UW Magazine
ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ Magazine started in 1908 as the Washington Alumnus. Twice in the years since then, the magazine ceased publication entirely—during World War I and in the mid-1930s—only to be revived each time. In 1989, the magazine was redesigned, its circulation expanded and the name changed to Columns. In 2019, the publication rebranded and expanded into .

Behind the scenes
A $21.5 million project gives everyone’s favorite study spot, Suzzallo Library, a solid foundation for the next 100 years.
Nicole McNichols turned her wildly popular psychology class on sexuality into a book
According to McNichols, sexual well-being is an essential part of overall health and can be linked to physical and psychological health benefits.
The Colellas, four Husky siblings, took to swimming like ducks to water
The Colellas just kind of fell into the pool as kids. What a stroke of luck that turned out to be.
A screaming life
In his new memoir, Kim Thayil, ’85, reflects on Soundgarden, Seattle’s music scene and his journey from UW student to ’90s rock icon.
Out of sequence
Mary Brunkow’s unconventional journey from UW student to Nobel laureate was shaped by a love of discovery.
Beyond a shadow of a debt
Students are proving that a UW degree is not financially out of reach.
Sweet treats
The Pastry Project is committed to making pastry education more accessible, and they’re spreading the love with sweet treats
No time to waste
After more than two decades in prison, Benjamin Brockie begins again—as a student, a father and an advocate for education and Indigenous justice.
The plastics around us
Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana offers advice on minimizing exposure to microplastics in our everyday lives.