Obituaries
December 1, 2018
Robert Stevick, 1928-2018
Robert Stevick's research into early Irish and English manuscripts advanced the understanding of arts and literature more than a millennium old.
November 30, 2018
Paul Allen's legacy
To the late Paul G. Allen, the University of Washington felt like home.
A life in computing
We explore the legacy of Microsoft’s late co-founder by photographing items from one of his museums.
October 4, 2018
Seattle’s public policy professor
Remembering scholar, civic leader and former dean Hubert Locke.
Herb Bridge, 1925-2018
The UW's first Distinguished Alumni Veteran Award honoree was a success in business after his Navy tour.
Dorothy Simpson, 1924-2018
She teamed with her husband to make her mark at the UW through generosity and service.
June 2, 2018
Mr. Smith’s journey
With core values formed by his Chehalis upbringing, Orin Smith went on to become a business leader who knew how to treat people right.
March 13, 2018
Arno Motulsky (1923-2018)
The founder of the UW Division of Genetics in 1957 lived a life of twists and turns.
March 1, 2018
Donald Matthews, 1925-2007
In post-Vietnam America, when political activity on college campuses caused rising tensions, Donald Matthews used his passion for politics to ease conflict and create a lasting legacy. The political science professor died Nov. 3.
January 11, 2018
Woman in blue
After 30 years with the Seattle Police Department, Noreen Skagen, ’52, became the first woman U.S. Marshal of Western Washington.
November 9, 2017
A guardian of history
Karyl Winn preserved the stories of some of our region’s most important figures.
September 12, 2017
Putting people above profits
To many, he was a “famous entrepreneur” and “beloved boss.” To those closer to him, he was a mentor, role model and dear friend.
August 18, 2017
Bill Hardwick (1944–2017)
The ’67 grad "put his heart and soul" into carrying on his family's legacy in the U District.
July 26, 2017
Romance under wraps
Theodore R. Anderson Jr. (1937-2017) met his wife when they both were applying for positions at Ski Patrol.
June 15, 2017
A champion for higher ed
Rep. Helen Sommers protected funding and expanded opportunities.
March 24, 2017
Memorials: March 2017 Issue
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