Obituaries
September 11, 2025
Leader of the band
Ken Noreen, 1942–2025, was an dedicated musician, conductor, businessman and Mariners fan.
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
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.
June 17, 2025
King Holmes, 1937–2025
Dr. King K. Holmes fought stigma to turn the study of sexually transmitted infections into a respected field of research.
May 14, 2025
Martha Silano, 1961–2025
Martha Silano, who died May 5 after living with A.L.S. for two years, delighted in the natural world.
March 18, 2025
David Bonderman, 1942–2024
David Bonderman’s all-expenses-paid travel fellowships enable UW students to broaden their cultural horizons.
January 21, 2025
John Jaech, 1929–2025
A legend in the world of nuclear materials safety, John Jaech was also a sports fan and watercolor enthusiast.
December 9, 2024
Don Pember, 1939–2024
Professor Don Pember was a favorite of communication students.
December 6, 2024
The life and times of Dan Evans
A rare pragmatist who never compromised his values, Evans bettered the world as a senator, governor, community-college builder and champion of the environment.
Ruth Gerberding, 1931–2024
Ruth Gerberding was well-known by the UW community for her wit and style.
November 7, 2024
Frank Irigon, 1947–2024
Irigon, who has been a prominent activist since his time at the UW, is remembered for his passion for culture and community.
October 29, 2024
Mike Katell, 1965–2024
Katell left his mark on Seattle's arts community and fought for ethics in artificial intelligence.
September 13, 2024
Ron Simons, 1960–2024
A Broadway actor and producer, Simons staged works by and about people of color.
August 29, 2024
Never forget the Huskies
UW Magazine editor Jon Marmor reflects on two tragedies from September 2001.
June 4, 2024
Farewell to the founders
The University of Washington honors Eddie Walker, Eddie Demmings, E.J. Brisker and Lee Leavy, trailblazing activists who recently died.
May 14, 2024
Susie Tennant, 1962–2024
Susie Tennant was beloved for discovering and promoting bands such as Nirvana, Sonic Youth and Beck.
February 27, 2024
Colleen McElroy, 1935-2023
Colleen McElroy, 1935-2024, was the first Black woman to be promoted to a full professorship at the UW.
February 24, 2024
Nancy Bell Evans, 1933-2024
Nancy Bell Evans was an inspiration to UW students as well as one of the University’s biggest supporters.
November 29, 2023
Ann Streissguth, 1932-2023
Ann Streissguth made a name for herself after publishing an article describing what became known as fetal alcohol syndrome.
October 6, 2023
A hungry tiger fights best
Toshio Akamatsu began his career as a member of John Bonica's legendary team of pain management experts. Akamatsu died this year at the age of 89.