News

February 7, 2024

Close up on a mural of a colorful bird

Beauty after chaos

The Wing Luke Museum unveils a new mural across Canton Alley after the museum's windows and doors were vandalized in an alleged hate crime in September.


December 18, 2023

People walk down a street filled with tents selling vegetables, milk, eggs, meat and other goods.

Treasure on the Ave

The "granddaddy" of Seattle farmers markets celebrates 30 years of bringing farm-fresh goods to the University District.


A man smiles in the crowd at the Olympics

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 13, 2023

A man smiles in the projection booth of a theater, holding a film reel.

Cinema steward

Tom Mara, who helms the Seattle International Film festival, is making history by transforming the Cinerama into SIFF Cinema Downtown.


November 30, 2023

Good eats

Find out which seven alumni-owned restaurants are getting national attention.


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.


November 26, 2023

A culture of learning

A new cohort of Indigenous students in the College of Education is ushering in an early-learning program that puts language and culture first.


November 25, 2023

First lady visits

The first lady, Jill Biden, visited the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center this fall, discussing the Biden Cancer Moonshot.


November 9, 2023

A requiem for Burgermaster

A hotspot for UW rowers and other community members, Burgermaster's flagship location has an uncertain future.


September 2, 2023

Astronomical data

A tool developed by the UW’s Institute for Data Intensive Research in Astrophysics & Cosmology will help manage massive amounts of data.


UW alum succeeds Fauci

Jeanne Marrazzo has become the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.


Compostable plastic

UW researchers have developed new bioplastics that degrade on the same timeline as a banana peel in a backyard compost bin.


August 28, 2023

Welcome to campus

UW President Ana Mari Cauce provides an update on the University and its surrounding community.


June 10, 2023

Robinson’s words

Marilynne Robinson's remarks upon receiving the University of Washington's Alumna Summa Laude Dignata Award


May 28, 2023

Will Parnassus return?

Students returning to campus after winter break this year found the doors to historic Parnassus closed indefinitely.


The Jake awakes

In 1994, the art school’s instructional gallery was dedicated to Jacob Lawrence, recognizing his influence and vision. The time had come for a refresh and a slight relocation.


Seeps from the deep

A recent UW-led study exploring the seafloor about 50 miles off Newport, Oregon, discovered seeps of warm, chemically distinct liquid shooting up.


April 21, 2023

Full circle

Sherri Berdine supports and strengthens the University’s relationships with nearly 40 tribal nations in the Pacific Northwest.


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.


February 25, 2023

How the UW does NIL

Student-athletes can now benefit from revenue generated by use of their name, image and likeness. The UW does it differently than the rest.


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