Alumni

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month this September 15 through October 15 by exploring work by College of Arts & Sciences faculty, students and alumni.

Sharlene Santana, a UW professor of biology and curator of mammals at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, Jeffrey Riffell, a UW professor of biology, former UW postdoctoral researcher Zofia Kaliszewska, and UW doctoral alum Leith Leiser-Miller have authored a new study on the scent compounds of pepper.

Recent UW graduate Shanelle Wikramanayake has led a study with profound impacts for the conservation of the rough-nosed horned lizard.

Marina Dunaravich reconnected with Russian language and culture years after leaving Russia as a child. A new scholarship celebrates her Russian heritage and family.

A piece playing homage to Greg “Pappy” Boyington, who attended the University of Washington, is highlighted in this article.

Anne Besse-Shepherd, who graduated from the University of Washington with a M.F.A in metalsmithing, discusses her journey as a landscape painter.

George Rodriguez, who graduated in 2009 with a MFA at the UW, discusses his art and how he "fell for clay".

Jean Smart, who graduated from the UW in 1974 after studying drama, has received two Emmy nominations.

Bryan Bogue, who holds a Master of Arts from the UW in Music Education/Percussion Performance, discusses his Spokane Symphony career.

Ginny Burton, who is graduating with a degree in political science and was the 2020 Truman Scholar for the state of Washington, shares her story about recovering from addiction.

The UWAA Distinguished Service Award has been awarded to alum and previous UWAA Board of Trustees Member Colleen Fukui-Sketchley.

Larry Gossett, monumental Seattle civil rights activist and the first UW student to graduate with a degree in African American Studies, has recieved the Alumnus Summa Laude Dignatus, the highest honor bestowed upon a UW graduate.

Dr. Edward Diener, who graduated in 1974 with a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Washington, has passed away.

Seattle Met compiled a list of books for kids and young adults, which includes several UW-affiliated authors: Charles Johnson, professor emeritus of English; UW alumna Barbara Berger; and UW student Zoe Hana Mikuta.

Seattle Met compiled a list of books for kids and young adults, which includes several UW-affiliated authors: Charles Johnson, professor emeritus of English; UW alumna Barbara Berger; and UW student Zoe Hana Mikuta.