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Martha Silano’s forthcoming book, “Terminal Surreal,” explores her terminal illness diagnosis
When poet Martha Silano was diagnosed with A.L.S., she turned to writing to make sense of her experience, the way that she’s always turned towards her art.
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UW Libraries High School Internship Program inspires digital storytelling and connections for first-generation students
The program gives high school students an idea of what it looks like to attend the UW, especially if they don't have family experience to lean on.
UW Magazine Online
How Kent native and former UW football walk-on Kenny Mayne spends his time after decades at ESPN
After decades at ESPN, Kenny Mayne tells us how he spends his time.
Viewpoint Magazine
For Viewpoint’s 20th anniversary, we’re celebrating 20 extraordinary alumni
This fall, Viewpoint reaches 20 years of telling stories about people who make a difference. Catch up with those alumni and see how they've changed the world.
Viewpoint Magazine
Three first-generation student siblings complete their UW degrees
Asha Warsame saw a lack of resources for immigrant and first-generation students in Seattle. Now equipped with her Ph.D., she's out to solve that problem.
Viewpoint Magazine
Wilson Reed, ’71, ’73, draws from his own journey from the Deep South to the UW in new novel
You might recognize the UW in Dr. Wilson Reed's novel, "Junebug," partly inspired by his time in Seattle in the 1970s.
Viewpoint Magazine
Activist, community leader and UW champion Frank Irigon dies at 77
Irigon, who has been a prominent activist since his time at the UW, is remembered for his passion for culture and community.
Viewpoint Magazine
Multicultural Alumni Partnership scholarships awarded to five students addressing inequities in health, education and leadership
UW's Multicultural Alumni Partnership awards scholarships to five promising students.
Viewpoint Magazine
UW Farm and wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ garden partnership highlights Indigenous food and farming practices
The UW's Native Garden was created to "honor, acknowledge and make space for the traditional peoples" who once built longhouses and a fishing weir in the area.
Viewpoint Magazine
Gertrude Peoples, a beloved student adviser and advocate, reflects on her time with the athletic community at the UW
The founding director of the country's first academic support office for student athletes, Gertrude Peoples is a beloved UW figure.
Viewpoint Magazine
Ada Limón, the U.S. Poet Laureate, returns to Washington for a site-specific poetry project
Ada Limón, the U.S. Poet Laureate, returned to Washington for her new project, which she hopes will "remind us of our love for the earth."
UW Magazine Online
Mike Katell, musician, community builder and AI ethicist, dies at 58
Katell left his mark on Seattle's arts community and fought for ethics in artificial intelligence.
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Dana Curtis Covey receives UW’s Distinguished Alumni Veteran Award for his dedication to medicine and the Navy
The highly decorated veteran, surgeon and professor considers the DAVA among his greatest achievements.
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Charles Cross, the late editor and owner of The Rocket, honored at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony
Charles R. Cross, prolific author and legendary publisher, died in August. He was honored at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony this weekend.
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Forest ecologist and research scientist Dr. Susan J. Prichard is “obsessed with fires”
Dr. Susan J. Prichard is a research scientist with a passion for forest ecology. She tells us about her work with wildfires.
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Entrepreneur, artist and event planner Jireh Reduque is always creating for a cause
Jireh Reduque molds clay and community with her small business, Ji Designs.
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On Don Coryell’s 100th birthday, revisit his 1951 thesis on football scouting and coaching
A UW Magazine reader asked us to dig up Don Coryell's 1951 thesis, so we did.
UW Magazine Online
Remember when: John Clinton Cohn of John’s Parking welcomed Husky fans each gameday
John Clinton Cohn, who ran John’s Parking for many years, cheered with Husky fans as they passed the lot on game days—a tradition he upheld through his 94th year.
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Q&A: Jeff Jaeger shares his career journey from NFL placekicker to businessman
After 13 years in the NFL, Jeff Jaeger—a star Husky placekicker—transitioned to a career in business. He explains how in this Q&A.
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Students get their hands dirty studying marine biology on Yellow Island
A UW mentorship program created in partnership with Black in Marine Science and The Nature Conservancy expands access to marine biology for underrepresented communities.
