Campus Life
November 29, 2023
Fulfilling a vision
The original vision for wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ (the Intellectual House) included workshop space. That vision is on its way to becoming a reality.
Looking up
With determination, faith and the UW’s belief in her, Square Donaldson overcame tremendous obstacles.
November 25, 2023
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
November 9, 2023
A requiem for Burgermaster
A hotspot for UW rowers and other community members, Burgermaster's flagship location has an uncertain future.
October 24, 2023
Canoe Journey
Hosted by the Muckleshoot Tribe, this year's Tribal Canoe Journey welcomed members of the Shell House Canoe Family, č̓away̓altxʷ ʔiišəd.
Reaching all learners
The Disabilities, Opportunities, Internet-working and Technology Center (DO-IT for short) provides support, advocacy and mentoring to students with disabilities.
In pursuit of tech equity
While researching technology, equity and innovation, Ph.D. candidate Jay Cunningham makes time to help steward the University as a UW regent.
A place of promise
For three decades, UW Tacoma has sought to serve not only its students but the community as a whole.
September 2, 2023
Peace Corps pipeline
Since 2001, the UW has consistently ranked in the top three volunteer-producing universities in the nation.
Scenes from the Salish Sea
The Burke Museum exhibit “We Are Puget Sound” aims to inspire preservation of the Salish Sea and its impressive creatures.
Better building blocks
Founders Hall is the only University building fully constructed of mass timber, which has the promise of reducing the costs of construction while increasing a building’s sustainability.
September 1, 2023
Smart students, clever tech
Information from fitness trackers and smartphones helps Anind Dey's team learn about student success.
August 30, 2023
Staying tuned
Actor Garret Dillahunt joined the UW Symphony orchestra for an end-of-year performance. An audience of more than 500 were treated to his narration of ‘l'Histoire de Babar, le Petit Éléphant.’
June 4, 2023
Bragging rites
Learn who’s behind those purple, white and gold slogans every rowing season on the Montlake Cut.
May 28, 2023
The Gen Z's and me
"How wonderful to return to campus and see that the arc of Black history, despite ongoing struggles, still bends toward justice," Audrey Edwards writes.
Will Parnassus return?
Students returning to campus after winter break this year found the doors to historic Parnassus closed indefinitely.
May 5, 2023
MAP Awardees 2022
The Multicultural Alumni Partnership announced its support of five promising scholars at the UW.
April 25, 2023
Signs of disability
Stephanie Kerschbaum explores how we notice, and sometimes don't notice, disability.
April 21, 2023
Better hustle
Over the past two years, MFA candidate Abdiel Jacobsen has brought their love of hustle to the UW.
A source of support
The Instructional Center helps more than 2,000 students a year succeed, even in their most challenging classes. More could use its resources.