Alumni

October 3, 2025

New digs for Traver Gallery

Sarah Traver pushes the boundaries of an art gallery that's been in her family for nearly five decades.


September 24, 2025

Fall media roundup

In case you needed to add a few more books to your shelf, here are a few new releases from the UW community.


September 18, 2025

Poetic resistance

Lena Khalaf Tuffaha wins her second Washington State Book Award with "Something about Living."


September 11, 2025

Leader of the band

Ken Noreen, 1942–2025, was an dedicated musician, conductor, businessman and Mariners fan.


Bipartisan by nature

Tom Foley's biographer, Kenton Bird, digs into the former Speaker of the House and UW alum's 30 years in Congress.


Staging a comeback

Jennifer Zeyl guides the Intiman through collaboration, education and a renewed sense of purpose.


Musical marvel

Do yourself a favor and listen to UW grad Lucia Flores-Wiseman's rendition of "La Llorona."


September 10, 2025

A life intertwined with history

Carver Gayton's activism and academic brilliance spring from a rich history of aspiration and achievement on both sides of his family.


September 9, 2025

Ghosts of the wilderness

Leave it to UW-trained conservationists to help launch a movement to save some of the world’s most elusive animals.


September 8, 2025

When hick was chic

Post-punk trailblazer Char Easter makes a dreamy comeback.


September 3, 2025

24 years later, remembering the Huskies

24 years ago, 16 purple-and-gold souls were killed in a plane crash in Mexico. They are still in our hearts and minds


September 2, 2025

Gen Z and the job market

They've experienced flexibility after the COVID-19 pandemic and remote learning, but now Gen Z is encountering an unyielding job market.


August 27, 2025

Connection is key

Sabrina Taylor benefited greatly from her family and community to become the youngest UWAA president.


August 22, 2025

A man and woman pose in their cafe.

More than a café

At Yoka in Madrona, the concepts of community, hospitality and culture are as important as their matcha.


August 20, 2025

A man cheers and raises his arms at a sporting event

Bruce Taylor, 1965–2025

From his time at The Daily to his decades-long fantasy football publication, Bruce Taylor was a devoted writer and loyal friend.


August 8, 2025

Venturing outside with Washington's poet laureate

Washington's newest poet laureate will prioritize mental health and the outdoors during his two-year term.


August 7, 2025

Fall arts roundup

Looking for galleries to visit this fall? Check out these visual arts shows by UW alumni.


July 31, 2025

A military photo of Archie Van Winkle in marines regalia

Honored in Alaska

Alaskan-born U.S. marine Archie Van Winkle received the armed forces' highest military decoration in 1951.


July 29, 2025

Jean Smart smiles on a talk show stage

Smart as ever

Jean Smart continues earning praise for her work as sharp-tongued comedian Deborah Vance in “Hacks.”


July 10, 2025

Check out these summer reads (and listens) by UW authors and artists

Summer brings new books, music and podcasts by UW alumni.