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Eric's Heroes: The redemption of Ginny Burton
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.
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Distinguished Service Award honors alum’s deep commitment to the UW
The UWAA Distinguished Service Award has been awarded to alum and previous UWAA Board of Trustees Member Colleen Fukui-Sketchley.
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George Rodriguez, ’09, tells stories of identity and humanity through his art
George Rodriguez, who graduated in 2009 with a MFA at the UW, discusses his art and how he "fell for clay".
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Can't Hold Him Back
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.
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UW alum, award-winning poet Ada Limón chosen as School of Drama graduation keynote speaker
Ada Limón, who graduated from the UW with a degree in Drama in 1998, has been chosen as the School of Drama's graduation keynote speaker.
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The Re-Re-Rebirth of Jean Smart
Jean Smart, who graduated from the UW in 1974 after studying drama, stars in new comedy series "Hacks," the "capstone atop a career resurgence."
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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
A collection of work by Arts & Sciences faculty, students, alumni and friends related to Asian American and Pacific Islander history, heritage and culture.
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Bitten by the acting bug in Seattle, Jean Smart finds her latest role in HBO Max comedy ‘Hacks’
Jean Smart, who graduated from the UW in 1974 after studying drama, stars in the new HBO Max comedy "Hacks."
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W. Royal Stokes, who chronicled Washington jazz scene for The Post, dies at 90
W. Royal Stokes, who received a bachelor’s degree in history in 1958 and a master’s degree in classics in 1960 from the University of Washington and later taught classics at the UW, has passed away.
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WA schools catching up on Black history and ethnic studies
Washington state Rep. Jesse Johnson, who majored in African American history when he attended the UW, explains his experience learning Black history in schools.
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Meet the 2 Seattle-area singers who landed spots on ‘The Voice’ this season
Halley Greg (who graduated from UW with a double degree in biology and psychology) is on this season of The Voice.
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For Maya Lin, a Victory Lap Gives Way to Mourning
Maya Lin's mother, Julia Lin, graduated with a Ph.D. in Chinese language and literature from the UW and is mentioned in this article.
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Seattle artist behind viral ‘Kitty Cat Dance’ meme turns to crypto art market after years of ripoffs
Steve Ibsen, who studied art at the University of Washington and created the 'Kitty Cat Dance' meme, now makes crypto art.
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The Kraken Are Coming!
David Bonderman, who graduated in 1963 with a degree in Russian languages, is part-owner of the Kraken, Seattle's new hockey team. Another Husky, Ryan Minkoff, who graduated in 2015 with a BA in economics, has played for a professional hockey team in Finland.
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39 Under 39 profile: Elese Washines
Elese Washines, who studied mathematics at the UW, is the current program manager for the Yakima Nation Higher Education Program and featured as one of the Yakima Herald's 39 under 39.