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March 5, 2026

Of Washington, for Washington

The University of Washington is devoted to educating Washington state residents.

Our shared responsibility

UW Board of Regents Chairman Leonard Forsman reflects on the UW's history of resilience and responsibility for the future.

Rising star

Starla's co-owner and chef Jordan Koplowitz joins two UW alumni as semifinalists for a James Beard Award.

March 3, 2026

Evelyn Iritani wearing a colorful scarf in a library

Telling an untold story

Pulitzer-winning reporter Evelyn Iritani uncovers the diplomatic exchange of American and Japanese civilians while the two countries were at war.

March 2, 2026

Lucy Kong and Krystal Graylin sit on the counter at Offline Coffee

Let's take this offline

Lucy Kong and Krystal Graylin followed their passions to create Offline Coffee Co., a Chinese-inspired café that feels like a cozy living room.

February 5, 2026

A cup of coffee with condensed milk at the bottom

People before profit

Bảo Nguyễn, ’08, wants Phin to be a coffee shop that demonstrates his values as a community builder.

January 21, 2026

Larry Owings, now in his 70s, holds a trophy

Grappling with immortality

Larry Owings scored the biggest upset in NCAA wrestling history, and he’s spent the rest of his life coming to terms with it.

December 2, 2025

Brunkow's brilliance

Mary Brunkow, ’83, helped uncover the gene that keeps the immune system in check.

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