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 28, 2023
A walk down ‘Skid Road’
Nurse, professor and advocate Josephine Ensign walks readers through the history of Seattle's "Skid Road."
Creative flow
The Chihuly Workshop has produced a photo-rich book, “The Boathouse: The Artist’s Studio of Dale Chihuly,” to tell the story of a building with UW ties.