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March 2019 Issue
Pioneering chemist Alice Augusta Ball was an unsung healer
Alice Augusta Ball was the first woman and first African American to earn a master’s degree in chemistry, and at age 23, developed an early treatment for leprosy.
March 2019 Issue
For struggling students, a new charter school sees identity as the solution
PilotED, an elementary school in Indianapolis, believes identity and civic engagement could transform the educational landscape, especially for students of color.
March 2019 Issue
University District’s newest hotel takes advantage of its storied past
Tidbits of local history are scattered throughout the guest rooms of the Graduate hotel, formerly Hotel Deca.
UW Magazine Online
War heroes of Walla Walla
A new World War II Memorial honors approximately 3,800 men and women who answered the call of duty.
UW Magazine Online
Famed flyer: Janet Kavandi ascends to U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame
The U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame honors Janet Kavandi, who went from dreamer to astronaut to NASA leader.
Dec. 2018 Issue
People person: Photographer Bob Peterson’s lens has seen it all
From John F. Kennedy to Janis Joplin, the former UW sociology major and Daily shooter has a knack for making his subjects feel at ease.
Dec. 2018 Issue
Barbara Bailey, 1943-2018
Two things mattered most to Barbara Bailey: reading and serving the community.
Dec. 2018 Issue
Hoaxes, humbug and lies: An interview with poet and scholar Kevin Young
An interview about race and identity with poet and scholar Kevin Young.
UW Magazine Online
For a choreographer, dance can be a conversation
Contorting the imagination with choreographer Alice Gosti, ’08.
UW Magazine Online
Thanks, Professor Banks: ‘The Father of Multicultural Education’ is retiring after 50 years at UW
‘The Father of Multicultural Education’ is retiring after 50 years.
Dec. 2018 Issue
John Pettit, 1946-2018; Connie Miller, 1951-2018
John R. Pettit, ’73, was UW’s first risk manager and a longtime senior administrator responsible for police, personnel, publications and purchasing. He was predeceased by his wife Connie J. Miller, ’73, ’79, also a longtime UW senior administrator in student housing.
Dec. 2018 Issue
Don Covey, 1928-2018
Donald J. Covey, ’53, was a dedicated business and community leader who served as president and CEO of UNICO Properties.
Dec. 2018 Issue
Richard Haag, 1923-2018
Richard Haag was the only person to receive two Presidential Awards for Design Excellence from the American Society of Landscape Architects.
Dec. 2018 Issue
Robert Stevick, 1928-2018
Robert Stevick's research into early Irish and English manuscripts advanced the understanding of arts and literature more than a millennium old.
Dec. 2018 Issue
Powerhouses of poetry have visited UW in tribute to one of their own
Over the last half century, some of the greatest poets have come to the UW to perform their works.
Dec. 2018 Issue
Signs of success: Roads named for UW alumni Tom Foley, Alan Sugiyama
To recognize Tom Foley and Alan Sugiyama for their drive to make life better, two roadways were named in their honor.
Dec. 2018 Issue
President’s Letter: December 2018
Public education requires public support—help us sound the alarm.
