News
June 12, 2026
Beacons in the SEA
As Seattle welcomes global visitors for the FIFA 2026 Men's World Cup, these alumni-owned businesses shine a welcoming light.
June 8, 2026
2026 Teachers of the Year
The UW's teachers of the year excel at providing instruction. But their influence as mentors and advisers makes an even greater impact.
June 1, 2026
Pitch purple
In the summer of 2025, crews transformed the UW's well-worn soccer field into a world-class training facility for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup.
May 20, 2026
A cherished leader
Gregg Blodgett, ’76, a retired finance executive and dedicated volunteer leader, has been recognized with the 2026 UWAA Distinguished Service Award.
April 24, 2026
Many stories, one land
‘This Is Native Land’ is a new permanent exhibition at The Washington State History Museum honoring Indigenous voices, knowledge and living traditions.
The long arc of leadership
Ana Mari Cauce receives recognition after concluding a decade of presidential service at the UW.
April 23, 2026
Designing equity
Julia Jannon-Shields is reshaping planning to center community, access and belonging.
Spring news briefs from Viewpoint
Catch up on stories that demonstrate the reach of the UW community.
March 27, 2026
Making a difference in the U District
Seattle-area Huskies will help fight food insecurity at this year's fourth annual Better Together community service event on April 26.
March 5, 2026
Rising star
Starla's co-owner and chef Jordan Koplowitz joins two UW alumni as semifinalists for a James Beard Award.
December 18, 2025
UW in the Supreme Court
Civil rights lawyer and double dawg Colleen Melody brings her "brilliant legal mind" to the state's highest court.
December 2, 2025
Opening doors, expanding horizons
From affordability to innovation, the UW's next chapter is about access and the public good.
September 4, 2025
Lots to be proud of
When things get stressful, the UW community brings a sense of connection. Here's some good news.
June 5, 2025
Teachers of the year
With more than a century of teaching experience between them, these seven faculty stars shine bright for their students.
May 30, 2025
Leading on the fly
Ana Mari Cauce, the UW's 33rd president, pushed the University to new heights by advancing public health, championing social justice and expanding innovation.
March 11, 2025
The next top Dawg
Dr. Robert Jones is "beyond excited" to join the UW as the 34th president in the school's 164-year history.
December 9, 2024
Economic powerhouse
The University of Washington generates almost $21 billion in annual economic impact for the state of Washington, according to a new report.
December 6, 2024
Access to justice
Tamara Lawson, dean of the UW's School of Law, lays out common barriers to justice—and how we can overcome them.
September 12, 2024
Care for all
UW Medicine opens a new center for behavioral health care and for training the next generation of mental health professionals.
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.