Husky Stadium
Touch Down
There's a new head coach in town: Kalen DeBoer shares his insights on the upcoming season with editor Jon Marmor.
November 24, 2019
Building the bones
Chip Lydum, ’84, parlayed a journalism job into a prominent role in Husky athletics.
September 1, 2013
Whole new ballgame
After a $261 million privately funded renovation, Husky Stadium reopens Aug. 31, welcoming a fired-up Husky nation mad for football and excited about the prospects for the future.
On Dubs' mind
Getting a little snout time with DUBS, the UW’s 13th live mascot, an Alaskan Malamute.
Homecoming
In a few short days, we get to come home to our spiffed up Husky Stadium, and boy, will that feel amazing.
March 1, 2012
Win-win proposition
The renovation of Husky Stadium will attract better players, improve the fan experience and not cost the state a cent.
December 1, 2011
Tradition timeout
The Nov. 5 Washington-Oregon football game was the final game in Husky Stadium before it closed its doors for more than a year.
September 1, 2011
Stadium memories
Venerable Husky Stadium is in need of updating, so after the Nov. 5 game against Oregon, it will close for a year while it undergoes a much-needed makeover.
March 1, 2011
Stadium overhaul
The renovation of Husky Stadium received the green light to proceed when the University of Washington Board of Regents approved the $250 million project in November.
June 1, 2009
Bitter budget
For the first time in its history, the UW will be getting more money from tuition than from the state of Washington.
June 1, 2008
Projects delayed
The Washington Legislature postponed decisions on two major UW projects at the close of its 2008 session, but it did enhance the UW’s operating and capital budgets, adding modest amounts to each.
March 1, 2008
Progress on stadium
State lawmakers are considering a plan to help finance the renovation of Husky Stadium by tapping funds currently used to pay for professional stadiums in King County. A decision is expected before they adjourn March 12.
March 1, 2002
A place apart
Ten places—some famous, some obscure—that make the University of Washington one of the most beautiful—and best-loved—campuses in the nation.
March 1, 2000
Busy road ahead
The region is going to be hit with three of the messiest, biggest-impact projects ever—and all at about the same time.
September 1, 1999
Seahawks to play at UW
The UW Board of Regents approved an agreement on the use of Husky Stadium for Seahawks home games during the 2000 and 2001 seasons.
June 1, 1999
Commencement plans
Julian Bond, a participant in movements for civil rights, economic justice and peace for nearly 40 years, will be the speaker at the University of Washington's 124th Commencement ceremonies.
June 1, 1998
Bigger stage for grads
Breaking tradition and defying Seattle's reputation for wet weather, the University of Washington will hold its 123rd Commencement ceremonies outdoors in Husky Stadium.
March 1, 1997
Seahawks drop efforts to renovate Husky Stadium
Strong resistance and a zooming price tag prompted potential Seahawks owner Paul Allen in December to drop his bid to renovate Husky Stadium for the NFL football team.
December 1, 1996
Photographer captured Husky Stadium collapse for posterity
John Stamets captured eight shots as the Husky Stadium addition fell upon itself.
September 1, 1993
In 1943, a much more serious game came to Husky Stadium
The UW campus sustained a full-fledged amphibious landing in October 1943 as part of a war exercise.
June 1, 1990
Goal post advice
A committee delivered its recommendations to avoid a repeat of a 1989 melee at Husky Stadium.
Ready for Goodwill
Athletes from more than 50 countries come to Seattle, and the UW rolls out the red carpet.
September 1, 1989
Husky Stadium seating switch
UW officials have blown the whistle on the traditional scramble for seats in the student sections of Husky Stadium, where “Husky Fever” was reaching the boiling point in the last few years. While some rowdy behavior has always been present, starting in 1986, seat-saving fights, alcohol use, body-passing, and other dangerous behavior began to escalate....