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June 2016 issue
Fueled by a liberal arts education
“I’m always looking for ways to show the value of a liberal arts education for thinking critically, connecting the dots.”
June 2016 issue
Nordic Noir: Different heroes for different villains
Scandinavian Studies Professor Andy Nestingen shares his research into the genre and how it contrasts with American Noir’s heroes and villains.
June 2016 issue
Urban evolution: Creatures are evolving with our cities
The UW's Urban Ecology Research Lab studies how species change in response to cities.
June 2016 issue
The best of the best: 2016 teachers of the year
They play racquetball. Were college DJs. Starred in Alice in Wonderland. Love to paraglide, run, cook, write and travel. Here’s your chance to meet our teachers of the year.
June 2016 issue
True hued: The Huard brothers, living Husky style
Brock and Damon Huard both found NFL careers and success after their UW playing days, and both felt drawn to come home.
June 2016 issue
The torch carrier: Letters from a young man’s adventure offer hints of the life he would live
Letters from a young man's trip to the 1936 Olympics offer hints of the life he would live.
June 2016 issue
Crossing the aisle to save lives
UW faculty member Jennifer Stuber is part of a bipartisan effort to prevent suicides.
June 2016 issue
Character: Sara Griggs, graduation guru and planner extraordinaire
“I cry tears of joy every year. UW Commencement is considered to be one of the largest and most prominent ceremonies in the country.”
June 2016 issue
Editor’s Eye: Quandary
When quitting school was the easiest path, it wasn't the right one.
June 2016 issue
Dying of a terminal illness, living on the streets
Columns staff writer Julie Garner talks to two men facing death, and the people who care for them.
June 2016 issue
On a mountain or in a boardroom, Sally Jewell is always in her element
Whether on a mountain, in a boardroom or on a boat, Sally Jewell is leading the way.
March 2016 issue
UW Medicine test drives 2 innovations
Here, we present the tales of two clinical trials of technology that one day could alleviate suffering and improve lives for the hundreds of thousands of people suffering from severe heart problems and kidney failure.
March 2016 issue
Give Me 5: Cassie Pasquariello helps student-athletes find balance
The oldest of six girls, the former basketball player helps student-athletes — from the burliest linebacker to the tiniest gymnast — deal with life, sports and school.
March 2016 issue
War is sexy. Huh?
David Shields, author, essayist and UW English professor, takes the New York Times to task in his book, "War Is Beautiful."
March 2016 issue
Character: Eric Wahl, UW Surplus Store marketer
Meet the man who finds new homes for the UW's unwanted and obsolete items.
March 2016 issue
Editor’s Eye: Gratitude for every name on memorial
Each name on the UW's World War II memorial tells a story of sacrifice.
March 2016 issue
How does baby learn?
Researchers with the UW's I-LABS break new ground with their discoveries of how young minds develop.
March 2016 issue
KEXP rocks its new digs
KEXP and its predecessor KCMU have been a staple of the Seattle music community for four decades. With new digs at the Seattle Center and a 30-year cooperative agreement with the UW, the station enters its next phase as an independent nonprofit.
March 2016 issue
When compassion was policy
With five children and a sixth on the way, the Nguyen family fled Vietnam. Washington Governor Dan Evans opened the door to a life the family never would have imagined.
March 2016 issue
2015 shined a spotlight on race
After a year of intensifying protests, the UW opens a dialogue and takes action to promote equity.
