Alumni
September 12, 2024
In tune with babies
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
Art meets tech
College of Arts & Sciences grad Laura Brodax uses ceramic tile to uncover nature in unexpected places.
September 9, 2024
Free people read freely
‘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.
Leading (and feeding) her community
Claire Sumadiwirya serves coffee and connections with Bellden Ventures, a social enterprise.
August 29, 2024
Last straw for Scarecrow?
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.
Embracing the bay
Joe Brotherton focuses on arts and well-being at Doe Bay, including a new festival with a “low-key Burning Man” vibe.
Never forget the Huskies
UW Magazine editor Jon Marmor reflects on two tragedies from September 2001.
August 22, 2024
First generation inspiration
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
Pitching in
The UW's oldest club on campus fell on tough times, but they're bouncing back with help from alumni.
July 24, 2024
Tech for all, all for tech
Emily Lago Anderson is bridging the tech gap by empowering tomorrow's STEM leaders.
July 12, 2024
Big freeze
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
Snapshot of beauty
Sung Park, whose name is popping up in awards circles, falls in love with the world through his camera.
June 20, 2024
At the periphery
Artist Mary Ann Peters creates works of difficult beauty in her explorations of displacement and migration.
June 14, 2024
Summer reads (and more!)
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
Behind the lens
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
Educational opportunities for all
Meet Emily Yim, a trailblazer in education who is shaping futures and bridging gaps in access and exposure.
Her legacy lives on
Marleigh Lang remembers her late daughter Natalie, whose generosity and inspirational story live on through her namesake scholarship.
Voices of experience
Alvin Wang Graylin and Biraj Karmacharya returned to campus for this year's commencement ceremonies.
June 7, 2024
Sketches: Dana Robertson-Halter
Dana Robertson-Halter tells us about her seal encounter last summer near Decatur Island.