People

October 24, 2023

Insights from a UWT alum

After serving in the Army, Joe Davis saw college as a pathway to a career in public service.

In pursuit of tech equity

While researching technology, equity and innovation, Ph.D. candidate Jay Cunningham makes time to help steward the University as a UW regent.

A place of promise

For three decades, UW Tacoma has sought to serve not only its students but the community as a whole.

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.

Community visionary

From canvases in coffee shops to Brooklyn streets, Hoa Hong’s art and impact are far-reaching.

September 8, 2023

Grit City gives back

Andrea Reay loves Tacoma, which is why she became the CEO of their chamber of commerce.

September 2, 2023

Quiet philanthropists

Dan and Pam Baty, recipients of the 2023 Gates Volunteer Service Award, have spent nearly five decades supporting UW programs.

Getting real on mental health

The research-based program helps members of the UW community maintain their mental health.

Joy-filled career

Former UW drama professor Aurora Valentinetti’s indelible impact still delights us today.

Spratlens' legacy

Transferring ownership of a book on African American nurses to a professional organization will raise scholarship funds.

Passion for public health

Throughout his career, George Counts has addressed health and health-care inequities.

Shaping the future

Five industrial designers, five decades of influence and one message for tomorrow’s designers.

He can dig it

David R. Montgomery has a MacArthur “genius grant,” a handful of popular science books, and six albums with the local band Big Dirt under his belt.

UW alum succeeds Fauci

Jeanne Marrazzo has become the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

Cities at your fingertips

Two graduate students seeking a better transit experience invented an app that is used by millions across the U.S.

September 1, 2023

Smart students, clever tech

Information from fitness trackers and smartphones helps Anind Dey's team learn about student success.

Community classroom

UW Bothell public health students gained a new understanding of rural health care in the developing world.

August 30, 2023

Tribe and timber

By listening to land stewards within the Yakama Nation, Tom Hinckley learned to see the forest for the trees.

Staying tuned

Actor Garret Dillahunt joined the UW Symphony orchestra for an end-of-year performance. An audience of more than 500 were treated to his narration of ‘l'Histoire de Babar, le Petit Éléphant.’

August 29, 2023

Everyone belongs here

As the first UW graduate not from the Seattle campus to serve as president of the UWAA Board of Trustees, Joe Davis took a path less traveled.