September 18, 2024
The Walkers are being recognized for their lifetime of philanthropy, volunteerism and impact.
Thanks to support from the Costco Scholarship Fund, Carlos Estrada Alamo, '11, was able to pursue a dream career in healthcare.
September 13, 2024
A Broadway actor and producer, Simons staged works by and about people of color.
Eason Yang, a designer and social innovator, is creating ways for cancer survivors to overcome bias and get back to work.
Historians and activists who studied at the UW made HistoryLink.org into a community resource that has proven successful and popular over its 25 years.
September 12, 2024
UW researchers note that music enhances the neural response to speech in infants. They also discover that families are not talking or singing directly to their children as much as they thought.
September 11, 2024
College of Arts & Sciences grad Laura Brodax uses ceramic tile to uncover nature in unexpected places.
September 9, 2024
‘Warrior Librarian’ Tracie D. Hall doesn't tell people to be quiet, but to speak up against censorship that threatens learning and access to information for all.
Claire Sumadiwirya serves coffee and connections with Bellden Ventures, a social enterprise.
August 29, 2024
Seattle might say goodbye to Scarecrow Video, a beloved institution in the U District, if they don't raise much-needed funds by the end of 2024.
Joe Brotherton focuses on arts and well-being at Doe Bay, including a new festival with a “low-key Burning Man” vibe.
UW Magazine editor Jon Marmor reflects on two tragedies from September 2001.
August 22, 2024
Mark Ostersmith's father was the first in his family to go to college. The lesson: education was no longer a distant dream.
August 16, 2024
The UW's oldest club on campus fell on tough times, but they're bouncing back with help from alumni.
July 24, 2024
Emily Lago Anderson is bridging the tech gap by empowering tomorrow's STEM leaders.
July 12, 2024
Frosty treats in a zillion flavors made and sold by alumni-created ice creameries are available all over the Seattle area. Just leave some for us.
June 21, 2024
Sung Park, whose name is popping up in awards circles, falls in love with the world through his camera.
June 20, 2024
Artist Mary Ann Peters creates works of difficult beauty in her explorations of displacement and migration.
June 14, 2024
Whether you need a book to dive into on your next plane ride, a podcast for a long walk or a TV show for a rainy day, UW alumni are ready to keep you company this summer.
June 13, 2024
From culture to landscapes to wild animals in their natural habitats, these are Art Wolfe's 10 favorite photos, described by the photographer himself.
June 10, 2024
Meet Emily Yim, a trailblazer in education who is shaping futures and bridging gaps in access and exposure.
Marleigh Lang remembers her late daughter Natalie, whose generosity and inspirational story live on through her namesake scholarship.
Alvin Wang Graylin and Biraj Karmacharya returned to campus for this year's commencement ceremonies.
June 7, 2024
Dana Robertson-Halter tells us about her seal encounter last summer near Decatur Island.
June 6, 2024
Every time she returned to her home in White Swan, Nocona Abrams missed her community. So she decided to stay and make it even better.
June 5, 2024
The Rocket landed in Seattle on October 1, 1979. In the years to come, it would nurture some of the most iconic Northwest music acts to ever exist.
June 4, 2024
The University of Washington honors Eddie Walker, Eddie Demmings, E.J. Brisker and Lee Leavy, trailblazing activists who recently died.
June 3, 2024
Whiting Tennis talks about his creative process, his latest exhibitions and his future projects.
Linda Edgar, who applied to the UW School of Dentistry after 15 years as a school teacher, is now the president of the American Dental Association.
May 30, 2024
Bobbi Campbell, who attended the UW in the 1970s, put a face to the AIDS epidemic.
May 29, 2024
Olympic runner Don Kardong started the Bloomsday Run in Spokane in 1977. Since then, it has blossomed.
Lois Ko of Sweet Alchemy takes on art in all forms: prints, pottery, watercolor... and ice cream.
May 24, 2024
The UW and UW Alumni Association present Art Wolfe, '75, with the Alumnus Summa Laude Dignatus, the highest honor bestowed upon a UW graduate.
May 21, 2024
Sharon Thayer's quilting started as a retirement hobby. Five hundred quilts later, it's become much more.
The UW recognizes Shauna Elbers Carlisle for her outstanding work in and out of the classroom.
The UW Alumni Association proudly presents Patti Warashina with the 2024 Golden Graduate Award.
May 17, 2024
Mariama Suwaneh, ’17, was an engaged student leader and activist on campus and continues to build community everywhere she goes.
May 14, 2024
Susie Tennant was beloved for discovering and promoting bands such as Nirvana, Sonic Youth and Beck.
May 13, 2024
Kris Myllenbeck couldn't find a stylish wading pool on the market, so she took the plunge and made her own.
May 9, 2024
Eddie Demmings, E.J. Brisker and Eddie Ray Walker—founding members of the UW's Black Student Union—fought for a better University.
UWT Alumnus and filmmaker Nuk Suwanchote revisited his alma mater to explore the growing community of Asian American and Pacific Islander students, staff and faculty at UW Tacoma.
Tiana Cole, ’21, and Brad Blackburn III, ’21, ’23, are two young alumni offering sound advice in their new podcast.
Leonard Forsman's love for cultural preservation has led to a life of service.
May 3, 2024
UW Press celebrates "Aiiieeeee!" and a 50-year legacy of Asian American Literature.
April 30, 2024
In a city known for its literature, Tom Eykemans and Jayme Yen created a festival that celebrates the beauty of books.
April 24, 2024
Braden Bishop starred in the outfield at the UW, but it’s a Mariner moment for which he’ll never be forgotten.
April 11, 2024
After a career of shaved turkey legs and tartar-sauce baths, Tim Hunter can’t quite turn the dial.
March 19, 2024
Tina Dang and Miguel Laureano Damian combine their skills to create striking imagery and videos.
March 15, 2024
In her current Seattle exhibit, Saya Moriyasu, ’91, imagines magical mineral spirits in paper and clay.
February 27, 2024
Colleen McElroy, 1935-2024, was the first Black woman to be promoted to a full professorship at the UW.
February 24, 2024
Each year, some 1,200 to 1,500 Huskies find their way to the UW Farm through classes, service-learning programs, research projects and clubs.
Teacher Pamela Savagaonkar saw a gap in STEM education for kids and started a venture in Snoqualmie Valley.
Heather Reams advocates for clean energy and discusses climate change from a Republican perspective.
Husky Civic Saturdays bring people together to explore moral questions that concern all of us.
February 23, 2024
Words of caution from 2,000 years ago are relevant today as our country experiences an alarming escalation in efforts to censor books.
February 7, 2024
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.
January 27, 2024
Bruce Harrell, ’81, ’84, talks about football, family and Seattle's transformation in an exclusive Q&A.
January 25, 2024
Pastry chef Lauren Tran, who bakes up desserts with Southeast Asian flavors, tells us how she got her start.
January 8, 2024
Ned Blackhawk's book about Native Americans in U.S. history won the National Book Award for its enlightening take on "rediscovering" America.
December 18, 2023
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
Tom Mara, who helms the Seattle International Film festival, is making history by transforming the Cinerama into SIFF Cinema Downtown.
December 12, 2023
Cheryll Leo-Gwin, '75, '77, draws on her history with fabric and jewelry arts in her new Jack Straw exhibit "Larger than Life."
December 8, 2023
From practice squad to AFC Player of the Week, Jake Browning is on an upward trajectory in the NFL.
November 30, 2023
Find out which seven alumni-owned restaurants are getting national attention.
November 29, 2023
Twin brothers forge a thriving business creating bindings for snowboards and splitboards.
Ann Streissguth made a name for herself after publishing an article describing what became known as fetal alcohol syndrome.
Daniel Pak, who calls himself the "executive homie" for Totem Star, builds a legacy at their new home.
November 26, 2023
Haidee Merritt charms readers with her droll and deprecating illustrations about Type 1 diabetes.
Mike Hatzenbeler’s goal is to help people with disabilities fulfill their life choices.
November 25, 2023
Decades after serving in the Vietnam War, Dr. Mike Fey made peace with his past by developing a dental curriculum in Hanoi.
November 24, 2023
MacArthur Foundation Fellowships that were awarded to two University of Washington graduates recognize their work in disparate fields.
Byron Au Yong, ’96, went to the Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island to sing with the trees at an outdoor, participatory research event.
November 17, 2023
Kela Wong celebrates her Asian American identity through Kela Designs, her small business, selling stickers, pins and more.
November 6, 2023
Husky football star Jake Kupp credits his time at the UW for taking advantage of opportunities to make a career on—and off—the field.
October 30, 2023
According to Dr. John Hess, this year's Distinguished Alumni Veteran Award (DAVA) recipient, service is a way of life.
October 27, 2023
Much of the history of Tacoma's Japantown has been forgotten. Tamiko Nimura is bringing it back to life.
See how three museums from the Seattle area draw upon their UW ties and engage in evolving conversations around race, history and identity.
The 4-year-old Sea Mar Museum is the first in the Pacific Northwest to represent Chicano and Latino culture.
The Northwest African American Museum, which opened in 1998, has many ties to the UW.
The Wing Luke Museum is part of Seattle's community of culturally specific museums that build empathy, promote equity and tell more complete histories.
October 24, 2023
After serving in the Army, Joe Davis saw college as a pathway to a career in public service.
October 6, 2023
From canvases in coffee shops to Brooklyn streets, Hoa Hong’s art and impact are far-reaching.
September 8, 2023
Andrea Reay loves Tacoma, which is why she became the CEO of their chamber of commerce.
September 2, 2023
Dan and Pam Baty, recipients of the 2023 Gates Volunteer Service Award, have spent nearly five decades supporting UW programs.
Five industrial designers, five decades of influence and one message for tomorrow’s designers.
Jeanne Marrazzo has become the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Two graduate students seeking a better transit experience invented an app that is used by millions across the U.S.
August 30, 2023
By listening to land stewards within the Yakama Nation, Tom Hinckley learned to see the forest for the trees.
Actor Garret Dillahunt joined the UW Symphony orchestra for an end-of-year performance. An audience of more than 500 were treated to his narration of ‘l'Histoire de Babar, le Petit Éléphant.’
August 29, 2023
As the first UW graduate not from the Seattle campus to serve as president of the UWAA Board of Trustees, Joe Davis took a path less traveled.
August 25, 2023
Cary Bozeman overcame a childhood full of obstacles to become the mayor of Bellevue and then Bremerton.
August 9, 2023
Like her fine jewelry, Valerie Madison built a career to last a lifetime.
July 10, 2023
Nathan Vass slows down time with his photography and writing.
June 25, 2023
Stories of members of the UW community who have served in the armed forces.
June 20, 2023
Let Antoinette Wills show you around the UW's campus.
June 10, 2023
Marilynne Robinson's remarks upon receiving the University of Washington's Alumna Summa Laude Dignata Award
June 9, 2023
Four Huskies have joined the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. Read about their achievements in space and beyond.