Alumni
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 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
More than a café
At Yoka in Madrona, the concepts of community, hospitality and culture are as important as their matcha.
August 20, 2025
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
Honored in Alaska
Alaskan-born U.S. marine Archie Van Winkle received the armed forces' highest military decoration in 1951.
July 29, 2025
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.
June 18, 2025
Early riser
Lindsay Schwarz received the highest honor handed out by the U.S. government to scientists and engineers in independent research.
First in her class
Before women could vote, Clara McCarty of Steilacoom became the UW's first graduate and a pioneer for women in public service.
June 17, 2025
Northern light
Leslie Fried, the sole full-time employee of the Alaska Jewish Museum, has created a home for Jewish history, art and culture in Alaska.