News
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.
Tumor trap
Two interventional cardiologists at the UW Heart Institute were the first to use a basket-shaped, catheter-delivered tool to remove a benign tumor from a heart.
Genius at work
The MacArthur Foundation honors Yejin Choi, a professor who teaches human language to computers.
A seat at the table
Gov. Jay Inslee, ’73, selected Professor Alexes Harris, ’97, to serve a three-year term on the University’s highest governing body.
A medical emergency
The UW struggles to enroll Black medical students—a trend that is playing out across the nation.
November 4, 2022
A new era for campus security
The UW's new police chief, Craig Wilson, has served 26 years in the department.
November 3, 2022
A name for themselves
Vern Harner led the effort to change University policy for names on diplomas. Now, trans students' diplomas can reflect their chosen names.
October 2, 2022
Turning the tide
Seattle’s waterfront is getting a major makeover — with a little help from the UW.
September 2, 2022
Ever forward
Thanks to a catalyzing donation, the ASUW Shell House—a location with a rich history—is on the way to being renovated for another century of service for campus and the community.
August 31, 2022
Touch Down
There's a new head coach in town: Kalen DeBoer shares his insights on the upcoming season with editor Jon Marmor.
August 29, 2022
Doctors in the house
A class of 60 UW School of Medicine students now occupy a state-of-the-art building in Spokane.
May 29, 2022
Earth and space
Gary Lai, the lead architect of Blue Origin’s New Shepard program, heads to the heavens.
Out of style
The HUB has been home to a hair stylist since 1952. Now, salon operator Jane Snell hangs up her shears and closes the Scissor’s Edge.
May 16, 2022
Why we love the ECC
As the ECC celebrates 50 years of creating a space for diversity and inclusion, alumni share fond memories of the space.
UW’s new regent, Leonard Forsman, ’87, looks ahead
Leonard Forsman, '87, is the UW's new regent. He tells Viewpoint his goals and priorities for his six-year term.
Care Package Community
The UW Champions Program was established in 2011 to serve former foster youth. Recent expansions help students who experienced unaccompanied homelessness as youth.