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Veteran Seattle Times travel writer Stanton Patty dies at 89
UW journalism and communication alum Stanton H. Patty, who wrote for The Seattle Times for 34 years and traveled the globe writing, has passed away. -
Visualizing the cosmos: UW astronomer Andrew Connolly and the promise of big data
Department of Astronomy Professor Andrew Connolly discusses innovation, big data, and answering the biggest questions of the universe. -
With Their Graduate Degree, A Graduate Medal
Four students who earned graduate degrees this year have been named A&S Graduate Medalists for 2015.
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A Strong Voice for Pacific Islander Students
Anthropology major Alina Aleaga developed curricula that encourage Pacific Islander students to explore their heritage—and the Burke Museum.
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Cutting a Wide Swath with Math and Classics
"Scary-smart" is how one professor describes David Jekel, who majored in math and classics.
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The Fantastic Four
A violist, an economist, a poet, and a mathematician share the College of Arts & Sciences’ highest undergraduate honor, the Dean's Medal.
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The Bearer of Good News
Newly minted UW alum Austin Williams has built What's Good 206 into a go-to website for positive stories.
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Danny Shelton, anthropology major, and first round NFL draft pick
Danny initially came to the UW thinking he wanted to go into law enforcement, but soon turned to anthropology where he realized he could learn about, and stay connected to, his Samoan ancestry. -
A Second Chance at Following a Dream
Disenchanted with his career as an Audi technician, Simon Walker returned to school and discovered a passion for international studies.
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Telling Stories, Opening Minds
Elizabeth Wu's passion for theater led her to direct a play and organize a theater conference—all in her senior year at the UW.
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Washington's Eimi Koga keeps golf in perspective after nearly dying because of it
The sophomore had emergency brain surgery in 2012 after an errant shot struck her. She returned to the game she loves and has helped the Huskies become national contenders.
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Shedding the Blockers
How massive Washington defensive tackle Danny Shelton worked through an unimaginable tragedy and became a top-flight NFL prospect
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Ivan Doig, history alum who chronicled the American West, dies
Ivan Doig, a history department alumnus whose books set in his native Montana made him one of the most respected writers of the American West, has died. He was 75. -
Designer Michael Cepress finds the ‘fab’ in fabric
School of Art adjunct professor Michael Cepress (MFA '06) makes his mark on the Seattle style scene.
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Student wins prestigious Luce Scholarship
Varsha Govindaraju, a senior student majoring in anthropology and law, societies, and justice with minors in human rights and diversity was recently selected as a 2015-16 Luce Scholar.