1+ hour, 56+ min ago  (1781+ words) Roberto Maestas grew up in a small New Mexico town but became a Seattle legend as a UW student and social-justice leader. You can't say that about Beacon Hill's El Centro de la Raza, however. Even though El Centro's campus…...

1+ hour, 56+ min ago  (759+ words) Lawyer leaders from around the world come to the UW's Barer Institute for the tools they need to make a difference back home. Against the backdrop of mountains and forests on Mindoro" island in the Philippines, Jonathan Jo spent a…...

2+ hour, 11+ min ago  (307+ words) It's tough competition to join a team that's making a Mars rover, but President Robert J. Jones is a special exception. There's a registered student organization on campus with an Ivy League admission rate. Each quarter, hundreds of aspiring members reach…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (331+ words) with the same energy they brought to the stage decades ago. With Jack Endino, "80, Student Nurse put out two records'Problematic" and Safety Last." They played everywhere from the all-ages venue Metropolis to small shows at art galleries, before finally disbanding…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (565+ words) In his new memoir, Kim Thayil, '85, reflects on Soundgarden, Seattle's music scene and his journey from UW student to '90s rock icon. Adem Tepedelen, who used to write for The Rocket, thought my story might be interesting. I balked at first,…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (299+ words) Loren Carpenter's genius as a pioneer in computer graphics gave the world the dazzling world of classic Pixar movies we love. In 1980, he gave a presentation at a major conference that showed how his software could generate landscapes. In addition…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (334+ words) Moy helps seniors and adults with disabilities through Northwest Neighbors Network, expanding the organization and building relationships along the way. By UW Magazine Staff | June 15, 2026 Retirement for Sandy Moy was never about slowing down. But it took her a few…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (349+ words) Using fabric, oil paint, glycerin and wax, Mackender explores the way humans and animals share the experience of grief. Victoria Mackender, '26, stands near an assortment of paintbrushes, ready to create art that behaves like time'fleeting, blurred, ghostly. Using layers of…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (906+ words) As Seattle welcomes global visitors for the FIFA 2026 Men's World Cup, these alumni-owned businesses shine a welcoming light. The World Cup is coming to Seattle! Which means millions of eyeballs will be on the Emerald City. UW alumni-owned businesses throughout…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (1222+ words) Students are proving that a UW degree is not financially out of reach. Hers isn't the traditional version of college: four uncomplicated years of self-discovery, classes, friends and football games. It's something more considered and more affordable. Through a patchwork…...