Husky History
September 12, 2025
Hitting a high note
The largest crowd in UW history turned out 30 years ago when the Huskies faced ... Army?
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 3, 2025
24 years later, remembering the Huskies
24 years ago, 16 purple-and-gold souls were killed in a plane crash in Mexico. They are still in our hearts and minds
August 26, 2025
Wasky and friends
This International Dog Day, we look back on our live mascots, including Wasky, a fraternity member and very good boy.
August 20, 2025
Bruce Taylor, 1965–2025
From his time at The Daily to his decades-long fantasy football publication, Bruce Taylor was a devoted writer and loyal friend.
July 31, 2025
Honored in Alaska
Alaskan-born U.S. marine Archie Van Winkle received the armed forces' highest military decoration in 1951.
June 20, 2025
Cheers to 55 years
Five faculty from the American Indian Studies department share their thoughts on 55 years of Native knowledge at the UW.
June 18, 2025
First in her class
Before women could vote, Clara McCarty of Steilacoom became the UW's first graduate and a pioneer for women in public service.
May 15, 2025
Ash and thunder
Guillermo Castaneda, an important figure in health care in the Yakima Valley area, recalls the day Mount St Helens "blew her head."
May 8, 2025
10 years of belonging
As wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ Intellectual House marks its first decade as a cultural home for the Indigenous students at the UW and as a resource for the Native community, the longhouse-style center prepares for Phase 2—adding dedicated spaces, expanded services and deeper support for Native student success.
March 18, 2025
No kissing!
Smooching on the UW campus was outlawed back in 1929 when then-UW President Matthew Lyle Spencer saw the display of affection as an affront to the morals of the time.
March 12, 2025
UW Law turns 125
Hugh Spitzer, a retired law professor from the UW School of Law, reflects on 125 years of the law school's commitment to diversity.
March 3, 2025
The Northwest legacy of Jacob Lawrence
Twenty-five years after his death, Jacob Lawrence's impact as a chronicler of the Black experience lives on through the efforts of local arts institutions.
January 27, 2025
A very cheesy goodbye
Burgermaster fans have until Feb. 23 to enjoy this campus institution for the last time.
January 13, 2025
Jeanette's bridge
Though we know it by its colloquial name, the West Seattle Bridge is steeped in Jeanette Williams' legacy.
December 10, 2024
Hotel history
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel in downtown Seattle is celebrating its 100th birthday as well as well as a priceless century-old connection to the University of Washington.
Read all about it
Assunta Ng, entrepreneur and journalist, has dedicated her career to serving the Asian American community. Now, she passes the torch.
December 9, 2024
Books and beyond
In January 2025, University Book Store, a bastion for UW students and community, celebrates its 125th anniversary.
High five for '75
Twenty years ago, Linda Buck, '75, won the Nobel Prize. Meanwhile, Mark Emmert, '75, became president of the UW.
December 6, 2024
The life and times of Dan Evans
A rare pragmatist who never compromised his values, Evans bettered the world as a senator, governor, community-college builder and champion of the environment.