Alumni
March 1, 2019
Unsung healer
Alice Augusta Ball was the first woman and first African American to earn a master’s degree in chemistry, and at age 23, developed an early treatment for leprosy.
February 27, 2019
War heroes of Walla Walla
A new World War II Memorial honors approximately 3,800 men and women who answered the call of duty.
Famed flyer
The U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame honors Janet Kavandi, who went from dreamer to astronaut to NASA leader.
January 22, 2019
People person
From John F. Kennedy to Janis Joplin, the former UW sociology major and Daily shooter has a knack for making his subjects feel at ease.
December 1, 2018
Signs of success
To recognize Tom Foley and Alan Sugiyama for their drive to make life better, two roadways were named in their honor.
November 30, 2018
Keeping it fresh
The FreshJess founder developed her voice and built a following for her blog, which is going strong after 10 years.
October 26, 2018
A life in service
For her legacy of service that continues to this day in a volunteer capacity, the University of Washington presented Patti Taylor the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Veteran Award.
‘Yes, I am a boy’
Nonconformist and social media star Kevin Ninh shares his story of self-discovery.
August 6, 2018
Shooting for the stars
For 40 years, a group of Seattle-area women has helped UW students strive to be the best in science and engineering.
June 22, 2018
The Innovation File: A study in persistence
Dennis Edmondson, ’80, ’13, invented the studs inside the Nanoengineering & Sciences Building.
June 20, 2018
Top of the game
Not many financial advisors make it onto the Forbes' list of America’s Top Wealth Advisors. But Foster School of Business and UW Law School graduate Stephen Hollomon did.
June 6, 2018
The (tiny) Dawg House
This spring, 20 dawgs teamed up to build a UW-themed tiny house to shelter the homeless.
June 4, 2018
Running man
Junior Coffey went from the NFL to training racehorses. He's been one of the most successful trainers at Emerald Downs.
Give Me 5: Shannon Drayer
A trumpet player in the Husky Marching Band during the late ’80s, she gave acting a try before becoming a sports radio journalist for ESPN 710.
June 2, 2018
Character: Anne-Lise Nilsen
Anne-Lise Nilsen has known the next Husky mascot since he was 9 days old.
May 24, 2018
Meet the artist: Miha Sarani
The painter behind our June 2018 cover is a UW master's student.
April 5, 2018
Jamming through Japan
Jazz drummer Adam "Von" Baron, '97, is headed to Japan to tour his latest albums.