Alumni

  • Thinking outside the bot

    MFA alum Brian Christian explores the tricky dynamics between human behavior and artificial intelligence. After moving to Seattle—drawn by both it’s tech and literary scenes—he decided to pursue a master’s in creative writing at the UW. He studied creative nonfiction and poetry but did not lose touch with his affinity for computer science.

    06/25/2025 | UW Magazine
  • Meet the artist, promoter and producer who shaped Seattle's cultural landscape: Terry Morgan

    From promoting punk bands to designing light festivals, Terry Morgan has shaped Seattle’s cultural landscape for over 50 years. As an African American studies major at the UW, Morgan, ’76, studied widely outside his major, learning video art from art faculty Bill Ritchie and electronic music from Glenn White.

    06/25/2025 | UW Magazine
  • Former husky rower, Lindsay Schwarz, receives prestigious early career award for scientific research

    Lindsay Schwarz, '03, received the highest honor handed out by the U.S. government to scientists and engineers in independent research. Schwarz graduated from the UW with a bachelor’s degree in cell and molecular biology.

    06/18/2025 | UW Magazine
  • College of Arts & Sciences Commencement 2025

    June marks the end of many College of Arts & Sciences students’ undergraduate experience. Interested in attending a graduation ceremony? Check out this extensive list of all the celebrations happening with the College's departments.

    06/04/2025 | College of Arts & Sciences
  • ArtSci Roundup: June 2025

    From campus to wherever you call home, we welcome you to learn from and connect with the College of Arts & Sciences community through public events spanning the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. We hope to see you this June.

    05/23/2025 | College of Arts & Sciences
  • Angela King, ’94, receives Charles E. Odegaard Award for her her journalism, mentorship and volunteerism

    “Angela has spent her career bringing tough issues into the light, and she has done so with integrity and an honest desire to inform the public,” says Rickey Hall, vice president for Minority Affairs and Diversity and the UW diversity officer.

    05/14/2025 | UW Magazine
  • Poet of the natural world

    Poet and teacher Martha Silano, ’93, died May 5, 2025, at the age of 63. A nationally renowned poet and beloved teacher, she captured the impacts of the climate crisis in her poetry. Martha received a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from the UW.

    05/14/2025 | UW Magazine
  • 5 Ways to Stay in the Pack After Graduation

    Graduation isn't the end of your Husky journey — here's how to keep the connections going wherever life takes you.

    05/09/2025 | College of Arts & Sciences
  • Artists Jonas Wood and Brian Sharp Reflect on the Teacher Who Changed Their Lives

    A new show at Sebastian Gladstone places work by the influential teacher and artist Denzil Hurley alongside his former student Brian Sharp (MFA 2001). Sharp talks with his former classmate Jonas Wood (MFA 2002) about their shared education.

    04/07/2025 | Cultured
  • A new Podcast featuring Alumni

    In each episode, the Back to School podcast welcomes a special guest for an intimate conversation with host Liz Copland (BFA 2009, MA 2022) to reflect on their journey from being a student to a practitioner in their respective field. 

    04/02/2025 | School of Art + Art History + Design
  • ArtSci People & Research in the Media: Winter Quarter Roundup

    The College of Arts & Sciences is home to many distinguished researchers, faculty, and students. Their work and contributions have been featured in media outside of the UW and across the country. Take a look at some ArtSci features from this past Winter Quarter. From new telescopes to UW in high schools, ArtSci in the Media has something for everyone!

    04/01/2025 | College of Arts & Sciences
  • A Gift to Honor a Beloved Professor

    Alumna Laura Matz told her Classical Greek professor that she was creating an endowment in his honor. He was stunned — and touched. 

    April 2025 Perspectives
  • Advocating for Better Health Care

    As director of government relations for the Catholic Health Association, Paulo G. Pontemayor (BA, 2005) is dedicated to increasing equity and access to health care in the United States.

    January 2025 Perspectives
  • An Award-winning Photojournalist, in Focus

    David Ryder's photographs have been published in major US publications, including TIME magazine and The New York Times. He got his start as a photojournalist as UW undergrad working at The Daily. 

    January 2025 Perspectives
  • Helping Kids — and Teachers — Succeed

    Throughout her journey from preschool teacher to speech and language pathologist to a special education administrator, Sara Jerger (BS, MS, Speech & Hearing Sciences) has helped students thrive. 

    January 2025 Perspectives