People
December 16, 2020
The other pandemic: racism
Members of the UW community join to fight “white supremacy as a lethal public health issue.”
Honoring our roots
In celebration of the Seattle Japanese Garden’s 60th birthday this summer, a number of local artists created works honoring the landscape and the people involved.
Whitman revisited
In “Unsettled Ground: The Whitman Massacre and Its Shifting Legacy in The American West,” historian Cassandra Tate, ’86, ’88, ’95, revisits a conflict that left 13 settlers dead.
December 10, 2020
Voice of the band
Frazer Cook called his time with the Husky Marching Band “an honor, a privilege and a pleasure.” Husky fans everywhere felt the same way about him.
Grade A performer
Liberty Bracken is a big reason the Husky football team earned an NCAA-record academic score.
December 9, 2020
Healing words
Norman B. Rice’s timing couldn’t have been better for his new book, “Gaining Public Trust: A Profile of Civic Engagement.”
Holistic view
The first Filipino American to graduate from UW medical school, Fernando Vega helped open the path to alternative medicine in the U.S.
December 8, 2020
Learning from darkness
After a tumultuous 2020, what have we learned that can light our way forward?
December 7, 2020
Inspirational figure
A titan of the law and a trailblazer on the bench, Judge Joseph Jerome Farris sat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit for 41 years.
Building a future
After holding down a job at Mod Pizza, Amanda Henritze sees bigger things in her future in architecture.
Taking control
In describing her mindset, Kelly Olson quotes a favorite author: “You have to own your story if you want to change the ending.”
Scholar and mentor
After earning his doctorate, Christopher Beasley established the Husky Post-Prison Research Lab.
Seeking change
Her experience in the criminal justice system drives Michelle Brownlee toward her goal of working in government.
Future in the law
After her experience in prison, Ginny Burton has her sights set on becoming an attorney.
Positive mindset
Powered by positive thinking, Theron Taylor went to the UW to earn a degree in psychology.
November 29, 2020
For many UW retirees, service never stops
Retiring from the UW doesn’t end the story for faculty and staff. They are driven to serve their communities on a local or global scale.
Bill Gates Sr.’s legacy
As a leader in public service and champion of the UW, Bill Gates Sr. leaves a legacy far beyond his legal contributions.