Sports
March 1, 2014
A big hit
In the shadow of gleaming Husky Stadium, construction continues on another remodeled athletic facility, one that is arguably an even more dramatic upgrade.
December 1, 2013
A new era
Husky coaching legend Don James died on Oct. 20 at age 80. Paul Strohmeier, ’77, a defensive lineman when James was hired and a graduate- assistant coach under James in 1976, offers a perspective on the beginning of the “Dawgfather” era.
September 1, 2013
Whole new ballgame
After a $261 million privately funded renovation, Husky Stadium reopens Aug. 31, welcoming a fired-up Husky nation mad for football and excited about the prospects for the future.
On Dubs' mind
Getting a little snout time with DUBS, the UW’s 13th live mascot, an Alaskan Malamute.
Homecoming
In a few short days, we get to come home to our spiffed up Husky Stadium, and boy, will that feel amazing.
June 1, 2013
Purple lane
Since 1920, the track encircling the football field at Husky Stadium was the surface upon which 27 Olympians and 36 NCAA champions sweat for UW. The new—and very purple—Husky Track has been more than 20 years in the making, but the wait was well worth it for track coach Greg Metcalf.
March 1, 2013
UW's first race
The first intercollegiate race for University of Washington crew – a program with some of the school’s most amazing athletic feats and that’s produced more Olympic medalists than any other Husky sport – came one Wednesday evening on Lake Washington.
Soviets in Seattle
When Washington hosted the inaugural Windermere Cup in 1987, it was the first competition for Soviet rowers in the United States in 25 years.
May magic
Every year, Huskies say the Windermere Cup creates a greatest moment for someone: a student athlete, a coach, alum, a band member, or family members watching with sack lunches along the cut.
Great expectations
The Husky golf teams find themselves in a similar position: perched high in team and individual rankings. So high, in fact, that the phrase “national champion” can’t help but creep into conversation.
December 1, 2012
Smashing success
Excellence has become a habit for UW women’s volleyball coach Jim McLaughlin.
September 1, 2012
Dawgs on the dial
Beginning this fall, Husky fans will be able to catch every UW football and men’s basketball game on TV, thanks to the Pac-12 Networks, an innovative partnership with FOX and ESPN.
Reel history
A collection of 3,100 film reels and 4,200 videotapes, featuring games and training and recruitment films dating back to 1928, is being preserved by UW Libraries.
Football and film
From winning a Rose Bowl to an Oscar for documentary filmmaking, being a team player is the secret to success for Ed Cunningham, ’91.
More than Hope
Hope Solo will be in goal this summer when the U.S. defends its gold medal at the 2012 Olympics.
March 1, 2012
Win-win proposition
The renovation of Husky Stadium will attract better players, improve the fan experience and not cost the state a cent.
Aiming high
The UW women's golf team has a bit of an exotic flair this season. Of the team’s nine golfers, one hails from Hawaii and three call Canada home.
December 1, 2011
Tradition timeout
The Nov. 5 Washington-Oregon football game was the final game in Husky Stadium before it closed its doors for more than a year.
Hoops and life lessons
Lorenzo Romar doesn’t like to advertise it, but the 52-year-old coach and father of three grown daughters fills his players’ preseasons with a real-world education that transcends basketball.