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MAP: Alumni of Color Network
Meet the 2024 MAP Scholars
The scholars were selected for their passion for diversity and social justice.
LinkHuskies Vote
Making Sense of this Political Moment
Faculty from the College of Arts & Sciences suggest books about the current US political landscape from a variety of perspectives.
LinkFuture Alumni
Student Pop Ups
Sign up for info about free giveaways, great deals, events and more.
LinkUW Magazine
Last straw for Scarecrow?
Seattle might say goodbye to Scarecrow Video if they don't raise much-needed funds.
LinkUW Magazine
Husky classics rock
The U District has evolved, but these establishments feel almost exactly the same.
LinkUW Magazine
Free people read freely
Librarian Tracie D. Hall encourages people to speak up against censorship.
LinkViewpoint Magazine
Claiming the narrative
Maya Angela Smith reflects on the power of language and stories.
Linklifelong learning
2023-2024 UW Alumni Book Club Archive
From personal stories to transformative fiction... Let's dig into amazing books!
LinkInternational Huskies
UW Converge Hong Kong Celebrates a Decade of Global Impact
The UW's premier gathering of its global community headed to Indonesia in 2023.
LinkStudent Scholarships
Meet the 2024 Homecoming Scholars
The UWAA is proud to honor these six extraordinary students.
LinkUW Football
2024 Football Viewing Parties
From Las Vegas to Hawaii and beyond — catch the action with your fellow Huskies.
LinkOut and About Around the Husky Globe: Summer 2024
It’s been another fantastic few months for Husky gatherings around the world.
LinkHusky Socials
Summer Husky Socials
Get together with your Dawgs to enjoy cold drinks and summer vibes on Aug. 8 and Aug. 14.
LinkNY Huskies
UW Family Theater event a hit!
See a fun wrap-up video of our theatrical adventures at Treasure Trunk Theatre.
LinkViewpoint Magazine
Nurturing new leaders
Leadership Without Borders, now 10 years old, empowers and serves undocumented students on campus.
LinkViewpoint Magazine
Art direction
Jordan Jones will provide curation, programming and leadership to the Jacob Lawrence Gallery.
LinkUW Magazine
Eddie Demmings, E.J. Brisker and Eddie Ray Walker left a legacy at the UW
Founding members of the UW's Black Student Union fought for a better University.
LinkVolunteer
Better Together Service Days with BECU
UW alumni, students and community members came together to spruce up The Ave.
LinkCareer Resources
Career Development Session Wrap-Ups
Learn to navigate your identity and career as a BIPOC professional.
LinkUW Impact
Election Rumors, Conspiracy and Democracy
Dr. Mert Can Bayar shares research on the spread of election rumors and conspiracy theories related to the 2024 election.
LinkUW Magazine
A Race to Clean Energy
The UW’s Clean Energy Institute is speeding the development of next-generation technology.
LinkUW Magazine
Living Laboratory
At the UW Farm, 1,200 to 1,500 students learn in a living laboratory.
LinkUW Magazine
Mix Masters
At a UW lab, students are testing ways to give concrete a solid future.
LinkClass of 2024
Join UWAA Today at the special grad rate
Celebrate your achievement with a FREE one-year digital membership to the UW Alumni Association.
LinkFuture Alumni
Class of 2024 Grad & Alumni Programs
See what's on offer for Class of 2023 grads from the UWAA!
LinkDiversity at the UW
Explore Diversity
Discover tri-campus resources that promote access, opportunity and justice.
LinkPartnerships
UWAA and BECU partner for students
BECU and the UWAA work together to support UW students and the alumni community.
LinkUW Alumni Tours
Travel Reunion and 2025 Tours Showcase
Connect with your fellow travelers and chat with our 2025 tour operators!
LinkCherry Blossom Care Package
Hello — My name is Jaden and I’m a membership coordinator here at the UWAA, as well as a 2022 grad from the UW. For Member Appreciation Month this year, I wanted to personally curate a list of content so...
LinkFuture Alumni
Apply to Be a Student Alumni Ambassador
Are you a good communicator who enjoys meeting people? Apply by May 15 for this paid UWAA position!
LinkHomecoming
Apply to be a 2024 UWAA Homecoming Scholar
The UWAA is offering scholarships to students who represent the power of a UW education.
LinkJust for April
Member Appreciation Month presented by BECU
Spring forward into community Thanks to your support, the UWAA is able to pursue its mission of connecting alumni, supporting students and standing up for higher education. We can’t thank you enough for your suppor
LinkCareers
Empower Your Identity, Elevate Your Career
Join us Fridays, April 5–19, for free online conversations about our changing working world.
LinkStudent/Alumni Events
Houseplants 101 and 201
April 13 and 16: UWAA members and UW students learn to care for indoor plants.
LinkCA Huskies
Southern California Husky Events
Southern California Huskies get together to learn and connect. March 19–28, 2024 .
LinkCA Huskies
Husky Days in the Bay
Three days of fun, connection and discounts for Huskies in the Bay Area. March 6–9, 2024
LinkPodcast
Identity Unboxed
Two UW graduates share their lived experiences as Black professionals seeking mentorship and representation.
LinkJackson School of International Studies
War in the Middle East
This series, moderated by Reşat Kasaba, explores the aftermath of Oct. 7, the war in Gaza, and worldwide responses.
LinkOut and About Around the Husky Globe: Winter 2024
We’re celebrating the start of the Year of the Dragon with a look back on the last few months of the Year of the Rabbit. Welcoming parents to campus In September, the International Advancement team welcomed interna
LinkUW Libraries
Anne Gould Hauberg’s Artist Images: Mary Ann Peters
Artist Images awardee Mary Ann Peters shares her story in an interview with journalist and author Mary Bruno.
LinkBE A MEMBER
Join the UWAA Pack
Join the UWAA today and enjoy savings on Husky Days in the Bay events!
LinkUW Magazine
A New History
Ned Blackhawk, '99, won the National Book Award by centering Native people's history.
LinkUW Magazine
Boys in the Boat Trivia
Test your knowledge of the 1936 University of Washington men's rowing team.
LinkUW Magazine
Delivering Hope
A UW program improves maternal health outcomes for Black women and other communities.
LinkUW Magazine
Culture of Learning
Indigenous students put language and culture first in early-childhood education program.
Linkhusky football
A season to remember
Despite a loss to Michigan for the national title, the Pac-12 Champion Huskies gave fans a dream season.
LinkStudent/Alumni Events
Husky Skate Nights
Gather with the pack at the ice rink and the roller rink!
LinkInternational Huskies
Victor Wong, ’89, Pushes Boundaries in Art and Tech
His A.I. Gemini robot is painting in the traditional Chinese xieyi style.
LinkStudent-Alumni Connections
Husky Lunch Network
Current students and alumni discuss identity-based career topics over lunch at these FREE events.
LinkMulticultural Alumni Partnership
Meet the 2023 MAP Scholars
The scholars were selected for their passion for diversity and social justice.
LinkUW Magazine
The Legend of Jake Kupp
Jake Kupp, '64, became a star in Eastern Washington, the UW and the NFL.
LinkViewpoint Magazine
A Place of Promise
For three decades, UW Tacoma has sought to serve its students and the community.
LinkViewpoint Magazine
In Pursuit of Tech Equity
New UW student regent Jay Cunningham wants more inclusive machine learning.
LinkUW Magazine
Community Servant
Dr. John Hess, recipient of the 2023 DAVA award, transformed care for trauma patients.
LinkDistinguished Alumni Veteran Award
Community Servant
2023 DAVA recipient John Hess, ’72, sees service as a way of life.
LinkPodcast
Hey, Where’d You Go? with Bishop Sankey
Host Collin Kushner sits down with former NFL and University of Washington star running back Bishop Sankey as he discusses his upbringing, nurturing one's dreams and more.
LinkCollege of Arts & Sciences
Ways of Knowing
This eight-episode podcast connects humanities research with current events.
LinkUW Magazine
Spratlen’s Legacy
Transferring ownership of a book on African American nurses will raise scholarship funds.
LinkUW Magazine
Shaping the Future
In the hands of the UW's influential designers, form and function combine to make art.
LinkUW Magazine
Passion for Public Health
Health-care pioneer George Counts has dedicated his career to battling disease and inequities.
LinkUW Magazine
Making Waves
Like the "Boys in the Boat," UW women's rowing has its own inspiring story.
LinkHeather Ratcliffe, ’97 | At-large Trustee
Class of 1997, Bachelor of Arts, Geography / Information Systems Why I Serve Being a Husky is a family tradition. I was raised in Tacoma, Washington, where two of my cousins attended UW and played in the band. As an...
LinkCaelen Ball, ’18 | At-large Trustee
Class of 2018, Master of Civil Engineering/Construction Engineering Why I Serve The UW was an integral part of my childhood. I grew up surrounded by Husky toys and family traditions. My grandmother attended the UW as a n
LinkCristian Wulf, ’88 | At-large Trustee
Class of 1988, Master of Business Administration, Finance and International Accounting Why I Serve I have a unique background. I was born and raised in Argentina to German parents and attended a Spanish/German high schoo
LinkKyle Stanton Smith, ’97 | Geographic Trustee
Class of 1997, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science Why I Serve I grew up in Vancouver, Washington, where you’re disconnected from Washington due to the pull from Portland media. I initially viewed the UW as just an in-
LinkPatrick Jenny, ’86, ’91 | At-large Trustee
Class of 1986, Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology Class of 1991, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science Why I Serve Most of my childhood was spent in Hawaii. While I was aware of the UW, I did not have...
LinkStudent Scholarships
Meet the 2023 Homecoming Scholars
The UWAA is proud to honor these six extraordinary students.
LinkUW News
New Faculty Books
The story of oysters, Cherokee oral history and moral contradictions of religion
LinkUW Magazine
Tribe and Timber
Polly Olsen, ’94, and Yakama tribal members help Tom Hinckley, ’71, teach forestry in new ways.
LinkInternational Huskies
UW Converge Returns to Asia
The UW's premier gathering of its global community headed to Indonesia in 2023.
Linklifelong learning
2022–2023 UW Alumni Book Club Archive
From personal stories to transformative fiction... Let's dig into amazing books!
LinkPodcast
Extra Curricular in Particular
UW professor Stanley Chernicoff hosts this roadmap to navigating the hidden mazes of the University and beyond.
LinkOut and About Around the Husky Globe: Summer 2023
Here’s what the UW’s international alumni and friends have been up to during the last few months. Nursing alumni hold event in Thailand In February, the Thailand Huskies hosted UW School of Nursing dean, Azit
Link509 Students in the Husky 100
Celebrate Vanessa Buenrostro of Quincy, Javier Silva of Tieton and Gulsima Young of Pullman.
LinkSpokane Connections
Hear UW President Ana Mari Cauce's radio interview about the UW in Eastern WA.
LinkCollege of the Environment
FieldSound Podcast
Explore environmental science through immersive narrative storytelling.
LinkUW Libraries
UW Libraries Celebrates Pride Month
Peruse new resources, including books, comics, films and historical archives.
LinkUW Magazine
Coastal Meets Celestial
The UW is where you'll find cutting-edge research and education on sea and space.
LinkAlumna Summa Laude Dignata
Powerful Prose
Northwest connections played a big part in Marilynne Robinson’s, Ph.D. ’77, life.
LinkUW Magazine
The Gen Z’s and Me
50 years later, Audrey Edwards, '69, reflects on a changed campus for Black UW students.
LinkUW Magazine
Not Quite by the Book
Preston Wadley, '75, '77, renders new truths from old objects.
LinkFoster School of Business
The Liberty Project
Foster School joins with Seattle U, Tabor 100 and City of Seattle to grow new small businesses.
LinkUW Impact
Huskies Building Bridges
Free 3-day Husky Civic Saturday Fellowship Training runs Oct. 3–5, 2023
LinkAsian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
AANHPI Heritage Month
Celebrate the history of all who identify as Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
LinkUW impact
Think More, Share Less: Mini-MisinfoDay
Learn about the dark world of online disinformation, and get tips on how to fight for the truth.
LinkUW Impact
Suspicious Minds: Rumoring During the 2022 Midterm Elections
Kate Starbird shares research on the spread of rumors, misinformation and disinformation.
LinkUW Alumni Tours
Mindful Travel: Sustainability and Impact
See how our partners deliver on their sustainability goals.
LinkCollege of Arts & Sciences
Asian American History, Shared Through Graphic Novels
Graphic novels created by UW students explore historic events in Seattle's Asian American community.
LinkUW Magazine
UW Does NIL Differently
A nonprofit spearheads efforts to help student-athletes benefit from name, image, likeness deals.
LinkUW Magazine
An Unlikely Knight
Doreen Alhadeff, ’72, was knighted for helping Sephardic Jews reclaim their Spanish citizenship.
LinkUW Magazine
A Sense of Purpose
With scholarship support, Tony Nabors, ’06, found a calling and a lifelong commitment to racial equity.
LinkFuture Alumni
Class of 2023 Grad & Alumni Programs
See what's on offer for Class of 2023 grads from the UWAA!
LinkHomecoming
Apply to be a 2023 UWAA Homecoming Scholar
The UWAA is offering scholarships to students who represent the power of a UW education.
LinkUW School of Art
A Gallery Renovation, Inspired by Jacob Lawrence
Honoring Jacob Lawrence's legacy of telling complex stories about Black life through art.
LinkOut and About Around the Husky Globe: Winter 2023
Here’s what the UW’s international alumni and friends have been up to during the last few months. Japan Husky imparts wisdom to global business students Japan Husky Shuhei Tajima, ’01, visited students
LinkFoster School
The Art of Founders Hall
Native art and historic sculpture enhance the PNW aesthetic of Foster’s newest building.
LinkCenter for an Informed Public
MisinfoDay
Co-hosted by UW and WSU! Learn to identify misinformation and disinformation.
LinkUW Magazine
The Hows of Housing
Two UW alumni lead projects to address problems of houselessness and isolation.
LinkUW Magazine
A Medical Emergency
The UW struggles to enroll Black medical students — a trend seen across the nation.
LinkUW Magazine
Star Power
Remembering Michael Anderson, '81, who served on the Space Shuttle Columbia.
LinkUW Magazine
A Social Maverick
Dorothy Hollingsworth, '59, was a leader who focused on children and education.
LinkUW Magazine
The Faces Behind the Data
Horacio Chacón Torrico, '22, sees the "forgotten" people in public-health data.
LinkOnline Community
Read along with the UW Alumni Book Club
National Book Award finalist! "James" by Percival Everett (Oct. 11–Dec. 13)
LinkUW Alumni Book Club
Nancy’s Picks: Diving Deeper into “The Book of Form and Emptiness”
Nancy Pearl on what to read after Ruth Ozeki's "The Book of Form and Emptiness."
LinkInternational Huskies
Globe Gathers in Seattle
UW Converge Seattle event focused on University's positive global impact.
LinkFuture Alumni
Student Career Treks
March 20–21, 2023 Students explore careers by visiting workplaces around the Puget Sound region.
LinkUW Retirement Association
UWRA Talks
Recorded video from UWRA lectures covering fields from astronomy to hiking.
LinkThe Simpson Center for the Humanities
Going Public: Reimagining the Ph.D.
Humanities Ph.D.s share how their research furthers the public good.
LinkThriving: Bone and Joint Health as You Age
Join UW Medicine’s experts share effective tips for managing and improving your orthopedic health as you age.
LinkHusky Hoops with the UWAA
Cheer for the Huskies and enjoy special access as the UW men’s and women’s basketball teams take on PAC-12 rivals in Alaska Airlines Arena. Buy your tickets through the links below to save on admission and en
LinkMulticultural Alumni Partnership
Meet the 2022 MAP Scholars
The scholars were selected for their passion for diversity and social justice.
LinkCollege of Arts & Sciences
Honoring American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month
Lectures, books and other resources to deepen your learning and make connections
LinkUW Magazine
New releases for UW Alums
New works by Peter Bacho and Ricardo Ruiz give voice to their communities.
LinkUW Magazine
Lawyer, Educator, Innovator
New UW law dean, Tamara Lawson, puts focus on social justice and civil rights.
LinkCrosscut
When Chief Joseph came to Seattle
Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce visited UW in 1903 to speak to students.
LinkJackson School of International Studies
A Conversation with US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman
Sherman discusses technology and the future of foreign policy.
LinkCollege of Arts & Sciences
Immigrant Stories, Shared Through Poetry
Ricardo Ruiz, '20, shares his Eastern Washington roots in his new poetry book.
LinkUW'S DIVERSITY PUBLICATION
Viewpoint Magazine
Telling the story of diversity at the UW. Spring 2024 cover story: Finding the Words.
LinkPartnerships
UWAA and BECU partner for students
BECU and the UWAA work together to support UW students and the alumni community.
LinkUW Magazine
Service on His Terms
Meet the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Veteran Award recipient, Michael Kilmer.
LinkFoster School of Business
Planting seeds for career growth in Eastern Washington
The Foster School partners with businesses throughout the Yakima Valley.
LinkUW Magazine
How well do you know the University of Washington?
Take this quiz to see how well you know your UW history.
LinkUW Libraries
Maxine Cushing Gray Distinguished Writer’s Lecture: Rena Priest
UW Libraries hosted a reading with Washington State Poet Laureate Rena Priest.
LinkUW Alumni Book Club
Nancy’s Picks: Diving Deeper into Frankenstein
Nancy Pearl suggests great books to read after Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein."
LinkStudent Scholarships
Meet the 2022 Homecoming Scholars
The UWAA is proud to honor these six extraordinary students.
Linkhusky for life
Join the UWAA Pack!
60,000 Huskies strong, UWAA members share a passion for the purple and gold.
LinkUW News
New Direction for UW Botanic Gardens
Botanic Gardens have been an exclusive space, UW is trying to make them more inclusive.
LinkInternational Huskies
Out and About Around the Husky Globe: Fall 2022
Find out what UW's international alumni and friends have been up to.
LinkCollege of Education
A Learning Community of Scholars
The Brotherhood Initiative spurs academic growth and leadership.
LinkUW Magazine
Brotherhood of Success
UW's Brotherhood Initiative continues to grow and help students soar.
LinkUW Magazine
Touch Down
New Husky head coach Kalen DeBoer expects the team to win on and off the field.
LinkPRESS RELEASE
UWAA Introduces New Trustees for 2022–2023
UWAA trustees represent a wide range of viewpoints, backgrounds and experiences.
LinkDanielle DuCré | Secretary
Class of 2008, Bachelor of Arts, American Ethnic Studies, African American History Why I Serve The UW said yes to me twice. I am a native Washingtonian, born and raised in Yakima. My high school college counselor advised
LinkThe Graduate School
UW Public Lectures
Peruse the public lectures from 2019 onward, many with video archives.
LinkDoug Walker Lecture
Climate Crisis: Finding Hope in Action and Community
Jamie Stroble, '10, explores how acting together forges hope in times of crisis.
LinkUW Magazine
Ancient Voices
Grace Funsten, '17, '22, finds new meaning in ancient Roman epitaphs.
LinkCollege of Arts & Sciences
The Power of Cohorts
Three friends reunited as UW professors bring a shared history and community to their work.
LinkSchool of Public Health
A culture of community health
Joyce Tapley, '88, '90, has dedicated her career to making health care more equitable for everyone.
LinkUW Magazine
Thaddeus Spratlen’s MAP legacy
The late professor helped MAP grow into a major scholarship for diversity, equity and inclusion.
LinkEugene Saburi | At-large Trustee
Class of 1993, Bachelor of Arts, Japanese Language and Literature Why I Serve I am a third-generation Husky. My grandfather was a professor at UW, and my father was a student. My wife is a Husky also, so you can...
LinkJanet T. Phan | At-large Trustee
Class of 2009, Bachelor of Arts, Management Information Systems and Finance Class of 2013, Masters of Science, Information Systems Why I Serve I am a Pacific Northwesterner, a woman in STEM (Science Technology Engineer
LinkMatthew Echohawk-Hayashi | Assistant Secretary and Legislative Advocacy Committee Chair
Class of 2000, Bachelor of Arts, History and International Studies Why I Serve I come from a very strong, connected community — both through my family and the community where I grew up. Being at the UW was my first...
LinkJohn Amaya | At-Large Trustee
Class of 2001, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science Class of 2005, Juris Doctorate, UW School of Law Why I Serve I am the son of immigrants, I am a husband, a father and a lawyer trying to impact people’s lives...
Linkcareer connections
UW Husky Landing
The online home for career-focused Huskies, from current students to seasoned professionals.
LinkUW Magazine
Husky legends on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Jean Smart adds her name to the list of UW stars honored at the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
LinkUW Magazine
From ‘Star Wars’ to the stars
From the moon to Mars, Howard Hu, '91, '94, is helping NASA's big plans.
LinkUW Athletics
The Five Who Dared
In 1969, Black members of the UW football team stood up for the greater good.
LinkUW Magazine
Our New Poet Laureate: Ada Limón, ’98
"A poet who connects!" UW drama grad receives the nation's highest poetry honor.
Linklifelong learning
2021–2022 UW Alumni Book Club Archive
UWAA is proud to partner with UW Libraries for the launch of this self-paced literary educational experience — with the eclectic reader in mind.
LinkUW Magazine
Erasmo Gamboa receives Retiree Excellence in Community Service Award
Since retiring, Gamboa ,'70, '73, '84, has supported museums and health centers.
LinkUW Magazine
Heart of Health Care
Through public health crisis, nursing leader Pam Cipriano, '81, has delivered doses of hope.
LinkUW Magazine
Stolen Beauty
The family of George Tsutakawa, '37, '50, recreates his stolen arboretum gates.
LinkInternational Huskies
Out and About Around the Husky Globe: Summer 2022
Find out what UW's international alumni and friends have been up to.
LinkWelcome, Sabrina Urquhart!
Alumna to lead the next generation of engagement programs and services We are happy to share that Sabrina Urquhart, ‘91 is the new assistant vice president for alumni and stakeholder engagement (ASE) and associate exec
LinkArts & Sciences
Celebrating Pride Month
UW faculty, students and alumni celebrate the history, progress and power of the LGBTQIA+ community.
LinkUW Magazine
Why We Walk
Science has much to explore about how we evolved—body and brain—to be walkers.
LinkUW Magazine
UW Alumni Helms the Coast Guard
Linda Fagan, '00, is the first woman to lead a branch of the US Armed Forces.
LinkOffice of Public Lectures
Critical Race Theory
UW faculty and staff experts share their research in this trilogy of recorded lectures.
LinkVolunteer
Better Together Service Days with BECU
WSU and UW alums are uniting to fight summer food insecurity. Get involved!
LinkCollege of Arts & Sciences
In Classics, a different take on race
History is a mirror in Chris Waldo's "Race and Identity in Antiquity" course.
LinkViewpoint
Why we ♥ the ECC
Nine alumni share their love of the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center.
LinkViewpoint
Beloved Communities
The College of Built Environments helps historically Black churches survive.
LinkUW Magazine
Autism in the Spotlight
From legally blind to the hero of his own story, actor Mickey Rowe, '11, chronicles his journey.
LinkUW Magazine
For the Love of iPhone
Software developer Tom Love’s, '72, '75, innovative programming language became the backbone of Apple.
LinkVIEWPOINT MAGAZINE
Honoring Frank Irigon
Activist and advocate Frank Irigon, '76, '79, honored with 2022 Odegaard Award.
LinkGet Together
Summer Sports with the UWAA
Save on tickets, sit with your fellow Huskies and support UWAA student scholarships!
LinkHomecoming
Apply to be a 2022 UWAA Homecoming Scholar
The UWAA is offering scholarships to students who represent the power of a UW education.
LinkFuture Alumni
Class of 2022 Grad + Alumni Programs
Enjoy a Grad Week to remember with the UWAA!
LinkUW School of Drama
Unmasking the Activism of Community Theater
"Have something to say. Be brave enough to say it. Use your art to change the world."
LinkUW Magazine
Biodiversity in a Box
How much biodiversity can fit in one cubic foot? Find out at the Burke Museum.
LinkCollege of Education
Play helps close the equity gap
A broad coalition in Seattle-King County leads the way toward systemic change.
LinkUW Magazine
Baseball standout is still going strong
Wenatchee's Carlton Olson, ’61, made it into the 1959 Husky Hall of Fame.
LinkCollege of Built Environments
Aspire: Inspiring Equity in Real Estate
This internship program focuses on residential homeownership’s role in community.
LinkSchool of Social Work
Leading Lights: UW Social Work Innovators on Creating Systemic Change
This eight-part lecture series spotlights some of the UW's most noted scholars who are driving systemic social change.
LinkSchool of Law
Three-Minute Legal Tips: The Power of Sanctions on Russia
Anita Ramasastry explains how economic sanctions can cripple the Russian economy.
LinkDepartment of History
Understanding Ukraine: A Reading List
Learn about the history of Ukraine, and discover more about the relationship between Ukraine and Russia.
LinkUW Magazine
Caring for Custodians
Appreciating how custodial workers have served diligently during the pandemic.
LinkUW News
How Black Lives Matter protests sparked interest, can lead to change
After Black Lives Matter formed, new ways of talking about race gained traction.
LinkUW Magazine
The Voice of the Yakima Valley
Radio Cadena quickly became a lifeline for Eastern Washington’s farmworkers.
LinkUW Magazine
Where Our Voices Are Heard
The ASUW president wants student representation—and attentive stakeholders.
LinkUW Magazine
The Kelly at 50
The Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center celebrates 50 years of diversity.
LinkBe Boundless
A Call to Action
Wendy Barrington leads the UW’s new Center for Anti-Racism and Community Health.
LinkMember Appreciation Month
Husky Socials
Gather your pack and join us! UWAA members — your first drink is on us, along with a custom Husky pint glass.
LinkMulticultural Alumni Partnership
Meet the 2022 MAP Distinguished Alumni
These alumni are celebrated for their passion for diversity and social justice.
LinkStudent/Alumni Events
Winter Husky Socials
Gather with the pack at the ice rink, in the greenhouse and at Benaroya Hall.
Link2022 Legislative Preview
Recap: Restoring Public Trust in Higher Education
Leaders from higher education and state government come together to discuss the issues.
LinkPodcast
Career Conversations
Relevant talks for your professional development, from building relationships to setting boundaries.
LinkUW Magazine
Ambitious Humanitarian, Undaunted by Racism
After WWII detainment, Harry Kawabe studied business and invested in Seattle.
LinkOffice of Minority Affairs & Diversity
Courageous Agent for Change
Emile Pitre, '69, reflects on his legacy of student-centered activism.
LinkUW News
Angélica Cházaro Honored for her Work on Immigration Law
UW Law professor named a “Freedom Scholar” for her leadership and bold ideas.
LinkUW News
Teacher Brings the Mongolian Language to the UW
Azjargal Amarsanaa proudly shares her culture and language with students.
LinkUW Magazine
A Driving Force in Police Reform
Enoka Herat, ’10, is a legal engine behind recent police reform bills.
LinkUW Magazine
From Pain to Poetry
Poet Jane Wong,'16, explores sculpture and performance works between books.
LinkCollege of Arts & Sciences
Honoring Sam Dubal’s Vision
New endowment for medical anthropology grad students pursuing racial justice.
LinkUW Magazine
“Hip Hop M.D.” Mixes Science and Pop Culture
Maynard Okereke, ’06, makes STEM topics more relatable to kids of color.
LinkJOIN the pack
We are Huskies at heart
Share your passion for the UW by joining the UW Alumni Association.
LinkJackson School of International Studies
A Conversation with Congressman Adam Smith on China
Congressman Smith shares insights into diplomacy and national security issues.
Link2021 DAVA
Dave Stone, ’68, U.S. Army
Throughout his career, Dave Stone has modeled commitment and dedication.
Link2020 DAVA
Bill Center, MPA ’78, U.S. Navy
The retired rear admiral believes it is possible to eliminate extreme global poverty has no plans to fully retire until that goal is reached.
LinkMulticultural Alumni Partnership
Meet the 2021 MAP Scholars
The scholars were selected for their passion for diversity and social justice.
LinkOffice of Minority Affairs & Diversity
Welcoming UW Regent Leonard Forsman
Forsman, chair of the Suquamish Tribe, is the first American Indian on the board
LinkBe Boundless
A Call to Action
Wendy Barrington centers equity at the Center for Anti-Racism & Community Health
LinkFirst-Generation Students
First-Generation College Stories
First-Generation UW alumni share stories to support and inspire current students
LinkStudent Scholarships
Meet the 2021 Homecoming Scholars
Meet students who represent the best of the Husky spirit.
LinkUW Magazine
Eyes on the Goal
Alexes Harris, '97, works with UW Athletics to help student-athletes succeed.
LinkUW Magazine
Learning the Business
Nicole Bryant, '21, uses her business education to help a women-owned startup.
LinkUW Magazine
Alumni Spotlight Stories of the AAPI Community
Mari Horita, '94, uplifts the community in response to violence against AAPI.
LinkUW Magazine
For the Missing and Murdered
Student athlete Rosalie Fish runs to protest violence against Indigenous women.
LinkUW Magazine
Visual Music
Barbara Earl Thomas, ’73, ’77, creates "ordinary magic" with her cut-paper art.
LinkUW Magazine
A Life in Design
Nin Truong, '16, brings creativity to public art, skateboarding and apparel.
LinkArts & Sciences
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Explore Hispanic and Latinx history and culture via books, art and community.
LinkShare Your First-Generation College Experience
Were you the first in your family to graduate from college? Share your story.
LinkAlaska Airlines Mileage Plan(tm) Sweepstakes
One lucky Husky could win 100,000 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Miles. With Alaska Airlines and the oneworld® Alliance, you have the freedom to earn and redeem miles to more than 1,000 destinations worldwide. Not an Ala
LinkUW Magazine
Seizing the Moment
UWAA Board President Amit Ranande, ’98, ’03, shares his Husky story.
Linklifelong learning
2019–20 UW Alumni Book Club Archive
UWAA is proud to partner with UW Libraries for the launch of this self-paced literary educational experience — with the eclectic reader in mind.
Linklifelong learning
2020–2021 UW Alumni Book Club Archive
UWAA is proud to partner with UW Libraries for the launch of this self-paced literary educational experience — with the eclectic reader in mind.
LinkTX Huskies
Driven to Build Up Others
Jon Elder, '10, went from construction to helping others build businesses.
LinkNational Newsletter
Husky National | Spring/Summer 2021
Exciting events, great books and more await in this edition.
LinkInternational Newsletter
Husky Global | Spring/Summer 2021
Commencement, high climbing and so much more in this edition.
LinkCA Huskies
Building a Life of Adventure and Generosity
From dams to family, Marilyn and Tom, ’68, Draeger build things that last.
LinkPRESS RELEASE
UWAA Welcomes New Trustees
UWAA trustees represent a wide range of viewpoints, backgrounds and experiences.
LinkHomecoming
Apply to be a 2021 UWAA Homecoming Scholar
The UWAA is offering scholarships to students who represent the power of a UW education.
LinkInternational Huskies
Legacy of Generosity Expands Korea Studies at the UW
A recent gift was the latest in a long string of generous outpourings.
LinkUW Magazine
Let’s Make Time In Nature More Inclusive
Nicole Pasia, ’21, talks about making the great outdoors accessible to all.
LinkALUMNUS SUMMA LAUDE DIGNATUS
Can’t Hold Him Back
From radical youth to senior statesman, Larry Gossett, ’71, is an activist for us all.
LinkARTS & SCIENCES
Celebrating Fifty Years of Outsized Impact
How the Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies continues to address critical issues.
LinkTACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE
Mental Health in the Latino Community
A UW student shares his mother's mental health journey.
LinkARTS & SCIENCES
Digging Into the Roots of Rap
A hands-on course takes students on a musical journey, featuring guest experts.
LinkARTS & SCIENCES
Advocating for Access
A child of Deaf adults, Christine Lew, '21, advocates for the Deaf community.
LinkARTS & SCIENCES
Seeking Justice, One Case at a Time
One class led Anthony Stokes on a journey to help those caught up in the criminal justice system.
LinkHusky tradition
Video: Classes of ’70 and ’71 Reunion
Relive the magic with archived video from the Class of ’70 and ’71 Reunion.
LinkGOLD Welcome Week
Pop-Up Alumni Treats
We've put together a week of member pop-ups all over the Puget Sound area.
LinkGOLD Welcome Week
“Ask an Expert” Career Events
Learn how to apply to grad school, build a budget, and start a new job right.
Link2021 graduation
A Graduation Tradition: Gonfalonieres and Guardians of the Gonfalons
Meet the students and alumni taking part in the commencement ceremony on June 12.
LinkAthletes and Activism: Husky Sports, Social Justice and COVID-19
Husky Athletics leaders join student athletes and alumni to talk about sports in challenging times.
Link2024 season
Husky Football
All things Husky football for alumni, family and friends.
UW Alumni Tours
Safe and Healthy Travel
As global travel resumes, traveler safety is top priority for tour operators.
LinkHusky Giving Day
Ambassador Resources
Husky Giving Day ambassadors represent the 60,000-strong UWAA community.
LinkUW News
How White Supremacy, Racist Myths Fuel Anti-Asian Violence
See what assistant professor Linh Thủy Nguyễn has to say about the history of racism and violence, and ways forward.
LinkUW Magazine
Husky Sports Adds to Focus on Diversity, Equity
Sheridan Blanford, ’16, has the opportunity to make a big impact as she incorporates two of her passions—sports and inclusion.
LinkUW Magazine
Soul of Seattle
With the city changing rapidly, Ron Chew set out to write about one of its beloved communities. It’s a story only he could tell.
LinkUW Magazine
Native Knowledge
In research, teaching and curation, scholar brings Indigenous voices to the forefront.
LinkBe Boundless
State of the Arts
Behind the scenes at 4Culture, three UW alumni are helping artists and cultural organizations across King County to thrive — with racial equity as their North Star.
LinkUW Magazine
Surveying the Native Art of the Pacific Northwest
What it’s like to be a virtual student in the University of Washington’s class about Indigenous art.
LinkSchool of Public Health
Building Community Power in Environmental Justice Research and Practice
Public health experts discuss what it means to center community expertise in their work to promote environmental health and dismantle systems of oppression.
LinkSchool of Public Health
Racism and Health Equity
Leaders examine the systems of power through which we deliver public health — and the drive to change them.
LinkSchool of Public Health
Health Equity in 2021: What COVID-19 is teaching us and where we’re headed
Experts discuss discrimination in public health settings and how lessons learned from COVID-19 can lead to a more equitable future.
LinkUW Alumni Tours
Journeys for the Curious Traveler
See what AHI Travel has in store for 2021–2022.
LinkCelebrating community
UWAA gives back to members
Looking back on a week of celebrating our members and benefit partners.
LinkCareer Resources
Career Development Session Wrap-Ups
Learn to navigate your identity and career as a BIPOC professional.
LinkUW Libraries
Black History Month Challenge
A collection of poetry, music, film and books to broaden your understanding of Black history.
LinkTHE GRADUATE SCHOOL
GO-MAP: Recognizing 50 Years of Impact
GO-MAP reflects on 50 years of supporting BIPOC UW graduate students.
LinkUS Huskies
Husky Seals Argentina Debt Deal
Argentina’s debt talks neared collapse until a NY Husky with SoCal roots joined.
LinkCA Huskies
Lifetime Achievement Award for Engineering Alum
The IEEE Standards Association honored Bay Area Husky Chung-Kwang Chou, ’75.
LinkCA Huskies
SoCal Tradition Goes National
See photos from the 2020 run and save the date for the next run on October, 31.
LinkWe love our members
Member Appreciation Week
We've put together a week of member pop-ups all over the Puget Sound area.
LinkMember appreciation week
“Airy” out your home
Show off your Husky pride with a member-exclusive inflatable mini version of our famous "Airy" the Husky.
LinkInternational Newsletter
Husky Global | Winter 2021
Dashing around the globe, looking back on 2020 and so much more in this edition.
LinkNational Newsletter
Husky National | Winter 2021
Dashing Dawgs, trivial pursuits and more await you in this edition.
Linkintellectual house & UWAA
Short Talks: Home Event Wrap-Up
Watch the recorded presentation of Short Talks: Home.
LinkCollege of Arts and Sciences
An Artists Residency – from Afar
Artist Ariel René Jackson explores how they inherited an understanding of the land.
LinkCollege of Arts and Sciences
The UW Through an Indigenous Lens
Senior Owen Oliver reflects on his experiences at the UW.
LinkUW Impact
Recap: Beyond Economic Mobility
Six speakers explore how higher education could provide for BIPOC students beyond degrees and jobs.
LinkMember Benefit
Navigating identity and career as a BIPOC professional
March 28-30: Learn to navigate your identity and career as a BIPOC professional.
LinkCollege of Arts and Sciences
A Place for History
Turkiya Lowe, ’10, shares the history of National Park Service sites.
LinkUW Magazine
In new book, former mayor Norman Rice charts a path to healing
Norman Rice’s details his experience as mayor of Seattle during trying times.
LinkUW Medicine
UW doctors, students tackle the other pandemic: racism
UW doctors call for an anti-racist public health response to protests.
LinkUW Magazine
UW Medicine’s first Filipino-American graduate opens doors and minds
Fernando Vega, ’74, ’78, followed his dreams to become a doctor.
LinkUW Magazine
Renamed campus road honors Indigenous history
Before white settlement, the land where the University of Washington now sits was home to Coast Salish peoples.
LinkUW Magazine
After Prison
Omari Amili spent time in prison before earning three degrees from the University of Washington. For our December 2020 cover story, he interviewed 10 other people who graduated after they got out.
LinkRemembering 2020
Create a Personal Time Capsule
Simple guidelines to help you create your own account of this historic year.
LinkAn Unprecedented Year
From a pandemic to economic fallout to a reckoning over race and policing in the United States, 2020 is sure to be remembered as a year of historic upheaval and change. The calendar year might be drawing to a close,...
LinkUW Magazine
Filmmaking from the heart
La’Chris Jordan, ’01, tells a timely and personal story in her debut short film.
LinkEnter to Win
Husky Home Spirit Photo Contest
Show us how you celebrate Purple Pride at home! You could win tickets on Alaska Airlines.
LinkMoney Matters with BECU
The UWAA has partnered with our longtime partner BECU to offer you two free seminars to help you manage your finances, reduce your debts and take control of your future. Sign up for one or both of these free events...
LinkUndergraduate Academic Affairs
2020: The Course
Recorded lectures from a course designed to connect first-year students with UW’s top public scholars.
LinkUndergraduate Academic Affairs
Objects, Memory, the Future and You
One of three recorded lectures from 2020: The Course, a class designed to connect first-year students with UW’s top public scholars.
LinkUndergraduate Academic Affairs
COVID-19 Public Health Basics
One of three recorded lectures from 2020: The Course, a class designed to connect first-year students with UW’s top public scholars.
LinkUndergraduate Academic Affairs
Leadership and hope in 2020
One of three recorded lectures from 2020: The Course, a class designed to connect first-year students with UW’s top public scholars.
LinkMulticultural Alumni Partnership
Meet the 2020 MAP Scholars
The scholars were selected for their passion for diversity and social justice.
LinkCollege of Arts and Sciences
Voting by the Numbers
UW course takes a deep dive into the complexities of voting, from majority rule to election forecasting to gerrymandering to voting rights.
LinkEASTERN WASHINGTON
Social justice and medicine mix at NATIVE Project
UW Medicine student Kika Kaui spent her summer immersed in the practice of generational, integrated medical and mental health services.
LinkBLACK VOICES
What the UW has gotten right
UW professor LaShawnda Pittman takes stock of what's been accomplished.
LinkBLACK VOICES
How can the UW engage?
Tukwila City Councilmember De’Sean Quinn on putting the UW's expertise to practical use.
LinkBLACK VOICES
Justice should be our North Star
Ph.D. student Claire Gwayi-Chore discusses balancing teaching, learning, research and activism at the UW.
LinkBLACK VOICES
Students for a safer campus
UW Student Navon Morgan on leaving the UW better than he found it.
LinkBLACK VOICES
Are you part of the problem or the solution?
It is time to push for more profound strategies for change, says the UW's LeAnne Jones WIles.
LinkCollege of Arts and Sciences
Neither Free Nor Fair
Political Science Professor James Long launched a podcast focused on election security, featuring experts from the UW and elsewhere.
LinkCollege of Arts and Sciences
Mixing Politics & Friendship
Republican strategist Randy Pepple and Democratic strategist Cathy Allen created and co-teach a UW course on political campaigns.
LinkDistinguished Alumni Veteran Award
Bill Center stands front and center when it comes to leadership
Retired Rear Admiral Bill Center, MPA ’78, created a legacy of dedication and service.
LinkStudent Scholarships
Meet the 2020 Homecoming Scholars
Meet students who represent the best of the Husky spirit.
LinkUW Impact
Election Preview
Former U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, ’78, and UW professor Crystal Hall join the conversation with KUOW's Ross Reynolds, as they share insights about key election issues.
LinkUW Impact
Vice Presidential Debate Preview
KUOW's Paige Browning, UW faculty Ralina Joseph and Megan Ming Francis talk politics before the Oct. 7 vice presidential debate.
LinkUW Impact
Presidential Debate Preview
KUOW's Ross Reynolds, former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna, ’84, and UW professor Christopher Parker discuss the issues before the Sept. 29 presidential debate.
LinkHusky Marching Band Performances
Relive the game day magic with these Husky Marching Band performances, including the 2019 Apple Cup show!
LinkCareer Management Series
Join us for a webinar series! UW Professional and Continuing Education and UW Alumni Association are collaborating on a free, four-part webinar series focused on career development. Thursdays, Oct. 29 – Nov. 19, 20
LinkRace, equity and justice
Race, Equity and Justice Resources
Resources to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racist action at the UW and beyond.
LinkRace, Equity and Justice
Advancing Inclusivity and Anti-Racism
Read UWAA's 2020 statement committing to anti-racist practices and policies.
LinkInternational Huskies
A decade of global generosity
Celebrating UW's donors and volunteers around the world.
LinkUW Magazine
The historian of Seattle hip-hop
Daudi Abe tells us what makes the local scene so special.
LinkUW Magazine
Our lives, disrupted
We asked three UW experts how we might use this challenging time to plan for a better future. Here’s what they said.
LinkUW Magazine
UW’s Q Center is just getting started
16 years after its founding, the Q Center's is making an impact across campus and beyond.
LinkUW Magazine
New generation learns the Puget Sound region’s Native language
Meet the teacher and students who are working to revive Southern Lushootseed.
LinkUniversity Book Store
Anti-Racist Reading Kits
Wherever you find yourself on your journey, University Book Store has the resources you need.
LinkProfessional & Continuing Education
COVID-19 Career Resource Guide
A collection of free guides and videos to provide actionable tips to perfect your resume, showcase your skills, master interviews, grow your connections, pay for your education and more.
LinkNew York Huskies
Why there’s never been a better time to drop the ball
Tiffany Dufu, ’96, on achieving more by doing less and finding your "Cru"
LinkJoe M. Davis II | Past President
Class of 2016, UW Tacoma, Bachelors of Arts, Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences Why I Serve As a kid, I was a good student who aspired to become a doctor or a police officer. However, college was not talked about in..
LinkKyu Lee | International Trustee
Class of 2000, Bachelors of Fine Arts, Drama, 2000 Why I Serve I grew up 15 minutes from the Seattle campus and was surrounded by Husky traditions. However, like many teenagers, I flirted with the idea of attending faraw
LinkUW Magazine
Author Teresa Tamura, ’96, captures snapshots of Japanese internment
Teresa Tamura captures poignant stories from a World War II relocation center in her book.
LinkUW Magazine
History professor explores complex history of African-Americans in the West
Most of us don't have a clue about the African-American experience in the West. Quintard Taylor's goal is to set us straight
LinkUW Magazine
After Charlottesville clash, history professor heard echoes of an ugly era
Laurie Marhoefer researches and teaches about Germany from 1918 to 1945.
LinkUW Magazine
For struggling students, a new charter school sees identity as the solution
Can civic engagement transform the educational landscape, especially for students of color?
LinkUW Magazine
Big wig
UW’s startup culture proves that an idea, some energy and mentoring can bring business success.
LinkUW Magazine
The great American barrier
Byron Ragland was just doing his job. So why did police ask him to leave?
LinkUW Magazine
Uneven evictions
Who gets evicted in Washington? It depends on gender and race, a UW study reveals.
LinkUW Magazine
Radical listening
Being anti-racist doesn’t always require immediate action, says Professor Ralina Joseph. First, listen without judgment.
LinkUW Magazine
How to camp like an infectious disease expert during COVID-19
We asked a physician about staying safe in the great outdoors.
LinkUW Magazine
Make fine art with a UW professor, from his kitchen to yours
The chair of UW’s printmaking program is stamping out doubt about remote learning.
LinkCollege of Arts and Sciences
Exploring the World in Translation
Ten faculty members share a reading list of their favorite works in translation.
Linkhusky network
UW Husky Landing
A powerful new professional networking tool for the UW community.
LinkJackson School of International Studies
Trump in the World Lecture Series
Lectures on the global impact of U.S government policies under President Trump.
LinkCollege of Arts and Sciences
Praise the Pod
A collection of faculty's favorite podcasts related to their field.
LinkSimpson Center, Harry Bridges Center and the Center for the Study of the Pacific Northwest
Seattle Civil Rights & Labor History Project
Collection of essays, interviews and photographs curated by UW faculty, students and the community.
LinkSociety of Women Engineer at UW
SWE Explore
Learn about the world of engineering through fun at-home activities, panels and recorded lectures. For ages K-12.
LinkSimpson Center for the Humanities
Keywords
A video series where scholars introduce ideas central to their work by talking about keywords that are specialized, complicated, contentious, or ambiguous.
LinkBenefit Partner
Fridays @ the 5th
Join the 5th Ave every Friday for musical theater workshops, Q&A, and more for Washington state theater teens. Recordings of past workshops are also available.
LinkBellevue Art Museum
BAM from Home
Contemplate, appreciate, and discuss visual culture with the Museum’s Chief Curator and get crafty with some help from the Education Team. All from home!
LinkSeattle Children's Theater
SCT @ Home
Weekly curated resources including drama activities, games, coloring pages (and more!) all inspired by past performances.
LinkSeattle Rep
Inside Seattle Rep
Podcasts, readings and creative conversations from UWAA Benefit Partner, Seattle Rep.
LinkTacoma Art Museum
TAM at Home
Learning resources, project ideas and virtual tours of Tacoma Art Museum exhibits.
LinkUW Medicine
What to Do If the Pandemic Made You Afraid to Leave Your House
An article from Right as Rain by UW Medicine.
LinkInternational Huskies
Q&A with Ben Ferrara, a media sales manager for Amazon Spain.
CISB alum Ben Ferrara, ’17, talks about what it’s like working abroad.
LinkDC Huskies
Alumna succeeds in Supreme Court case
Jamila Johnson, ’07, argued for unanimous jury verdicts for serious offenses.
LinkNY Huskies
Taking the helm in New York
Brian Bannon, ’99, is leading the way at the New York Public Library.
LinkNorCal Huskies
Transforming mental health and counseling services for students
After deadly wildfires, Zenia Lemos Horning’s, ‘98, jumped into action.
LinkSoCal Huskies
A San Diego Husky you should know
Cheryl Anderson, ’01, studies the connection between what we eat and disease.
LinkNY Huskies
Brooklyn in the time of COVID
Mariel Boyarsky, ’15, shares an account of work during the height of COVID-19.
LinkNational Newsletter
Husky National – Spring 2020
Husky National is your resource for Husky news and events across the country.
LinkInternational Newsletter
Husky Global – Spring 2020
Husky Global is UWAA's newsletter for international Huskies.
LinkMarketing & Communications
Marketing for Good
Podcast by Erica Mills Barnhart of UW’s Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy.
LinkOnline Learning
BlackPast
African American history reference center started by UW professsor Quintard Taylor.
LinkJackson School of International Studies
Arctic and International Relations Podcast Series
The Arctic and International Relations Series includes publications, video interviews and podcasts.
LinkThe Whole U
Cooking With Kids in the Context of COVID-19
Tips and tricks to bring the family together in meal preparation.
LinkThe Graduate School
Coexisting with COVID-19 Lecture Series
Recorded lecture series discussing various issues and questions related to COVID-19.
LinkUW Bothell
Facing It
A podcast about love, loss, and the natural world from professor, Dr. Jennifer Atkinson.
LinkUW Tacoma
Voices Unbound: Enviro-Amplify
Voices Unbound explores environmental challenges from the point of view of community researchers from the University of Washington Tacoma
LinkSchool of Art + Art History + Design and The Jacob Lawrence Gallery
Knowns, Unknowns & the Spaces In Between
Online gallery featuring the work of Class of 2021 School of Art grads.
LinkOffice of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Global Fellowships Prep
Resources and workshops for alumni about fellowship programs for research, programming and teaching.
LinkSchool of Art + Art History + Design
2020 Graduate Showcase
Take a look at the culminating thesis work of graduating Master of Fine Arts, Master of Arts, and Master of Design students.
LinkUW MAGAZINE
Happy on the Trails
Hiking book author Craig Romano, ’94, ’97, slowed down long enough to share some urban treks that are off the beaten path.
LinkDepartment of Political Science
Megan Ming Francis: The Strange Fruit of American Politics
A UW associate professor asserts white supremacy is the rule, not the exception.
LinkGraduate School
Samuel Sinyangwe: Using Data to Advance Racial Justice
Sinyangwe explains what data tell us about police violence & systemic racism.
LinkTEDx Talks
Megan Ming Francis: Let’s get to the root of racial injustice
A UW associate professor traces our current racial climate to its core causes.
LinkDownload and Print
Husky Pride on Display
Show your support for the Class of 2020 with these window and yard signs you can download and print at home.
LinkCinema & Media Studies
What to Stream Right Now: Free Movies for Black Lives Matter!
20 groundbreaking films and television shows by Black directors, many of which celebrate the history and present of Black political resistance.
LinkUniversity Book Store
University Book Store Recommended Reading List
Suggested readings to help alumni perceive, understand and dismantle institutional racism.
LinkUW Magazine
Fighting Misinformation
With your help, the UW’s new Center for an Informed Public will confront “fake news” and manipulated media.
LinkStronger Together
Racial Equity Online Resources
Digital resources to inform and enlighten about today's most pressing issues.
LinkDiversity at the UW
Center for Communication, Difference, and Equity
Where our community of students, faculty, staff and alumni gather to promote greater equity.
LinkDiversity at UW
Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center
See how the UW serves and empowers historically marginalized and underrepresented students with educational and cultural opportunities for holistic development.
LinkEquity Focus
Race & Equity Initiative
See how the UW will combat the racism and inequities, both individual and institutional, that persist here and throughout our society.
LinkCollege of Engineering
Finding “Fake News” in Times of Crisis
The UW's Kate Starbird examines what conspiracy theories reveal about political propaganda.
LinkUW Bothell
Anti-Racist Research Project
Connect with a team promoting collective action and civic engagement through research.
Linkgraduation
A Graduation Tradition Moves Online: Gonfalonieres and Guardians of the Gonfalon
Meet the students and alumni taking part in the commencement ceremony on June 12.
LinkInternational Huskies
“In and About” Around the Husky Globe: Spring 2020
Find out more about what's been going on in our global alumni communities.
LinkCA Huskies
Naresh Goyal’s passion for education
Naresh “Nick” Goyal, ’72, proved that what you care about can change the world.
LinkSpring 2020
Q’s Corner: Notes from the International Trustee
International trustee Kyu Lee shares happenings from around the globe.
LinkHusky Global
International Huskies provide a world of help
Huskies around the world give back in the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
LinkZoom Backgrounds for Travelers
Chat from where you want to be with these fun UW Alumni Tours-inspired backgrounds.
LinkThe Jackson School
Ellison Center Podcasts
Dive into the world of Russian studies with this comprehensive podcast playlist.
LinkThe Jackson School
Symposium on Arctic Sea Ice Loss
Check out two panels on the implications of melting ice in the Arctic Sea.
LinkThe Jackson School
Hunting the Northern Character
Author Tony Penikett discusses the Arctic's influence on international policy.
LinkThe Jackson School
The State of Human Rights in Southeast Asia
From climate change to the Duterte regime, UW professors discuss Southeast Asia.
LinkThe Jackson School
Spatial Representations and Rhetorical Framing of the Vietnam War
Dr. Christoph Giebels explores the politics and behind the Vietnam War.
LinkScavenger Hunt
Dawg Walks
Mix up your walk with this Husky-inspired scavenger hunt for Dawgs of all ages.
LinkJacob Lawrence Gallery
Monday Journal
Writing about art and culture that invites you to imagine future forms of criticism.
LinkSports Institute at UW Medicine
Exercise Anywhere
A list of resources to help you keep moving, even when you're stuck inside.
LinkUW Helps Lead the Fight
COVID-19 Lectures and Seminars
Many UW faculty, staff and students are holding online lectures and seminars on topics related to COVID-19, in addition to sharing their expertise in the news.
LinkSchool of Public Health
COVID-19 Updates
Webinars, announcements and critical information from the UW School of Public Health.
LinkUW IN THE NEWS
UW Researchers Respond to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The most recent stories of UW experts commenting on the novel coronavirus epidemic.
LinkWing Luke Museum
Wing Luke Digital Collections
Learn about Seattle’s Chinatown-International District and the first Asian pioneers who settled here through artifacts and archival pieces dating back to the early 20th century.
LinkPhilosophy for Children
Children’s Big Questions During the COVID-19 Crisis: Resources for Parents
Resources to help children understand the feelings and uncertainty that come with COVID-19.
LinkArt + Art History + Design
Student Work Digital Galleries
See what UW students have created in this online exhibition.
LinkHenry Art Gallery
Henry Digital Gallery
View the Henry's collection of contemporary art, photography, costumes and more online.
LinkHenry Art Gallery
Henry SoundCloud
A collection of gallery talks and podcasts from the Henry Art Gallery.
LinkBurke Museum
To Hell Creek and Back: The Story of the Tufts-Love T. Rex
Learn how a group of researchers and school teachers tracked down the elusive Tyrannosaurus rex in the sweltering badlands of Montana.
LinkScandinavian Studies
Crossing North
Podcasts featuring interviews with authors, performers and leaders from Scandinavia and the Baltic and more.
LinkUW Tacoma
Lightning Talks
Celebrate the achievements of UW Tacoma in this collection of 5-7 minute talks.
LinkUW Tacoma
TAC Talks
Inspired by TED Talks, watch UW Tacoma grad students share ideas & get feedback.
LinkUniversity of Washington
College of Education Podcasts
Explore podcasts with topics like whiteness, disability and climate science.
LinkiSchool
Podcast: Is the internet making us miserable?
Three scholars debated the causes of internet misery at a Town Hall in February.
LinkUW Medicine
Care Provider Appreciation
Share your messages of support and gratitude to the care workers at UW Medicine.
LinkDepartment of Communication
Marching to Selma
UW prof David Domke traces the history of an iconic Civil Rights moment in an online lecture.
LinkJust For Fun
Zoom Backgrounds for Huskies
Virtual backgrounds to add a purple and gold touch to your Zoom meetings.
LinkJacob Lawrence Gallery
As, Not For: Dethroning Our Absolutes
Virtual walkthough of a historical survey of work created by African American graphic designers.
LinkJacob Lawrence Gallery
Marisa Williamson: Angel of History Lecture & Performance
2020 Jacob Lawrence Gallery Resident Marisa Williamson work, Angel of History, explores how slave history is not only understood but felt.
LinkBECU
Money Matters
Check out info, planning tools and tips from BECU to help guide you on life’s financial challenges.
Link#UWServes
Together We Will
Our efforts today will help us overcome — together — the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
LinkHenry Art Museum
Henry at Home
Engage with The Henry on social media for artist videos, readings, and more.
LinkMuseum of Pop Culture
MoPOP Don’t Stop
Engage with MoPop online through competitions, videos, listicles and more.
LinkSeattle Arts & Lectures
SAL On Air
Hear the best author talks from over 30 years of SAL programming.
LinkImproving our environment
College of Built Environment Lectures
Archive of lectures from the College of Built Environments including the Deans Distinguished Lecture and the Department of Architecture Lecture Series.
LinkThe Daily
Sound Bite
Check out podcasts from UW students, with topics like news, sports and dating.
LinkCalifornia Academy of Sciences
Academy @ Home
Explore CAS wherever you are with live webcams and DIY learning activities!
LinkSeattle Symphony
Seattle Symphony Live
Enjoy free live broadcasts of Seattle Symphony performances.
Link5th Avenue Theatre
Fifth Ave Theatre’s Greatest Hits
Watch this collection of greatest hits from one of our favorite local theaters.
LinkUW Quad
Cherry Blossom Live Stream
Though campus visits are discouraged, you can still see the blooms from home.
LinkCollege of the Environment
The Great (Neighborhood) Outdoors
Stay connected with nature by exploring webcams featuring local flora and fauna.
LinkDepartment of History
Digital History Center
Explore the past, from a medieval battle to civil rights struggles and more.
LinkDepartment of History
History Lecture Series Archive
UW historians speaking on a range of topics, from Seattle history to world revolutions.
LinkCollege of Education
Resources for Families with Elementary-Aged Children
Discover activities for parents and kids, from virtual field trips to homework help.
LinkCollege of Engineering
Engineering Lecture Series
UW faculty talk about building a brighter future, from sustainable food to digital privacy. Check out lectures from the 2019 series and before.
LinkDepartment of Psychology
Psychology Lecture Series
This collection of lectures includes new perspectives on willpower and addressing bias. More than 80 videos to choose from.
LinkCollege of Education
EduTalks
Recorded lectures on the work UW Researchers and local education leaders are doing to improve young people's education experiences.
LinkInformation School
Documents that Changed the World
Podcast series from the UW Information School explores compelling stories of documents throughout history.
LinkSchool of law
Discovery Podcast
Distinguished guests discuss today's biggest social, political and legal issues.
LinkDepartment of Urban Design and Planning
The Art of Black Urbanism
Recorded conversations about black visibility and shifting spaces in community.
LinkStudent-led
UW Film Club Podcast
Podcast by student-run Film Club that explores movies of all kinds.
LinkKUOW
Podcasts from KUOW
Settle in with engaging podcasts like Primed, The Wild and Seattle Now.
LinkHomecoming
Apply to be a 2020 UWAA Homecoming Scholar
The UWAA is offering scholarships to students who represent the power a UW education has to change lives.
LinkPhoto Gallery
Lots of fun at Husky Days in the Bay
See the photos from five exciting across the Bay Area for our Husky community!
LinkNational Newsletter
Husky National – Winter 2020
Husky National is your resource for Husky news and events across the country.
LinkInternational Newsletter
Husky Global – Winter 2020
Husky Global is UWAA's newsletter for international Huskies.
LinkUW Impact
A Closer Look at the Workforce Education Investment Act
UW President Ana Mari Cauce joined voices from the Legislature, business and student body to discuss this important legislation.
LinkCA Huskies
Husky Days in the Bay
Don't miss these unforgettable experiences including Husky Night at the Warriors
LinkInternational Huskies
Out and About around the Husky Globe: Winter 2020
The global Husky community has had a busy quarter, catch up on all the news.
LinkMember Benefit
Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery
UWAA Members get 15% off at Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery!
LinkWinter 2020
Q’s Corner: Notes from the International Trustee
International trustee Kyu Lee shares happenings from around the globe.
LinkFuture Alumni
Student Alumni Ambassadors
Meet the proud Huskies who are helping the UWAA connect with students.
LinkInternational Newsletter
Husky Global – Fall 2019
Husky Global is UWAA's newsletter for international Huskies.
LinkNational Newsletter
Husky National – Fall 2019
Husky National is your resource for Husky news and events across the country.
LinkHistory Lecture Series
Life, Death, and the Gods
Four UW faculty members shine a spotlight on those who dared to defy.
LinkInternational Huskies
Celebrating UW Converge Taipei 2019
The UW's premier gathering for international alumni and friends soars again.
LinkUW Magazine
The Burke, unwrapped
UW Magazine gets a look at the Burke's new home and bold new approach.
LinkPartnerships
UWAA and AT&T Partner for Students
We believe in the transformative impact an organized alumni community.
LinkStudent Scholarships
Meet the 2019 Homecoming Scholars
We are proud to give the 2019 Homecoming Scholarships to six students who represent the best of the Husky spirit.
Link2019 DAVA
The Hon. Ronald E. Cox, J.D. ’73, U.S. Army
An owner of three Bronze Stars, the Hon. Ronald E. Cox is UWAA’s 2019 DAVA recipient.
LinkDC Huskies
DC Husky Makes History
Andrea Reister, '80, was the first female chief engineer at NUWES in Keyport, WA
LinkInternational Huskies
Out and About around the Husky Globe: Fall 2019
The global Husky community has had a busy quarter, catch up on all the news.
LinkFall 2019
Q’s Corner: Notes from the International Trustee
International trustee Kyu Lee shares happenings from around the globe.
LinkINLANDER
UW and Gonzaga Regional Health Partnership has found its first home
Gonzaga and UW have found a place they'll soon call home.
Linklifelong learning
UW Alumni Book Club
From personal stories to transformative fiction... Let's dig into amazing books!
LinkCommon Ground
University of Washington to create UW Center for an Informed Public
The Center will combat what researchers call the “misinformation epidemic.”
LinkVote for the best game day slogan
Earlier this year, we asked Husky Nation’s finest wordsmiths to create team-specific slogans for each UW Football away game. Here are the five finalists, and now it’s your turn to weigh in! The author of the
LinkStudent Send-Offs
Huskies all over are getting together to welcome the newest students and their families into the UW community.
Linkmember benefit
Husky Pride on Your Feet
Show your member card to get FREE Husky shoelaces at UW Night with the Seattle Reign FC.
LinkPERSPECTIVES NEWSLETTER
Inside the Immigrant Experience
Yolanda Valencia, ’19, explores how immigrants thrive despite U.S. policies.
LinkEast Coast Huskies
Husky Fun on the East Coast
Summer is an exciting time for Huskies in New York and D.C.
LinkInternational Newsletter
Husky Global – Summer 2019
Husky Global is UWAA's newsletter for international Huskies.
LinkNational Newsletter
Husky National – Summer 2019
Husky National is your resource for Husky news and events across the country.
LinkOut and About around the Husky Globe: Summer 2019
The global Husky community has had a busy quarter, catch up on all the news.
LinkSummer 2019
Jeff’s Corner: Notes from the Geographic Trustee
Geographic trustee Jeff Adams shares the latest Husky happenings around the USA
LinkSeattle Times
Our racial reckoning is overdue
Columnist David Brooks weighs in on Eric Liu's "Become America"
Linkgraduation
A Graduation Tradition: Meet the 2019 Gonfalonieres and Guardians of the Gonfalon
Meet the students and alumni taking part in the commencement ceremony on June 9.
LinkNY Huskies gather around The President’s Circle
In early May, more than 30 New York Huskies gathered at the home of University of Washington Foundation Board member Ron Simons, ’01, to celebrate The President’s Circle. This reception for loyal supporters o
LinkSummer Letter
Q’s Corner: Notes from the International Trustee
International trustee Kyu Lee shares happenings from around the globe.
Linkcommon ground
Common Ground Media List
Expand your horizons this summer with these books and podcasts.
LinkFamily events
Dawg Days of Summer
Gather the pack and enjoy some outdoor fun at these family-friendly summertime events!
LinkHusky 509
509 Round Up
From Walla Wall Wine Weekend to 509 day, here's a quick review of Central and Eastern Washington activities.
LinkHusky 509
Eleven 509 students in the Husky 100
The UW has recognized a group of students who are making the most of the Husky Experience, 11 of whom are from the 509
LinkChina Huskies
Two China Huskies Named to Husky 100
Congratulations to our China Huskies, Justin Wang and YiShan Guan! See them all.
LinkInternational Huskies
12 International Huskies Named to Husky 100
Congratulations to 12 of our own international Huskies! Come see them all.
LinkNew York Huskies
New York Husky Named to Husky 100
Congratulations to our own New York Husky, Lily Z!
LinkNorCal Huskies
10 CA Huskies Named to Husky 100
Congratulations to 10 of our own CA Huskies for making it to the 2019 Husky 100!
LinkInternational Huskies
Out and About Around the Husky Globe
Come catch up with the international Husky community after a busy quarter.
LinkNew York Huskies
Ron Simons, ’01, is Making a Difference
Interviewing UW Foundation Board Director Ron, a dedicated social change-maker.
LinkSouthern California Huskies
Heart for Healing: Supporting Mental Health in Schools
Kendall Fujioka, '14, supports youth mental health in California schools.
LinkSouthern California Huskies
Karli Berger’s Passion Never Rests
Her daily schedule is packed, but she wouldn't have it any other way.
LinkDC Huskies
Interview with an Alum: Yesenia Iglesias
School of Drama alum Yesenia shares her experience of playing Mrs. Cratchit.
LinkSouthern California Huskies
Rose Bowl Day of Service
Before the 105th Rose Bowl game, the Huskies and Buckeyes gave back together.
LinkChina Huskies
Building Bridges With Music
The 2019 UW Wind Ensemble China trip was a transformative experience for many.
LinkChina Huskies
First GIX Cohort Graduates
A little more than a year since launching, GIX has graduated its first cohort.
LinkInternational Newsletter
Husky Global – Spring 2019
Husky Global is UWAA's newsletter for international Huskies.
LinkNational Newsletter
Husky National – Spring 2019
Husky National is your resource for Husky news and events across the country.
LinkHusky for Life
Graduated 2019. Husky for Life.
There's no better way to stay connected than UWAA membership.
LinkOut and About around the Husky Globe: Spring 2019
The global Husky community has had a busy quarter, catch up on all the news.
LinkSpring Letter
Q’s Corner: Notes from the International Trustee
International trustee Kyu Lee shares happenings from around the globe.
LinkSpring 2019
Jeff’s Corner: Notes from the Geographic Trustee
Geographic trustee Jeff Adams shares the latest Husky happenings around the USA
LinkThe Seattle Times
Spokane’s two medical schools draw more new docs to Eastern Washington
Spokane has more first- and second-year students studying medicine than Seattle.
LinkBuilding a Husky Community for the Long Run
UW alum Alexis reflects on her dedication to the DC Huskies community.
LinkHusky 509
A 509 Husky forges his path to the UW
Johnatan Rivera of Moxee, WA, shows how attending the UW is not a privilege of a few, but a path available to many.
LinkEVERYDAY HUSKIES
Forever purple: A Q&A with purple-holic Mark Glenn
Meet the man behind the purple hat and learn what drives him to show his purple pride, from the inside out.
LinkInternational Huskies
University of Washington Converge Tokyo 2018
UW Converge Tokyo 2018 brought over 200 Huskies together.
LinkUW serves
Huskies, Buckeyes share service project before Rose Bowl
UW and Ohio State fans united to volunteer in the Los Angeles area.
LinkEveryday huskies
The Class of 1958: Setting the standard for involvement with the UW
For 60 years, the Class of 1958 has been working together in support of the UW.
LinkFROM UWAA
Happy Holidays!
Wishing you a joyful holiday season with peace and happiness in the new year. Thank you for being a UWAA member! Go Huskies!
LinkInternational Newsletter
Husky Global – Fall 2018
Husky Global is UWAA's newsletter for international Huskies.
LinkNational Newsletter
Husky National – Fall 2018
Husky National is your resource for Husky news and events across the country.
LinkHong Kong Huskies
Husky Awards Gala Shines
It was a night of celebration and generosity in Hong Kong.
Link2018 distinguished alumni veteran
Sacrifice, service, selflessness
2018 Distinguished Alumni Veteran Priscilla “Patti” Taylor, ’93, ’96; U.S. Army
LinkUW Impact
Be a UW Impact advocate
UWAA President Aggie Clark shares why you should become a higher education advocate.
LinkFall letter 2018
Jeff’s Corner: Notes from the Geographic Trustee
Geographic trustee Jeff Adams shares the latest Husky happenings around the USA
Linkinternational huskies
Meet Kyu Lee, ’00, UWAA’s first International Trustee
UWAA's Board of Trustees appointed Kyu Lee, '00, as their international trustee.
LinkOct. 16, 2018
Annual President’s Address
A reinvestment in higher ed is necessary for the UW to honor its public promise.
LinkPresident's Blog
In the face of tragedy, what can we do?
It's time to protect what generations of taxpayers have helped to build.
Link2018 DAVA recipient
2018 Distinguished Alumni Veteran Priscilla “Patti” Taylor, ’93, ’96; U.S. Army
Sacrifice, service, selflessness all in a day’s work for alumni veteran honoree.
LinkStudent Scholarships
Meet the 2018 Homecoming Court
We are proud to give the 2018 Homecoming Scholarships to six students who represent the best of the Husky spirit.
LinkHusky 509
UW School of Medicine Spokane hosts reunion for 2008 first-year medical school students
Close-knit group of students and faculty gather at UW Spokane Center.
LinkHUSKY FOR LIFE!
Join the Pack
Once a Husky, always a Husky. Join by Oct. 31 and get a "Husky for Life!" pennant.
LinkPresident's Blog
UW alumni are vital to ensuring reinvestment in Washington public higher ed
It's time to protect what generations of taxpayers have helped to build.
LinkDC Huskies
How to Make It in DC 2018 Mentors
These professionals will offer career mentoring during the Dec. 6 DC event.
LinkStudent opportunity
Apply to the 2018 Homecoming Court
You could represent the UW and its impact on the community at large.
Linkfuture alumni
From Grad to GOLD
Moving from student to alum is one of life's biggest shifts. UWAA programs are there to help.
LinkNational Newsletter
Husky National – Summer 2018
Husky National is your resource for Husky news and events across the country.
Linkcolumns magazine
Meet the stars of the 2018 Special Olympics
From bocce ball to swimming, we photographed the bright smiles and unstoppable attitudes of this year's USA Games
LinkCivil & Environmental Engineering
UW researchers improve a floating community in the Amazon
The researchers enhance the environments in Amazon village through intervention.
LinkEvans School of Public Policy & Governance
The power of online learning
UW departments build a platform to learn about health in Africa.
LinkCivil & Environmental Engineering
Civil engineering students study abroad in India
Seventeen students study abroad in India to learn to become a problem solver.
LinkUndergraduate Academic Affairs
Undergrad presents research to Congress
Jasmine Graham, '18, advocates for undergraduate research funding in DC.
LinkInternational Newsletter
Husky Global — Summer 2018
Husky Global is full of international alumni news and connections to campus.
LinkHusky connections
The power of mentorship: One alum’s experience with Huskies@Work
We talked to Patrick Clark, '86, who served as an alumni Huskies@Work host in October 2017.
Linkcommon ground
Common Ground Reading List
Elevate your beach reading this summer with these Common Ground reads — books to expand your perspective, challenge your thinking and reflect on what unites us.
Linkcommon ground
Common Ground reaches over 1,000 students and alumni
Looking back on the first six months of Common Ground, the UWAA's civic engagement effort.
Linkhusky community
Statewide Impact
Forget the ivory tower. The UW Alumni Association has been building the state-wide Husky community by bringing UW news to alumni, where they are. Welcome to the Husky family. Ninety incoming UW students, parents, alumn
LinkSummer Fun
Husky Celebrations from Coast to Coast
We loved connecting with Huskies at our 2018 summer events.
LinkCA Huskies
Volunteers on Parade
Dawgs joined in Cinco de Mayo fun and gave back at their annual day of service.
LinkUWAA Board
From the UWAA President: July 2018
Outgoing UWAA President Suzanne Dale Estey shares thoughts on a momentous year.
LinkSummer letter 2018
Jeff’s Corner: Notes from the Geographic Trustee
We have so many things to celebrate from the past year at the UW.
LinkInternational Alumni
Featured Volunteer Leader – Edward Pang
A profile about the featured chapter leader- Edward Pang from Singapore.
LinkAlumnus Summa Laude Dignatus
Orin Smith, 1942-2018: Soft-spoken CEO’s philanthropy spoke volumes
With values formed by his Chehalis upbringing, Orin Smith was a business leader who knew how to treat people right.
LinkCollege of Education
College of Education honors Distinguished Alumna
Diana Hess, '98, has received the award for her work advancing civic education.
Linkgraduation
A Graduation Tradition: Meet the 2018 Gonfalonieres and Guardians of the Gonfalon
Meet the students and alumni taking part in the commencement ceremony on June 9.
LinkHusky 509
509 Round Up
From a new Husky holiday to a lecture on the opioid crisis, a quick review of Central and Eastern Washington activities.
Linkclosing the divide
ASUW event attempts to close political divide among student body
Huskies across the aisle looked for common ground with ASUW, UW Impact and Rob McKenna
LinkFamily events
Dawg Days of Summer
Gather the pack and enjoy some outdoor fun at these family-friendly summertime events!
LinkClean Energy Institute
UW, Tsinghua researchers explore opportunities for new energy grids
A collaboration between UW and Tsinghua University on creating new energy grids.
Linkthe boys in the boat
“Boys” author hails Shell House revival plan
Daniel James Brown’s book, "The Boys in the Boat," inspired tourists to visit the UW and helped fuel a $10 million renovation of the old shell house.
Linkthe boys in the boat
Re-imagining the home of “The Boys in the Boat”
The building that housed “The Boys in the Boat” has squatted upon Montlake Cut, largely anonymously. There’s a $10 million plan to change that.
LinkHusky100
25 students from outside of WA honored in 2018 Husky100
25 students from outside of Washington State are honored in 2018 Husky100.
LinkHusky100
2 students from Oregon honored in 2018 Husky100
Richard Gentzkow and Leah Shin from Oregon are honored in 2018 Husky100.
LinkHusky100
8 Students from California honored in 2018 Husky100
8 students from California were honored 2018 Husky100 for their leadership.
LinkSummer Fun
2018 UWAA Summer BBQs
Celebrate summer with your Husky family at this nationwide series of events.
LinkUW Impact
Huskies Vote!
Register to vote, update your registration and learn about key voting dates.
LinkHusky100
3 Chinese students honored in 2018 Husky100
Angel Chen, Jiaqi Li, Lin Wu are honored with the Husky100 awards.
LinkHusky100
9 international students honored in 2018 Husky100
9 students from six countries are honored with Husky100 award.
LinkNational Newsletter
Husky National – Spring 2018
Husky National is your resource for Husky news and events across the country.
LinkInternational Newsletter
Husky Global — Spring 2018
Husky Global is full of international alumni news and connections to campus.
Linkeveryday huskies
Sharon Maeda builds on a legacy of activism to run a new kind of radio station
After a career as a radio pioneer, Sharon Maeda has come out of retirement to become the first station manager of Rainier Valley Radio/KVRU 105.7 FM.
LinkKNKX
UW Rower planning to cross the Pacific to Hawaii
Eliza Dawson, '18, aims to set a record and bring attention to climate change.
LinkGolden State Warriors
Husky alumnus nominated for Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Rick Welts, '75, was elected into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
LinkBuerk Center for Entrepreneurship
Brewing success
Four students created a real beverage company out of an Entrepreneurship class.
Linksouthern CA
Celebrating the Husky spirit at Dawg Days in the Desert
Purple pride was on display as a part of Dawg Days in the Desert, the annual gathering of the UW community in Southern California.
LinkCollege of Engineering
Inspiring future engineers
Gabriella Tosado, a graduate student, wants to inspire young students.
Linkcollege of engineering
A meeting of minds
Eric Chudler, a UW professor, committed to teach monk about Neuroscience.
Linkseattle times
Liberal arts degree delivers liberal earnings and job satisfaction
we need liberal arts majors who study STEM and STEM majors who study the humanities, arts, and social sciences.
LinkInternational Alumni
Be an international mentor
You don't have to live in Seattle to make a difference in the life of a UW student.
LinkSchool of Law
Alumna appointed dean of University of Indonesia law school
Melda Kamil, ’95, ’11, is the second woman to be elected dean in the law school.
LinkUndergraduate Academic Affairs
UW senior joins prestigious Churchill Scholars
Timothy Welsh wins a competitive award granted by University of Cambridge.
LinkCollege of Arts & Sciences
A life abroad, with coffee
Julian Fellerman, '11, helped South America coffee farmers increase revenue.
LinkEastern Washington
Husky Socials
Paint your town purple with fellow Eastern Washington Huskies.
Linkcrazy 4 uw
Two hearts — one joint membership
If you and your spouse/partner share a lifelong connection to UW as well as each other, a joint membership may be for you!
Linkquartz opinion
Where Trump’s first State of the Union speech ranks historically, and why
according to UW speech professor Matt McGarrity
LinkChina Daily
Tsinghua University band performs at UW
Tsinghua University Military Band was invited to perform in the Meany Center.
LinkBe A World Of Good
Improving one-third of people’s days
Google X consultant Vy Tran, ’16, is dedicated to making workplaces safer.
LinkUW Medicine
Augustine Ajuogu aims to make a global impact
Ajuogu's passion for studying medicine comes from his childhood in Nigeria.
LinkColumns
Giving a voice to immigrants
Immigrants shouldn't be nervous about writing in English, says Assunta Ng, ’79.
LinkAR/VR
UW receives $6 million to create AR/VR academic center
A joint venture by Facebook, Google and Huawei creates the UW Reality Lab.
LinkFiesta Bowl
Penn State, UW fans works at food bank before Fiesta Bowl
Husky alumni worked with Penn State alumni at St. Mary Food Bank.
LinkThink critically
Common Ground
Find UW resources, events and programming designed to challenge our thinking.
LinkAZ CENTRAL
Fans come together to help St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix
Joint UWAA/PSAA event brought fans together to volunteer at a local food bank.
LinkHappy Husky Holidays!
Thank you for being a UWAA member! Wishing you and yours a joyful holiday season and all the best in the coming new year. Go Huskies!
LinkHusky National Newsletter
Husky National Newsletter
Husky Global is your resource for international Husky news and events.
LinkBe Curious
Winter 2018 Public Lectures
Be Informed. Be Inspired. Join us for a single night or a season of discovery.
LinkHistory Lecture Series
Challenging Gender
Four UW faculty members shine a spotlight on those who dared to defy.
LinkDC Alumni
“I tell combat stories from the heart.”
Alex Quade, '92, tells stories from the frontlines of wars.
LinkInternational Huskies
Out and About around the Husky Globe: Fall 2017
Husky news and updates from around the world.
LinkNew York Chapter
Meet the New York Huskies new top dawg
New York Huskies Alumni Chapter welcomes Kayler Body as the new chair.
Linkyear in review
Best of 2017
Another year, another retrospective list of some of our favorite UW Alumni Association memories.
LinkCareer connections
Inside a Huskies@Work company visit at PEMCO
On Oct. 9, four students spent the day at PEMCO's office in Seattle.
LinkHuman power Submarine team
Human Power Submarine Team wins speed race along the Potomac
UW Human Powered Sub team applied knowledge in building the submarine.
LinkHusky Honors
AAAS names 8 UW researchers as fellows in 2017
8 researchers are nominated for their contributions in science and engineering.
LinkInternational Alumni
Canadian husky running star came back to UW to coach
Former NCAA Champion, Anita Campbell, came back to mentor UW track team.
Linkcolumns magazine
Five generations of huskies
A 1962 grad reflects on her family's history at the UW.
Linkseattle times
New UW contract with Nike allows inspections against sweatshop
UW established the first anti-sweatshop contract in the nation with Nike.
LinkForbes Magazine
2 Huskies make Forbes ’30 Under 30 in Energy list
Students named among the most promising individuals working in their fields.
Linkcolumns magazine
Helping Persecuted Artists in Pittsburgh
The City of Asylum is a big deal to writers fleeing persecution.
Linkstudent scholarships
Meet the 2017 Homecoming Court
We are proud to give the 2017 Homecoming Scholarships to six students who represent the best of the Husky spirit.
LinkSchool of Public Health
Video: “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” Expert Panel Discussion
Watch the Oct. 12 panel discussion that followed the screening of the film.
LinkIn review
Another record crowd at Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash
This year, 4,300 Dawg Dashers came out to get some exercise and support student scholarships.
Link2017 dava recipient
2017 Distinguished Alumni Veteran Raymond D. Emory, ’52, U.S. Navy
When he retired in 1985, the Pearl Harbor veteran found a new calling.
Linkin review
Focus on fall quarter
Learn about how the UWAA is working to connect alumni to campus this fall.
Linkfuture alumni
Alumni, students share their Huskies@Work experience
Hear about the impact of Huskies@Work — directly from students and alumni who have taken part.
LinkHusky Philanthropy
A unique way to support the Husky Band
You can support the band into the future by establishing a long-term endowment
LinkFrom the HMB Director
Taking the show on the road to Rutgers and the Big Apple
Follow the band on their East Coast adventure!
LinkFrom the HMB Director
A salute to the 2017 HMB undergraduate student leadership
These dedicated students are essential to running the band.
LinkFrom the HMB Director
Husky Band twirler brings home national title
Husky twirler Krissy Terwilliger took the title at the national championships!
LinkHusky 509
Eastern Washington Huskies join UW leadership
Several Eastern Washington Huskies have been chosen as UW leaders. Join us in welcoming these Dawgs, serving on the UW Board of Regents and the UWAA Board of Trustees.
Linkhusky 509
Boundless dreams
Meet students Kenia Diaz and Tyler Valentine, whose dreams were bolstered by scholarships.
LinkHusky 509
Dawg Pack gatherings
From football to fighting cancer, Eastern Washington Dawgs gathered to learn and show their purple pride over the late summer and early fall.
Linkevent review
Boundless enthusiasm
More than 250 Husky faithful attended the Husky Marching Band Sneak Preview, kicking off the 2017 football season with style.
Linkcolumns magazine
“We came here to contribute”
Antonio Lopez-Ibarra's journey from undocumented immigrant to Tri-Cities dentist.
Linkcolumns magazine
Scions of Spokane
How two brothers built one of the best alternative weekly papers in the nation.
Linkearth & space science
Native American Youth Launch High-Altitude Balloons During Eclipse
During the total eclipse, high school students saw their science projects soar.
Linkcolumns magazine
The Cole Role Model
UWAA names Bill Cole the first recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Legacy Award
LinkStudent opportunity
Apply to the 2017 Homecoming Court
You could represent the UW and its impact on the community at large.
Linkcommunities
Three Cheers for Chapter Volunteers
We're saying thanks to the chapter volunteers that help make our events great!
LinkMember E-News
From the UWAA President
September, 2017 What is your UW story? As UWAA members, we all have stories about our Husky Experience and what the UW means to us. For many, the Husky Experience is life-altering, from being the first in your family to.
Linkevent review
Dawg Pack gatherings
With the Welcome to Washington Celebration, Tri-Cities Husky Social and more, the UW celebrates Eastern Washington Huskies past, present and future.
Linkhusky 509
Hops and Huskies
Learn what led four UW alumni — siblings Patrick, Meghann and Kevin and Meghann's husband Kevin Quinn — to open Yakima's Bale Breaker Brewing Company.
LinkSocially Responsible Design
Bringing Responsible Design to South Central LA
David de la Cruz, ’17 is helping his community overcome decades of pollution.
LinkPresident Visits
President Cauce Visits Beijing
The China Huskies welcomed President Cauce during her recent trip to Beijing.
LinkGraduates of the Last Decade
GOLD Guides to Life
Life's a wilderness. Get a guide Dawg. A new series of seminars for GOLD alumni.
LinkUWAA Board
From the UWAA President: July 2017
This school year has been full of unforeseen challenges and opportunities, and we’ve faced each with the openness, intellect, passion and action expected of Husky Nation.
LinkCommencement 2017
Meet the Guardians of the Gonfalons
At commencement, alumni volunteers watch over the banners carried by students to represent each UW school and college.
LinkDistinguished Service Awards
Eddie Pasatiempo: Making an impact
For his decade-long fight to fund higher education in Olympia, Eddie Pasatiempo received this year's UW Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award.
LinkAlumnus Summa Laude Dignatus
Man of the city: Norman Rice remains one of Seattle’s most dedicated public servants
The Evans School grad and former mayor helped revive downtown, improve schools and build a community we are all proud of.
LinkConGRADulations, Class of 2017!
Be PROUD. Be a MEMBER.
Get your Grad Pack and enjoy special new grad rates on membership!
LinkConGRADulations, Class of 2017!
Be PROUD. Be a MEMBER.
Get your Grad Pack and enjoy special new grad rates on membership!
LinkConGRADulations, Class of 2017!
Be CONNECTED. Be a MEMBER.
Get your Grad Pack and enjoy special new grad rates on membership!
LinkMembership spotlight
Non-alumni, please apply
Think you have to be a UW alum to be an Alumni Association member? Think again!
LinkLifelong learning
Back in the classroom
UW’s public lectures bring to campus speakers on a variety of topics reflecting our changing world.
Linkfuture alumni
From grad to GOLD
Moving from student to alum is one of life's biggest shifts. UWAA programs are there to help.
LinkHusky pride
Connecting beyond Seattle
No matter where we travel, one thing remains the same: a strong sense of Husky pride!
Linkuw recognition
Alumni Honored at Awards of Excellence
The winners will be honored June 8 at a ceremony in Meany Hall for the campus and general public.
LinkInternational Alumni
Thailand Chapter Raises $10,000 for Scholarships
A generous gift from the Thailand Huskies will support student scholarships.
LinkInternational Alumni
Out and About around the Husky Globe: Spring 2017
New ventures, Husky spirit around the globe, and the passing of a business icon.
Washington Post
Alum goes from prisoner to Georgetown law professor
Representatives from the Simpson Center advocate for the NEH
LinkHusky 509
Increasing access to dental care with RIDE
Part of the UW’s School of Dentistry, RIDE bring dental care to Eastern WA's rural and underserved communities.
LinkHusky 509
Seven Eastern WA students in the Husky 100
The UW has recognized a group of students who are making the most of the Husky Experience, eight of whom are from Eastern Washington.
LinkIn review
Huskies run in packs in the 509
UW alumni and friends gathered east of the mountains at events at Husky Socials and the Walla Walla Wine Weekend.
LinkGOLD Alumni
Introducing the GOLD Alumni Council
The UWAA has gathered a special group of recent graduates to guide programming.
Linkfuture alumni
CongGRADulations 2017 Graduates!
You did it — graduation is here! Commemorate this milestone, and get a head start on your future, with these free events from the UWAA.
LinkIn review
Looking Back on Dawg Days in the Desert
On March 13 and 15, 2017, UW alumni and friends gathered for the Desert Scholarship Luncheon and Chow Down to Washington.
Career Connections
Students make the most of spring break with Career Treks to Bay Area, D.C.
Students connect with careers and alumni as part of UWAA's Career Trek program.
LinkSouthern CA Huskies
Dawg Days in the Desert 2017 Photo Gallery
View photos from some of the fun events at Dawg Days in the Desert 2017
LinkNew York Alumni
Changing with the ‘Times’—and Facebook
The Foreign Intrigue Scholarship set the tone of NY Husky, Meghan Peters' career
LinkNorCal Huskies
Alumni Giving Creates Opportunities for Cultural Immersion
Bob and Lydia Hellrich-Dawson on why they support students who study abroad.
Linkcolumns magazine
Dramatic Dynamics
Stereotypes don't have a chance when Kathy Hsieh, '87, takes center stage.
LinkFall 2024
UW Magazine
The Gold Standard | Wounds to Lands, Bodies | Transplants and Cancer | More
LinkThink critically
UW Resources
Stay informed about ongoing campus initiatives, resources and discussions.
LinkSummer Fun
2017 UWAA Summer BBQs
Celebrate summer with your Husky family at this nationwide series of events.
LinkNorCal Huskies
Protectors of the Presidio
Robert and Christina Wallace lead the Presidio's restoration and preservation
LinkJoin the UWAA
Be a Member
You know that being a Husky didn’t end when you earned your diploma—you’re a Husky for life.
LinkNorCal Huskies
Painting by numbers: Engineering, art and data science
Susie Lu visualizes data for Netflix thanks to painting and engineering degrees.
LinkIn review
Focus on fall quarter
From Dawg Dash to reunion to Homecoming, we had a busy fall.
Membership
Be purple. Be connected. Be a member.
The UWAA's 55,000 members are the backbone of the UW's alumni community.
LinkAbout Us
Meet the UW Alumni Association
Learn about the UWAA's mission, history, staff, administration and more.
LinkUW Impact
Be engaged: Bipartisan panel addresses role of higher education today
On Jan. 5, UW Impact hosted their annual Legislative Preview, titled "The Role of Higher Education in a Changing Economy."
LinkRace and Equity
Be inspired: Alumni and students work together to interrupt privilege
Alumni and students explore race, equity and difference together in this seminar hosted by the UW in partnership with UW’s Center for Communication, Diversity, and Equity.
Linkfuture alumni
Be prepared: Get business cards from the UWAA
Get a set of business cards for networking, interviewing and career fairs, compliments of the UWAA.
LinkThe Graduate School
Past events in the Equity & Difference series
A series of talks that expose and explain transgressions and struggles—both systematic and personal—experienced by too many in our communities today.
HUSKY HEROES
Elisa Pupko and Mike Pope Say “Why Not” to Being a Force for Social Good
Elisa Pupko and Mike Pope found inspiration at the UW and are paying it forward by serving the community.
In review
Thanks for the Memories
Learn about the top 10 highlights of 2017 coming to you from the UWAA.
Linkstudent scholarhips
2016 Homecoming Court
We were proud to give the 2016 Homecoming Scholarships to six students who represent the best of the Husky spirit.
LinkFOSTER SCHOOL
Gary Wipfler, ’81, Receives Foster School Distinguished Leadership Award
Apple VP and corp. treasurer, Gary Wipfler, '81, is the 67th recipient of this award.
Link2016 DAVA recipient
2016 Distinguished Alumni Veteran Gen. Peter Chiarelli, M.P.A. ’80, U.S. Army
Iraq veteran, General, Army Vice Chief of Staff & champion of wounded heroes.
LinkUWAA Board
Introducing Jeff Adams, Your UWAA Geographic Trustee
Get to know alumnus and UWAA Geographic Trustee Jeff Adams, '04.
LinkDC DAWGS
DC Dawgs: How to Make It in DC 2016 Mentors
These professionals will offer career mentoring during the Dec. 6 DC event.
LinkHusky 509
Spreading the word
On September 22, UW College of Arts and Sciences Dean Robert Stacey traveled to Spokane.
LinkHusky 509
UW Board of Regents meets in Spokane
See pictures for the UW Board of Regents meeting in Spokane.
LinkIn review
Celebrating the art and inspiration of Tieton
See pictures from the Mighty Tieton Block Party, the arts festival for UW alumni in this hidden gem in Central Washington.
LinkVeterans Appreciation Week
Seeds of Hope
In the name of holistic mental health, Christopher Brown, '16, created Growing Veterans, an organization that reconnects veterans to each other—and to life.
LinkVeterans Appreciation
Documents that Changed the World: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 1982
The Vietnam Memorial, designed by alum Maya Lin, is many things to many people.
LinkVeterans Appreciation
By Veterans, for Veterans
Graduate student and veteran Lindsay Zike wanted to help others make the transition from soldier to student. The Office of Student Veteran Life is doing just that.
LinkVeterans Appreciation Week
UW Medicine MEDEX Northwest Tillman Scholarships
MEDEX Northwest has been helping veterans enter the PA profession since 1969.
LinkVeterans Appreciation Week
Detrek Jones: Army Veteran, Future Lawyer
An Army veteran, Detrek Jones wants to use his experience to help others.
LinkVeterans Appreciation
Foster Veterans Association
Dedicated to the support of Foster MBA students that serve in the armed forces.
LinkJoin today
Be a champion. Be a member.
Huskies@Work connects students and alumni in the career world
LinkBAY AREA HUSKIES
MathChat Helps Students Succeed with Math
Sam Woodard, '13, co-founded MathChat, a Bay Area-based company with an app that lets students help each other with math.
LinkEnter to win on social media
Dawg Dash Photo Contest
Official rules for the Dawg Dash Photo Contest, taking place September 26-30 and featuring a Homecoming prize pack from Alaska Airlines.
Linkcolumns magazine
Come back to campus
Each year, thousands of alumni come back—some to start a company, research a book, or imprint campus on their kids.
Linkrace and equity
Alumni-Student Seminar: Interrupting Privilege
Learn about the latest offering of this seminar connecting alumni and students, created in collaboration with the UW Center for Communication, Difference, and Equity.
LinkStudent job
Apply to be a Student Alumni Ambassador
Apply for an exciting, paid student position within the UW Alumni Association.
LinkStudent opportunity
Apply to the 2016 Homecoming Court
You could represent the UW and its impact on the community at large.
LinkSoCal Huskies
SoCal Huskies: Attend a Studio Taping of “Mom” or “The Great Indoors” and Help Raise Scholarship Funds!
Have fun and benefit students!
student opportunity
Portland Student Career Trek
Students! Explore Portland careers at the Portland Student Career Trek.
LinkSummer Fun
2016 International Student Send-Off Series
Celebrate summer with your Husky family at this nationwide series of events.
Linkcareer connections
Bay Area Career Trek brings alumni and students together
For a dozen students, Spring Break meant going to California to meet area alumni
LinkColumns Magazine
In her element: 2016 ASLD Sally Jewell
Sally Jewell, ’78, leads the caretakers of the nation’s public lands and waters.
LinkCareer connections
A day in the life: one student’s experience with Huskies@Work
Senior Hannah Meadows shares her experience with Huskies@Work, the UWAA's new job shadowing program.
LinkThe Career Center
Alumni Career Accelerator: Summer Series 2016
The Career Center presents Alumni Career Accelerator: Summer Series, a series of events and workshops designed to give your job search and career plans a boost. Created for recent Husky graduates and open to all UW alum
LinkUW Alumni Tours
A Middle East expert rediscovers Egypt with UW Alumni Tours
Professor Jere Bacharach has lived in Cairo six months out of the year for the last two decades. But there was still a lot to discover when he toured Egypt with UW Alumni Tours.
LinkA new generation
Grad Toast at the Columns
The Class of 2017 Grad Toast is Thursday, June 8 at 6 p.m., and is open to all graduating seniors. All ages welcome. Must register in advance and have valid ID to attend. A columns tradition During the spring and summer
Linkgrad pack
Special rate for new grads
Sign up for a Grad Pack and get a license plate frame. Don't miss out!
LinkSummer Fun
2016 UWAA Summer BBQs
Celebrate summer with your Husky family at this nationwide series of events.
Linkcolumns magazine
Rock the New Digs
Rock on with KEXP to see what Seattle’s hippest radio station plans next.
LinkAt Length with Steve Scher
At Length with Touré
Touré talks about his own experiences with microaggressions.
LinkNorCal Huskies
Husky profile: Chris Wiggum, ’98
Higher education has two layers: academic experience and life experience. Some alumni like Chris Wiggum, ’98, have found ways to merge both.
LinkHonoring alumni
How UW’s “push-up guy” became a Golden Graduate
On April 10, we'll honor those who graduated 50 or more years ago at our Golden Graduates Brunch. We'll also give our inaugural Golden Graduates Distinguished Alumnus Award to Bert Pound.
LinkHusky Women's Basketball
Husky Women’s Basketball at the Final Four
For the first time in program history, the UW Husky Women's Basketball team is headed for the NCAA Tournament semi-finals.
LinkGlobal Huskies
Alumni communities foster UW spirit worldwide
Global Husky networks build and grow UW community abroad.
LinkEastern WA
Research confirms: Husky pride is alive and well in the 509
UW Impact sent out an issue survey to members. Although separated by the Cascades, Eastern and Western Washington Huskies have more in common than you might guess.
LinkHusky 509
Foster Goes to Eastern Washington
UW’s Foster School of Business helps develop management talent in Eastern WA.
LinkAt Length with Steve Scher
At Length with Charles M. Payne
Afridi talks about interfaith empathy and "racialization" among Muslim peoples.
LinkAt Length with Steve Scher
At Length with K. Tsianina Lomawaima
Lomawaima discusses the power stereotypes hold in our societies.
LinkAt Length with Steve Scher
At Length with Mehnaz Afridi
Afridi talks about interfaith empathy and "racialization" among Muslim peoples.
LinkHusky 509
Ricardo Valdez’s Yakima Homecoming
Ricardo Valdez is no stranger to the distinctions east and west of the Cascades.
LinkDepartment of psychology
Connecting the Dots Between Research and the Community
Learn about strategies—in the doctor’s office and in the classroom—for ensuring that children get the autism-specialized services they need.
LinkPublic Lectures
The Graduate School Public Lectures
Visionary academics and personalities discuss an array of timely topics.
LinkNew York Huskies
Robert Osborne, ’54: The face of Turner Classic Movies
Meet one of the world's leading authorities on motion picture history.
LinkSoCal Huskies
SoCal Huskies give back
Alumni groups organized service projects for the 2016 MLK Jr. Day of Service.
LinkUW Impact
Deep dive: a closer look at the alumni survey
UW Impact sent a survey to members asking about the issues that matter to them. UWAA Executive Director Paul Rucker shares what was learned.
LinkAt Length with Steve Scher
At Length with Ralina Joseph
Joseph talks identity politics and how equity takes more than diversity alone.
LinkNew York Huskies
New York Huskies volunteer opportunities
Looking to get more involved with UW activities in New York?
Linkcolumns magazine
Presidential Precedent
29 years ago, Ana Mari Cauce started her UW career as an assistant professor. Today, she goes by another title: president.
LinkDC Huskies
Husky profile: Michael Kilmer, ’01, MSW ’04
Meet an alum who is transforming care management for U.S. veterans.
LinkMaking a difference
Matching gift raises extra $50k for students
BECU is making a matching gift of $50,000 to support scholarships and higher education.
LinkPublic Lectures
The Graduate School Public Lectures
Visionary academics and personalities discuss an array of timely topics, from tech integration in the classroom, 21st century China and public discourse on climate science.
LinkHistory Lecture Series
Excavating Seattle’s histories: Peoples, politics, and place
4 UW scholars chart the social worlds, environments, and political conflicts that shaped the city's past and its present.
LinkDC Huskies
How to Make It in DC: 2015 mentors
These 12 professionals will offer career mentoring during the Dec. 8 DC event.
LinkIndustry leaders gather at first ever UW Innovation Summit in Shanghai
The event brought together leaders from China and the United States.
LinkUW, Tsinghua University announce dual degree program through GIX
This is the first dual degree program to be announced through GIX.
Link2015 dava
Remarks of a Hero
Veterans Day remarks by 2015 DAVA recipient, Col. Margarethe Cammermeyer, M.A. ’76, Ph.D. ’91, U.S. Army (retired.).
Linkveterans appreciation week
New Office of Student Veteran Life coming to campus
The UW’s new Office of Student Veteran Life will provide students with programs, access to resources, guidance, and mentors as they transition from military to university life.
LinkUW, OSU win $4.5 million National Science Foundation nanotechnology grant
The schools will partner in nanoscale science, engineering and tech research.
Linkveterans appreciation week
Military fellow embraces UW experience
Lieutenant Colonel Jaren Price’s 20-year military career reads like a world atlas. Now he’s in the best place of all—as the UW’s first-ever Asia-Pacific Military Fellow.
Linkveterans appreciation week
A sergeant works toward a UW degree—in Korea
It’s 8 pm. Sergeant Christopher Land opens his laptop in a quiet corner of his off-base apartment near Camp Humphreys in South Korea.
LinkUW to co-lead West Coast ‘Big Data brain trust’ for National Science Foundation
UW, UC San Diego and UC Berkeley will co-lead a NSF Big Data Innovation Hub.
LinkUW in Shanghai
China, Revisited
Sophomore Jane Yang is tutoring the UW men's basketball team in Mandarin.
LinkPublic Lectures
America in Transformation: 2016 and the Presidency
UW professor David Domke delivers insight and historical context to the 2016 presidential election.
veterans appreciation week
Helping soldiers tell their stories
English Professor Shawn Wong leads storytelling workshops for soldiers transitioning to civilian life, through the Red Badge Project.
Link2015 DAVA recipient
2015 Distinguished Alumni Veteran Col. Margarethe Cammermeyer, M.A. ’76, Ph.D. ’91, U.S. Army
Retired Army Col. Grethe Cammermeyer -- nurse, Vietnam veteran, Bronze Star recipient and civil rights champion.
LinkNov. 1-11, 2019
Veterans Appreciation
We invite you to join us for our annual week of connecting, sharing stories, and showing appreciation for the service of all our UW veterans, past and present.
Linkveterans appreciation week
UW Tacoma: Veterans Incubator for Better Entrepreneurship (VIBE)
An innovative new program engages military veterans in an early-stage business development process while they earn a degree.
LinkEASTERN WA HUSKIES
Husky profile: Catherine Brazil, ’90
Catherine Brazil loves “waking up and being able to think about purple all day long.”
Linkuw impact
Advocating for the UW and higher education in the state of Washington
Since 2010, UWAA members and alumni from around the state have joined together to stand up for the UW and public higher education.
Linkveterans appreciation week
Military, media, and mariners
With his billowing voice, a bristling beard, and unique life experience, Matthew Fieser is a hard student to miss around the UW Bothell campus and in the classroom.
Linkveterans appreciation week
The tattered battle ensign of the destroyer escort USS Samuel B. Roberts
On permanent loan from Naval History and Heritage Command, UW NROTC has the battle ensign from the USS Samuel B. Roberts, a WWII destroyer escort.
LinkChina Huskies
Chinese president presents gift to Global Innovation Exchange
Read about President Xi Jinping's recent gift to the Global Innovation Exchange.
LinkNorthern CA Huskies
Computer science alumnus wins a MacArthur Foundation ‘genius grant’
Christopher Ré, '09, has been named one of 24 MacArthur fellows this year.
LinkChina Huskies
UW and Shanghai Jiao Tong University forge international collaboration on smart cities
The two universities will work together on "smart cities" engineering research.
LinkNew York Huskies
Dawgs on Wall Street celebrates 10 years
For a decade, this signature program has featured business and industry leaders.
Linkthe graduate school
Equity & Difference: Rights
A series of talks that expose and explain transgressions and struggles—both systematic and personal—experienced by too many in our communities today.
LinkThe Graduate School
Signature Lectures
Visionary academics and personalities from the UW and around the nation discuss an array of topics and themes, from the art of the Renaissance to innovative technologies for international development.
Public Lectures
Surviving Disaster: Natural Hazards & Resilient Communities
This series explores the latest developments in social and natural science helping us prepare for, respond to and survive environmental disasters, wherever they strike.
Astronomy Lecture Series
The Big Bang and Beyond
Three top UW faculty members join noted science communicator Adam Frank, ’92, in this celebration of the UW Astronomy Department's 50-year legacy of exploring the wonder and grandeur of the stars.
DC Huskies
Alumni play key roles at Library of Congress
Find out from these alums what it's like to work at the Library of Congress.
LinkNew York Huskies
Husky profile: Libby Readel Leahy, ’05
Meet an alumna who's been integral to the success of Dawg Dash NYC.
LinkNew York Huskies
Caitlin Grady receives 2015 UWAA New York scholarship
Meet Caitlin Grady, the 2015 UWAA New York scholarship recipient.
LinkGrade A: Study Agriculture at the UW Farm
The UW Farm is a study in sustainable urban agriculture.
LinkSouthern CA Huskies
Husky profile: Shio Kusaka, ’01, & Jonas Wood, ’02
Meet two Huskies whose stars in the art world are rising dramatically.
LinkChina Huskies
The UW in Shanghai this November
UW Innovation Summit and Pac-12 China Game bring the Husky experience to China.
LinkAlumni profile
Norm Dicks, Retired? You Must Be Joking.
His 36-year career as a Democratic Congressman for Washington’s 6th District may have ended in 2012, but he’s still on the case protecting wildlife and fighting to bolster the economy in his native region.
LinkDC Huskies
Alumna named to 2015 U.S. News STEM Leadership Hall of Fame
Shirley Malcom, ’67, is honored for making STEM education accessible to girls.
LinkHusky Presidential Ambassadors mentorship program kicks off in China
The UW brings freshman mentorship to China for the first time in history.
LinkAt Length with Steve Scher
At Length with Kathy Najimy
Najimy discusses drawing inspiration from 1970's feminism, everyday prejudice in Hollywood and how women could change the world if they weren't constantly struggling against society's expectations for body image.
LinkAt Length with Steve Scher
At Length with Regina M. Benjamin, M.D., M.B.A., 18th Surgeon General
Benjamin discusses rediscovering "the joy in being healthy," the inevitable controversies of thinking outside the box and the origins of public health missions in America.
At Length with Steve Scher
At Length with Adam Drewnowski
Drewnowski discusses the correlation between food, money and health, the strategies of "nutritional resilience," and the "growing body of evidence that obesity in America is largely an economic issue."
At Length with Steve Scher
At Length with Ellen Schur
Schur discusses the significance and implications of where we carry extra pounds, the big health gains of small-scale weight loss and how our physiology and body systems are dramatically altered by weight gain.
LinkAt Length with Steve Scher
At Length with Shiriki Kumanyika
Dr. Kumanyika discusses the evolving landscape and presence of obesity within African-American demographics and giving people the tools to understand the health implications of their personal choices.
At Length with Steve Scher
At Length with Bruce Blumberg
In this conversation with Steve Scher, Dr. Blumberg discusses obesogens, the hormone-disrupting chemicals that seem to change human metabolism.
At Length with Steve Scher
At Length with Sonia Nazario
Nazario discusses her fraught and illuminating journey accompanying Central American minors atop Mexican freight trains and how U.S. policy will decide the fate of these children.
Southern CA Huskies
UW students explore communications careers in Los Angeles
Undergrads visit Los Angeles to meet with alumni and learn about career paths.
LinkSouthern CA Huskies
UW alum David Horsey on editorial cartooning in volatile times
David Horsey, '75, is a two-time Pulitzer prize-winning editorial cartoonist.
LinkSummer Fun
2015 UWAA Summer BBQs
Celebrate summer with your Husky family at this nationwide series of events.
LinkAt Length with Steve Scher
At Length with Michael Pollan
Michael Pollan has helped move food issues toward the center of American politics. His books and articles have focused on how the foods we eat shape our health, environment and culture.
UW's diversity publication
Viewpoint Magazine
Stories and profiles of students, faculty & alumni who are making a difference.
LinkDC Huskies
Alumna advocates for English language learners
When Libia Gil, ’89, arrived in the United States, she spoke only a few words of English.
LinkDC Huskies
Husky profile: Emanuel Rouvelas, ’65
“The University of Washington introduced me to two of the most important people in my life,” Emanuel Rouvelas says of his wife of 47 years, Marilyn, and his longtime friend and mentor Gerald Grinstein.
LinkAt Length with Steve Scher
At Length with Christoph Bode
Bode discusses growing up in a book-loving German anglophile family, the purpose of "difficult" novels and literature and how one should "never approach a book with too much respect."
At Length with Steve Scher
At Length with Eric Avila
In this conversation with Steve Scher, Avila discusses the Freeway Revolts of the 1960s, the “coded, tacit” terminology of racism today and the meaning of George Clinton’s song “Chocolate Cities.”
At Length with Steve Scher
At Length with Mark Morris
Morris discusses his influences, how he runs the Mark Morris Dance Center as "an open buffet of dancing and music," how all music "doesn't automatically make you want dance to it" and more.
DC Huskies
DC Dawgs Annual Events
Come together to learn, socialize and network with other Huskies in Washington, D.C.!
LinkUWAA Stories
Boundless blossoms
Each spring the Quad’s cherry blossoms attract alumni, students and tourists. Clutching smartphones and cameras, crowds turn out to pose with the posies.
LinkDC Huskies
Translating passion into profession
Meet an alumna whose passions have led her to serve with humanitarian organizations, U.S. Congress and Bitcoin.
LinkAt Length with Steve Scher
At Length with Jill Cornell Tarter
Tarter talks about the struggle in bridging public imagination and public funding, how SETI is "archaeology of the future," and why we need to stop expecting to find extraterrestrial intelligent life on dry land.
oregon huskies
Oregon Huskies annual events
The UW Portland alumni chapter strives to bring UW alumni and friends together to learn, socialize and network in the Portland area. Lunch and Learn The Portland Lunch and Learn is a great opportunity to learn about the
Linkoregon huskies
Husky profile: Joe Boyle, ’03
Purple and gold may seem unique in Oregon, but alumnus Joe Boyle wears them proudly.
LinkAt Length with Steve Scher
At Length with Marc Rotenberg
Rotenberg discusses the balancing privacy and practicality, contemplating the constitution in times of fear and unrest and the "incredibly creepy" picture emerging through violations of data privacy.
At Length with Steve Scher
At Length with Dolores Huerta
Huerta speaks about what inspired her to become an organizer, solidarity with Japanese-Americans in the wake of WWII's internment camps and founding the United Farm Workers Association with Cesar Chavez.
At Length with Stever Scher
At Length with Michael Levitt
Levitt expands on the staggering possibilities for medical advancement brought about by computing power, the surprising link between video games and microbiology and the extraordinary value of being "kind and good."
southern ca huskies
Alum Pete Chiarelli’s ‘terrifying’ move to L.A. leads to screenwriting success
Perhaps most well-known for writing “The Proposal” under the fake name Jennifer Kirby, alumnus Pete Chiarelli, '96, has found success in Los Angeles.
LinkColumns Magazine
Ring leaders
It's a drizzling Monday night in early October and you can hear the UW boxing team long before you can see them: “Who are we? Huskies! What are we? Boxers! What do we do? Knock ’em out!”
Linkpodcast series
At Length with Steve Scher
At Length host Steve Scher speaks with some of the world's leading minds about a variety of topics and issues, ranging from politics, science, art, culture and beyond.
history lecture series
The Great War and the modern world
Online videos now available! Find links below for the entire lecture series. The war that broke out in 1914 was both a global war and a total war. When it was over, it had left few beliefs unshaken. The status...
Linknorthern ca huskies
Science for the people: research funding revolutionized
Meet Denny Luan,’11 and Cindy Wu, ’11, creators of Experiment, a platform for scientists to generate crowd-sourced funding and for the public to give directly to research that matters to them.
LinkSouthern CA Huskies
Southern CA Huskies annual events
The Los Angeles/Orange County chapters strive to bring UW alumni and friends together to learn, socialize and network in the area. Find out what is happening near you!
Linkgraduate school public lectures
Weight & Wellness
As the sophistication of science and medicine advances, our understanding of health and wellness for individuals, families and nations grows beyond the mere measure of waistlines.
columns magazine
Birth of an anthem
As the USS Congress pulled into San Francisco Bay on Nov. 4, 1915, UW football fans onboard held a boisterous rally on the foredeck under purple and gold streamers strung everywhere from the giant steamship’s rigging.
LinkColumns Magazine
The new dawn of dialysis
Jim and Eleanor Church’s bedroom looks like the back room of a shoe store. Stacked against a wall are dozens of brown boxes, holding gallons of dialysis fluid that help remove waste products from Jim’s blood.
Linkdefine alumni
It’s being there: Marcie, ’69, ’76, & Dave, ’68, Stone
“We didn’t have children of our own, so we keep telling people we’ve adopted all 40,000 UW students,” Marcie Stone said.
Linkdefine alumni
It’s being there: Janet Phan
“Time is the most precious gift," said Janet Phan, ’09, ‘13. “Without all of the time and knowledge people have given me, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
LinkSouthern CA Huskies
Husky profile: Gary, ’73 & Susan Duck, ’73
Gary and Susan Duck’s love for the UW with their love for each other. As graduate students, friends arranged a set-up; after a few dates to coffee shops and the cinema on The Ave, they became college sweethearts.
LinkAt Length with Steve Scher
At Length with Olympia Snowe
Former U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe discusses the waning influence of congressional committees, the Affordable Care Act and her role in grooming a new generation of Washington centrists.
Linknorthern ca huskies
Bay Area Huskies annual events
The Bay Area Alumni Chapter strives to bring UW alumni and friends together to learn, socialize and network in the Bay Area. Find out what is happening near you!
Linknorthern ca huskies
Husky profile: Jeff Adams, ’04
JEFF ADAMS, ’04, MBA, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Jeff Adams had a Ph.D. in civil engineering and was working at engineering consultancy, Engeo, when he decided to pursue an MBA at the University of Washington’s Fost
LinkPsychology Lecture series
The psychological science of inequity and inequality
How can advances in the field of psychology contribute to a more just society? These free lectures discuss the latest research on factors affecting quality of life for underrepresented and non-majority individuals.
LinkUWAA Home
Washington Commons
Washington Commons is the University of Washington Alumni Association's gift in thanks for the many years of support from alumni and friends of the university, and in anticipation of many more years to come.
Link2013 DSA recipient
Bryan Pearce, 2013 Distinguished Service Award
Bryan Pearce was a good man. He was a husband and a father, the CEO of the company, a force in both the business of independent and college bookstores, a devoted graduate and supporter of the University of Washington.
Link2014 DAVA recipient
2014 Distinguished Alumni Veteran Richard Layton, ’54, ’58, U.S. Navy
In 1946, Richard H. Layton, M.D. ’54, ’58, was a Second Class Petty Officer headed to Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands on a top-secret mission.
Link2014 ASLD Recipient
Art Levinson, ’72
A rare combination of dedicated laboratory experience and business leadership launched Art Levinson, '72, into the upper echelons of the biotechnology industry.
Linkthe graduate school
Winter 2015 Graduate School Public Lectures
Exploring an array of topics and themes, the Graduate School Public Lectures reimagine the way we tell stories and create art, as well as how we define our communities and our place in the universe.
LinkUWAA Member App
Membership at your fingertips
Not only is it the best way to keep on top of the latest benefits and events, the app has a virtual member card you can use straight from your phone!
LinkUWAA History
1975: Public lectures bring alumni to campus
UW history professor Giovanni Costigan, inaugural recipient of the UWAA’s Distinguished Teaching Award, was a popular figure among students and alumni.
LinkUWAA History
1966: Community begins The Alumni Fund
As the Baby Boom generation became college-aged, the University had to scramble to construct new buildings for housing and classrooms to keep up with demand.
LinkUWAA History
1889: UW Alumni Association is founded
Amid the bustle of Washington's impending statehood, a small group of UW alumni united to support the UW and stay connected to campus and each other.
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New York Huskies Annual Events
Learn, socialize and network with fellow Huskies in the New York City area.
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