Alumni
September 1, 2012
Reporter's mission
For the past 15 years, Alex Quade has served viewers as a fearless, ethical television war reporter and documentary filmmaker covering U.S. conflicts all over the globe.
Passion for nature
In their new book, nature artist Tony Angell and UW professor of wildlife science John Marzluff disabuse the notion that the family of birds known as corvids—crows, jays, magpies—possess mere “bird brains.”
Highest honors
Two alumni were among 13 people receiving the highest honor given to an American civilian—the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Defeating disease
Dr. Bill Foege, ’61, is a global health leader, affiliate professor of epidemiology at the UW School of Public Health, and recipient of a 2012 Presidential Medal of Freedom.
June 1, 2012
Football and film
From winning a Rose Bowl to an Oscar for documentary filmmaking, being a team player is the secret to success for Ed Cunningham, ’91.
Uncompromising vision
One of America’s most celebrated architects, Steven Holl knows something about charting his own path.
More than Hope
Hope Solo will be in goal this summer when the U.S. defends its gold medal at the 2012 Olympics.
A patent success
Catching up with Robert Charlson, ’64, professor emeritus of Atmospheric Sciences and Chemistry, and co-inventor of the first UW-held patent that brought royalties to the UW.
March 1, 2012
Slick job
Two UW alums who helped devise a better way to ameliorate oil spills were part of a team that won a $1 million prize for its ingenuity.
'Arts den mother'
It’s easy to feel like Nancy Guppy, ’82, is a personal friend even if you have never met her.
Breaking barriers
Thaddeus Spratlen and Lois Price Sratlen, ’76, UW emeritus professors who broke barriers and raised the bar for women and people of color in higher education, have presented the UW with a $1 million lifetime gift.
At the apex
Architect Steven Holl, ’71, was awarded the highest honor in his field—the American Institute of Architects 2012 Gold Medal.
December 1, 2011
Wildlife defender
Rodger Schlickeisen, ’63, made his mark leading one of the nation’s largest—and most effective—environmental organizations.
Soldier's story
As I reflect on the road that led me from the UW to the Udari Desert, it is easy for me to identify ways that my time at the UW earning a B.S. in Construction Management prepared me to lead troops.
September 1, 2011
The UW's right stuff
June’s flight of the Atlantis brought to a close NASA’s Space Shuttle program after 30 years. The University of Washington played a huge role in this scientific and engineering marvel.
Denny's legacy
Many Husky families have UW roots that go back generations, but no one has deeper roots than Brewster Denny.
Hidden cost of war
Gen. Peter Chiarelli, a Seattle native and Evans School alum, was in town as part of a national effort “to begin a conversation about veterans and what we can do to connect communities to veterans.”
Courting success
Today, hundreds of young ballhandlers know Ryan Appleby as the determined coach inspiring them to be winners on and off the court.
Yoga for prisoners
Natalie Smith, 28, is executive director of Yoga Behind Bars, a non-profit organization that provides hundreds of free yoga classes inside Washington state prisons and jails.