People

September 3, 2019

The third annual Latinx Pride in Seattle

Founded by a UW alum, the celebration focuses on diverse faces in the LGBTQ community.


September 2, 2019

Jordan Nicholson takes off

How the self-proclaimed lover of life followed his passions to become an accomplished photographer, artist and man about town.


When Dad ran for president

In 1972 and 1976, Sen. Henry “Scoop” Jackson was a candidate for the highest office in the land. I was along for the ride.


Arms to table

Northwest ingredients meet Filipino-influenced cuisine at Archipelago, a Seattle restaurant that has earned rave reviews.


Kasia Omilian with a football

Ahead of the herd

Kasia Omilian wants to become the first woman general manager in the National Football League.


Saving time

Benefits to daylight saving time? Let me shine some light on the ways it makes life better.


June 13, 2019

Q Center turns 15

The Q Center continues to evolve and grow. It now serves 500 visitors per month.


June 4, 2019

At bat for Mom

Former Husky outfielder Braden Bishop's charity event raised $50,000 for Alzheimer’s research.


Give Me 5

Melanie Jackson, a 1993 All-American soccer player at the UW, is now a senior editor and writer with ESPNW.


Fossil flosser

Some might find the work of dusting and dabbing sand away from a fossil tedious, but Jean Primozich still marvels at it.


June 3, 2019

The Great American Barrier

An encounter between a black social worker and Kirkland police raises questions as old as America.


House Party

We partied like students with the winners of the 2019 Distinguished Teaching Awards.


Frazer Cook named UWAA Golden Graduates Distinguished Alumnus

Frazer Cook and the Husky Marching Band worked in harmony for 57 years.


James LoGerfo Sr. named 2019 UW Distinguished Retiree

LoGerfo Sr., ’72, has used his time in retirement to expand his training of health-care workers around the world.


A week in ‘Baby Jail’

As a former undocumented immigrant, I felt it was my duty to help.


A joyful privilege

Connie Kravas, who retires from the UW this summer, is one of the most vocal and successful advocates for higher education for all of Washington.


Energy’s new wave

Converting ocean waves into electricity poses challenges—and promise.


May 22, 2019

John N. “Jack” Lein (1926-2019)

Thanks in part to people like Jack Lein, ’55, UW Medicine created a first-of-its-kind program to educate physicians in rural areas.


May 14, 2019

The many dimensions of Marvin Oliver

Oliver is the recipient of the 2019 Odegaard Award.


April 20, 2019

The ways we see

Professor Stephanie Fryberg draws on her own life to build support for Indigenous children


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