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June 2021 issue
Through philanthropy, couple speeds up the science on uncommon cancers
Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson lost their daughter to an uncommon form of cancer. Their philanthropy aims to expand research and bring hope to patients and their families.
June 2021 issue
The death dodger: Pilot Scott Crossfield was never afraid to push the limits
Taking risks was second nature for Albert Scott Crossfield. That’s how he became the first man to fly at twice the speed of sound and laid the groundwork to go into space.
June 2021 issue
Beverly Cleary always had ‘a child’s eye view’ of the world
By the time of her death at the age of 104, Beverly Cleary’s books had sold more than 85 million copies.
June 2021 issue
Joy Plein, ’51, ’57, was a champion of the elderly
Joy B. Plein, ’51, ’57, dedicated her long life to researching, teaching and sponsoring pharmaceutical research at the University of Washington.
June 2021 issue
UW faculty, alumni help keep federal archives in Seattle
When the federal government announced it would be closing its national archives at Sand Point, a UW community of alumni and faculty sprang into action to halt the plan.
June 2021 issue
New book tells story of Don James and ’91 Huskies
The story of the greatest coach in Husky football history and how he led the 1991 team to the national championship is the subject of a new book.
June 2021 issue
Distinguished Service Award honors alum’s deep commitment to the UW
Colleen Fukui-Sketchley’s commitment to serving the UW Alumni Association, the University of Washington and higher education has been nothing short of amazing.
June 2021 issue
Anthony Ishisaka leaves a legacy of impact and humanity
Anthony Ishisaka’s impact on legions of University of Washington students as well as all of Western Washington shines as bright as ever.
June 2021 issue
From radical youth to senior statesman, Larry Gossett is an activist for us all
From radical youth to senior statesman, Larry Gossett is an activist for us all. The 2021 Alumnus Summa Laude Dignatus award recognizes his lifetime of service.
June 2021 issue
Paige Mackenzie, ’06, heads to Japan to cover Olympics for Golf Channel
For Golf Channel analyst Paige Mackenzie, ’06, the only thing more thrilling than scoring a hole-in-one is calling the golf play-by-play at the Olympic Games.
June 2021 issue
Rest in peace, Dubs I
Dubs I, an Alaskan Malamute who was the Huskies’ cheerful and beloved mascot for a decade, died on April 3. He was 12.
June 2021 issue
Elizabeth Bell, ’81, keeps Latin American city’s history alive
Elizabeth Bell was honored for more than 42 years of “tireless effort in preserving the city and promoting understanding of the heritage” of Antigua, Guatemala.
June 2021 issue
UW team discovers a new law of physics
UW researchers have discovered a new law of fluid mechanics, a branch of physics, that will affect the future of aircraft design.
June 2021 issue
George Rodriguez, ’09, tells stories of identity and humanity through his art
From the start, Seattle artist George Rodriguez explored identity, culture and community in his work.
June 2021 issue
Retiree Terence Mitchell honored for exceptional community service
One of the Foster School’s most prolific researchers in organizational behavior, Terence Mitchell has not slowed down since retiring.
June 2021 issue
New practice facility gives softball program a boost
The 5,500-square-foot Softball Performance Center is slated to be completed in August 2021.
June 2021 issue
UW’s Haley Herberg named Pac-12 cross-country athlete of the year
Junior Haley Herberg was named the Pac-12 women’s cross-country athlete of the year.
June 2021 issue
Catch artist Gary Simmons on the flip side
“The B-Side,” on display at the Henry Art Gallery, is a large-scale wall painting, is one of Gary Simmons’ “erasure drawings.”
June 2021 issue
UW-based team monitors the green crab invasion
The invasive European green crab is spreading, and Washington fisheries are in danger.
June 2021 issue
Removal of a bridge shows the surprising value of subtraction
Compared to changes that add, those that subtract are harder to think of. The removal of a bridge in the Bay Area illustrates how sometimes, less is more.
