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For more than five decades, Ed Lazowska has shaped generations of computer scientists at the University of Washington. Over the course of his career, he helped make the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering a global leader.

His lasting influence is being recognized with the UWAA's Distinguished Teaching Legacy Award.

We'd love to read your memories of Prof. Lazowska in the comments!

Computer science professor emeritus Ed Lazowska receives 2026 UW Distinguished Teaching Legacy Award For more than five decades, Ed Lazowska has shaped generations of computer scientists at the University of Washington.

Supporting students, enjoying the water, celebrating the latest grads — It's been a busy couple of months at the UWAA!

It's a big week for soccer fans! As Seattle welcomes global visitors for the SeattleFWC26, these University of Washington alumni-owned businesses shine a welcoming light. reports at the link in our bio.

Pictured here: Bale Breaker Brewing Company, Life on Mars Seattle and Novelty Hill - Januik Winery

It's a big week for soccer fans! As Seattle welcomes global visitors for , these University of Washington alumni-owned businesses shine a welcoming light. reports!

Alumni-owned businesses shine with SEA Beacons celebrating the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup As Seattle welcomes global visitors for the FIFA 2026 Men's World Cup, these alumni-owned businesses shine a welcoming light.

It is absolutely our proudest time of year! Huge congratulations to all the new grads at the University of Washington, University of Washington Tacoma and University of Washington Bothell. We are delighted to welcome you to the alumni community.
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It's been a big year for Nobel laureate, 2026 Commencement speaker and now Alumna Summa Laude Dignata Mary Brunkow, '86!

The molecular biologist and immunologist shared her journey from Seattle to Stockholm with . Read on!

The unconventional journey of Nobel laureate and Alumna Summa Laude Dignata Mary Brunkow From fruit flies to the UW to the Nobel stage in Stockholm, Mary Brunkow followed her curiosity wherever it led.

Congratulations to the ! We’re celebrating all the hard work of this year’s graduating class with our annual Grad-B-Q presented by gohuskymobile at Sylvan Grove. We even have the very bestest boy helping out tonight.

Spokane-area Huskies! Come celebrate local incoming students at Welcome to Washington on Wed. June 17. This annual Purple and Gold gathering includes a chance to meet the newest UW faculty members and hear from campus leaders — including UW President Robert J. Jones. RSVP to this free event at the link in our comments!

Even the University of Washington has FIFA World Cup fever! Last summer, the UW's well-worn soccer field began its transformation into a world-class training facility. Visiting international teams will be able to practice at the UW, then head downtown to compete at Lumen Field. reports on this and the many other ways that Huskies are helping welcome the world to Seattle.

The UW welcomes FIFA players to a newly renovated training facility for the 2026 World Cup In the summer of 2025, crews transformed the UW's well-worn soccer field into a world-class training facility for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup.