People
May 29, 2023
Lifesaving ideas
Dr. Leonard Cobb, a UW professor in the 1960s, devoted his career to lifesaving initiatives like Seattle’s Medic One paramedic program.
Powerful prose
Her Northwest connections played a big part in Marilynne Robinson’s path to becoming one of the most important authors of our time.
May 28, 2023
Joe Jarzynka had no fear
Gig Harbor walk-on Joe Jarzynka dazzled the Husky faithful with his fearless play.
The Gen Z's and me
"How wonderful to return to campus and see that the arc of Black history, despite ongoing struggles, still bends toward justice," Audrey Edwards writes.
Will Parnassus return?
Students returning to campus after winter break this year found the doors to historic Parnassus closed indefinitely.
Our part for the planet
A UW workshop showcases how climate change innovations on campuses can benefit surrounding communities and beyond.
May 19, 2023
Full of surprises
As UW mourns the loss of a beloved artist, we talk with a fellow Husky who saw first-hand how much the acclaimed painter cared about our campus and community.
May 18, 2023
Influencer extraordinaire
Emma Cortes Ellendt explains her journey from business to aeronautics to Instagram in a Q&A with Aleenah Ansari.
May 5, 2023
MAP Awardees 2022
The Multicultural Alumni Partnership announced its support of five promising scholars at the UW.
April 27, 2023
Not quite by the book
Preston Wadley explores new truths in old objects through "Abstract Truth" at the Bellevue Arts Museum.
April 25, 2023
Signs of disability
Stephanie Kerschbaum explores how we notice, and sometimes don't notice, disability.
April 21, 2023
Full circle
Sherri Berdine supports and strengthens the University’s relationships with nearly 40 tribal nations in the Pacific Northwest.
Better hustle
Over the past two years, MFA candidate Abdiel Jacobsen has brought their love of hustle to the UW.
A source of support
The Instructional Center helps more than 2,000 students a year succeed, even in their most challenging classes. More could use its resources.
April 13, 2023
Behind the mic
Mike Blowers and Shannon Drayer continue to bring baseball action to fans over the airwaves.
April 11, 2023
Mouth-watering news
Look out for Lioness in Phinney Ridge this summer. Renee Erickson's latest restaurant will focus on shared plates and Italian wine.
March 23, 2023
Anna learns things (and sells them, too)
Anna Dong, '21, uses her UW degree in neuroscience to create products that make people happier.
March 1, 2023
A heartfelt award for Jean Smart
The star of the HBO series “Hacks” scores yet another honor for playing acerbic Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance – but couldn’t attend the show due to a heart issue.
February 26, 2023
Plant power
Doctoral student Natalia Guayazán Palacios works to understand how plants and microorganisms coexist.
A sense of purpose
With scholarship support, Tony Nabors found a calling and a lifelong commitment to racial equity.