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December 2024 Issue
How a patch of University of Washington land downtown became the site of the glorious Fairmont Olympic Hotel
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel in downtown Seattle is celebrating its 100th birthday as well as well as a priceless century-old connection to the University of Washington.
December 2024 Issue
A rural dentistry program from the UW trains graduates in small communities across Washington
Oral health, which is key to well-being, is lacking in some of Washington's rural areas. This UW program aims to fix that.
December 2024 Issue
Assunta Ng, founder of Northwest Asian Weekly, passes her empire to a new generation of like-minded UW alumni
Assunta Ng, entrepreneur and journalist, has dedicated her career to serving the Asian American community. Now, she passes the torch.
December 2024 Issue
The UW’s Population Health Initiative addresses flood concerns along the Duwamish River
The Duwamish River flooded the South Park neighborhood of Seattle in 2022. UW's Population Health Initiative is helping the community rebuild.
December 2024 Issue
Alaskan pilot and former UW student Roger Fuiten loves sharing the beauty of Denali with visitors
After dreaming about it for years, Roger Fuiten hitchhiked to Alaska to begin a new career with high risks and high rewards.
December 2024 Issue
The late Don Pember, a leading scholar in media law, shaped generations of great journalists
Professor Don Pember was a favorite of communication students.
December 2024 Issue
Pure genius: Two Huskies win MacArthur foundation grants
One is developing technology to help intimate-violence survivors, the other investigates microbial lifeforms. Both are geniuses.
December 2024 Issue
UW’s Campus Philharmonia Orchestras provides stage experience for UW students, faculty and staff
Ryan Dakota Farris, an up-and-coming conductor, used the Campus Philharmonia Orchestras as a “training ground” for his conducting career.
December 2024 Issue
The University Book Store has a lot to celebrate after 125 years of serving the UW’s students and community
In January 2025, University Book Store, a bastion for UW students and community, celebrates its 125th anniversary.
December 2024 Issue
Next Gen Civic Leader Corps, a program from the Evans School and CELE Center, aims to inspire a new generation into public service
How do you inspire a new generation into public service? The Evans School and CELE Center are connecting students with seasoned leaders and local opportunities to do just that.
December 2024 Issue
Two alumni from the class of 1975 had shining moments in 2004
Twenty years ago, Linda Buck, '75, won the Nobel Prize. Meanwhile, Mark Emmert, '75, became president of the UW.
December 2024 Issue
Head coach Danny Sprinkle brings childhood memories and a 109-50 record to the UW men’s basketball team
Formerly of Utah State, Husky basketball coach Danny Sprinkle brings a winning record (and memories of Montlake) to the UW.
December 2024 Issue
UW is a powerhouse for the economy of Washington
The University of Washington generates almost $21 billion in annual economic impact for the state of Washington, according to a new report.
December 2024 Issue
The life and times of Daniel J. Evans, a politician and pragmatist with a penchant for progress
A rare pragmatist who never compromised his values, Evans bettered the world as a senator, governor, community-college builder and champion of the environment.
December 2024 Issue
An homage to very good boy Dubs II to celebrate his 7th birthday (and a few photos, too)
UW Magazine pays homage to everyone's favorite four-legged friend on his seventh birthday.
December 2024 Issue
From birds to bees to butterflies, Burke Museum’s “Rare Air” exhibit shows the beauty of flight
The Burke Museum exhibit shares beautiful and endangered flighted species through art and interactive experiences.
December 2024 Issue
David Baker’s work started as “kind of a crazy idea,” then turned into a Nobel Prize
David Baker, the UW's latest Nobel Prize winner, revolutionized protein design.
December 2024 Issue
Ruth Gerberding wasn’t just William’s wife—she was a key UW advocate and community builder
Ruth Gerberding was well-known by the UW community for her wit and style.
December 2024 Issue
UW School of Law celebrates 125 years of equitable access to justice, in spite of barriers
Tamara Lawson, dean of the UW's School of Law, lays out common barriers to justice—and how we can overcome them.
December 2024 Issue
Former tennis phenom Max Manthou is now pickleball’s patron saint of purple
Max Manthou contains multitudes: tennis player, pickleball champion, Purple Jesus, author, scholar.
