Husky History
October 9, 2024
Game day greeter
John Clinton Cohn, who ran John’s Parking for many years, cheered with Husky fans as they passed the lot on game days—a tradition he upheld through his 94th year.
Making history
Historians and activists who studied at the UW made HistoryLink.org into a community resource that has proven successful and popular over its 25 years.
September 12, 2024
The HUB turns 75
Witness the 75-year evolution of the Husky Union Building through photos, and learn about the history of this core campus building.
September 10, 2024
Husky classics rock
As several long-standing businesses continue to prove, the more the U District changes, the more it stays the same.
August 29, 2024
Never forget the Huskies
UW Magazine editor Jon Marmor reflects on two tragedies from September 2001.
July 29, 2024
The Olympian
Hall Health rebrands as Husky Health Center and renames their building for Olympian David C. Hall.
June 5, 2024
Here we are now
The Rocket landed in Seattle on October 1, 1979. In the years to come, it would nurture some of the most iconic Northwest music acts to ever exist.
June 4, 2024
Farewell to the founders
The University of Washington honors Eddie Walker, Eddie Demmings, E.J. Brisker and Lee Leavy, trailblazing activists who recently died.
May 14, 2024
Nurturing new leaders
Leadership Without Borders, now 10 years old, empowers and serves undocumented students on campus.
May 9, 2024
Campus was their canvas
Eddie Demmings, E.J. Brisker and Eddie Ray Walker—founding members of the UW's Black Student Union—fought for a better University.
May 3, 2024
Finding the words
UW Press celebrates "Aiiieeeee!" and a 50-year legacy of Asian American Literature.
March 22, 2024
Highest achievers
The organization that honors Rosa Parks, Elie Wiesel and Jane Goodall has also celebrated three members of the UW community.
March 19, 2024
Huskies on Arrakis
The UW and the Pacific Northwest played their part in the "Dune" universe.
February 23, 2024
Boldt Decision echoes today
The Boldt Decision, which turns 50 this year, reaffirmed tribal fishing rights in Washington and marked a turning point for tribal sovereignty.
January 27, 2024
City Hall's top dawg
Bruce Harrell, ’81, ’84, talks about football, family and Seattle's transformation in an exclusive Q&A.
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?
December 18, 2023
The Jim Caple effect
The Husky grad, Daily writer, IMA softball champ and all-around good guy entertained us with his clever writing and sharp mind.
December 14, 2023
UW on the big screen
The UW has graced the silver screen with a few cameos. Have you seen any of these movies?
November 29, 2023
Northlake’s next act
Big Mario’s, a small local chain, opened its doors to serve huge slices of pizza in a space that retains the legacy of Northlake Tavern.