People

September 18, 2025

Poetic resistance

Lena Khalaf Tuffaha wins her second Washington State Book Award with "Something about Living."


September 11, 2025

Remarkable relic

"Here's a bag of clam. Go find out where the pieces go."


Leader of the band

Ken Noreen, 1942–2025, was an dedicated musician, conductor, businessman and Mariners fan.


UW’s Climate Risk Lab connects students with future employers to deal with natural disasters

These sustainability-savvy students and faculty hope for a future where climate risk is accounted for in worldwide strategic and organizational decisions.


Bipartisan by nature

Tom Foley's biographer, Kenton Bird, digs into the former Speaker of the House and UW alum's 30 years in Congress.


Staging a comeback

Jennifer Zeyl guides the Intiman through collaboration, education and a renewed sense of purpose.


Musical marvel

Do yourself a favor and listen to UW grad Lucia Flores-Wiseman's rendition of "La Llorona."


September 10, 2025

A life intertwined with history

Carver Gayton's activism and academic brilliance spring from a rich history of aspiration and achievement on both sides of his family.


September 9, 2025

Ghosts of the wilderness

Leave it to UW-trained conservationists to help launch a movement to save some of the world’s most elusive animals.


September 8, 2025

When hick was chic

Post-punk trailblazer Char Easter makes a dreamy comeback.


September 4, 2025

How old are you really?

The UW-created Health Octo Tool measures biological age, offering a more accurate picture of aging and a guide for living longer and healthier lives.


September 3, 2025

Too close for comfort

A UW-designed bike sensor helps cyclists steer towards safer streets.


24 years later, remembering the Huskies

24 years ago, 16 purple-and-gold souls were killed in a plane crash in Mexico. They are still in our hearts and minds


September 2, 2025

Gen Z and the job market

They've experienced flexibility after the COVID-19 pandemic and remote learning, but now Gen Z is encountering an unyielding job market.


August 28, 2025

Keeping up with the tides

Crews aboard the UW Applied Physics Laboratory's R/V Robertson deploys buoys to measure water quality and report back to coastal communities.


August 27, 2025

Connection is key

Sabrina Taylor benefited greatly from her family and community to become the youngest UWAA president.


The journey here

From land-grant roots to national leadership, Robert J. Jones is shaping the future of public education.


August 22, 2025

A man and woman pose in their cafe.

More than a café

At Yoka in Madrona, the concepts of community, hospitality and culture are as important as their matcha.


August 20, 2025

A man cheers and raises his arms at a sporting event

Bruce Taylor, 1965–2025

From his time at The Daily to his decades-long fantasy football publication, Bruce Taylor was a devoted writer and loyal friend.


August 8, 2025

Venturing outside with Washington's poet laureate

Washington's newest poet laureate will prioritize mental health and the outdoors during his two-year term.


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