News
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.
Opioid game-changer
Vaccines show promise for treating addiction to oxycodone, heroin and other addictive substances.
November 27, 2022
Solidarity forever
After three decades, the UW Bridges Center continues to grow, as does union membership nationwide.