People
June 1, 2016
Fueled by a liberal arts education
“I’m always looking for ways to show the value of a liberal arts education for thinking critically, connecting the dots.”
Best of the best
They play racquetball. Were college DJs. Starred in Alice in Wonderland. Love to paraglide, run, cook, write and travel. Here’s your chance to meet our teachers of the year.
True hued
Brock and Damon Huard both found NFL careers and success after their UW playing days, and both felt drawn to come home.
Crossing the aisle to save lives
UW faculty member Jennifer Stuber is part of a bipartisan effort to prevent suicides.
Character: Sara Griggs
“I cry tears of joy every year. UW Commencement is considered to be one of the largest and most prominent ceremonies in the country.”
Always in her element
Whether on a mountain, in a boardroom or on a boat, Sally Jewell is leading the way.
March 1, 2016
Give Me 5
The oldest of six girls, the former basketball player helps student-athletes — from the burliest linebacker to the tiniest gymnast — deal with life, sports and school.
War is sexy. Huh?
David Shields, author, essayist and UW English professor, takes the New York Times to task in his book, "War Is Beautiful."
When compassion was policy
With five children and a sixth on the way, the Nguyen family fled Vietnam. Washington Governor Dan Evans opened the door to a life the family never would have imagined.
Author preserves memory of his great-grandfather, a slave
Carver Gayton, ’60, ’72, ’76, authors a gripping biography of his great-grandfather, Lewis G. Clarke, who escaped slavery and inspired a key character in “Uncle Tom's Cabin.”
Saadia Pekkanen watches for threats above the sky
The Jackson School's associate director says space security depends on international cooperation.
December 1, 2015
Restaurateur Renee
She wants to serve the world’s best steak. That’s why chef Renee Erickson, ’95, is now in the ranch business.
An unprecedented president
She is the first woman, first Latina and the first in a long while to be promoted from within to lead the University of Washington.
Distinguished Alumni Veteran
Grethe Cammermeyer, ’76, ’91, challenged the ban on gays in the military and, eventually, she won.
Character: Elise Ray
She had a rough time at the Olympics, but she recovered to help young athletes succeed.
'Scarface' found
A team of scientists has identified a new species of “pre-mammal” based on fossils unearthed in Zambia’s Luangwa Basin in 2009. Its discoverers include Christian Sidor, UW professor of biology and curator of vertebrate paleontology at the Burke Museum.
Northwest at heart
Author Langdon Cook infuses his writing with a message of caring for the environment he calls home.
September 1, 2015
The CoMotion Commitment
While the UW is known for its groundbreaking research, it has not been perceived as spry or supportive in leveraging the expertise of its faculty. Vikram Jandhyala has set out to change that.