September 2026 Issue

September 14, 2026

A dorm that feels more like home

A renovated dorm will open on the UW campus in fall 2027.

September 11, 2026

Kickin' it

The Husky men’s soccer team eked its way into the playoffs, then beat five teams on the road to win its first national title.

September 10, 2026

A 50,000-foot view

Mike Halperin and Jodi Green believe in making an impact by giving, whether with time or money.

Superlative students

Get to know three outstanding graduates—and the passions that drive them—from this year's Husky 100.

September 9, 2026

A line gone dead

Say goodbye to a relic of our analog past as the UW unplugs its final pay phone.

Pioneering producer and documentarian

Jean Walkinshaw pushed boundaries throughout her 60-year career in television, letting people "tell their own stories in their own words."

September 8, 2026

Around the sound

Kara Patajo, ’19, is a travel blogger and author of “52 Weekends in the Pacific Northwest,” a collection of year-round travel destinations.

It's been an honor

UW Magazine Editor Jon Marmor, who retires this fall, looks back on 33 years with the publication he forged.

September 4, 2026

Mysterious fish

While researching mysterious fish, Friday Harbor Labs scientists have their eyes opened wide by the armored and obscure life deep in the ocean.

September 3, 2026

Roar from the crowd: Fall 2026

UW Magazine readers provide feedback on our recent publications.

Leviathan rising

Photographer Eirik Johnson took to the Duwamish River on a small kayak to photograph the hulls of freight ships.

Poetry in public

Mateo Quispe, who was the Seattle Youth Poet Laureate from 2023–2024, is spreading their love of poetry with book nooks created by Muckleshoot Tribe carvers.

September 2, 2026

Better breathing indoors

An expert on pollutants and professor of atmospheric sciences, Dan Jaffe weighs in on lüften, the German practice of removing stale air from the home.

Unlocking opportunity

Beginning his second year as president of the UW, Robert J. Jones plans for the next few years.

Sleuthing specialists

UW's online certificate program in private investigation introduces students to the skills of the profession.

August 31, 2026

Building a sense of belonging

One of Skyler Brown’s goals as president of the UW Alumni Association is to build a stronger sense of belonging among the UW community.

August 28, 2026

Beaver believers

A group of UW alumni show how beavers, far from being a nuisance, play a key role in keeping biodiversity alive and thriving.

August 10, 2026

Calling the shots

Elise Woodward, the first woman to do play-by-play for the Huskies, has been a sports broadcaster for more than 30 years.

August 5, 2026

The Big Pig's big 4-0

Pike Place Market’s famous Rachel the Pig, a creation by Georgia Gerber, ’82, still enthralls visitors and raises money for the Market.