UW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Husky for Life!
Join today as a life member before rates change on Nov. 2
Bringing Huskies together
The UW Alumni Association brings together alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends of the University of Washington. We offer a wide range of programs, events, and services—many of them free or low-cost and open to all—thanks to the support of over 60,000 proud members.
Upcoming Events
Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash
Sun. Oct. 18, 2026
9 a.m.
SOLD OUT! Join the pack for this classic campus fun run — and support student scholarships.
Member Reception and Lecture: An Evening with Michael Bennett
Wed. Oct. 21, 2026
6:15 p.m. Reception | 7:30 p.m. Lecture
UWAA members are invited to mix and mingle with former Seahawk Michael Bennett before he takes the stage to talk about his post-NFL life as a designer.
Washington Warm Up at Nebraska
Sat. Oct. 31, 2026
Three hours before kickoff
The Huskies are making their first trip to Lincoln in 15 years to take on the Cornhuskers. Bring your Purple Pride to the “Sea of Red” and let your voice be heard!
Featured programs and services
Travel With Us
Curiosity doesn’t end with your degree. Embark on an adventure across the globe with UW Alumni Tours. Open to all alumni and friends, these enriching experiences invite you to build meaningful connections while exploring popular and lesser known destinations.
News & Stories
Explore UW’s impact at home and across the globe in UW Magazine and Viewpoint, UWAA’s publications for the University of Washington.
Mysterious fish
At the UW’s Friday Harbor Labs, scientists have their eyes opened wide by the armored and obscure life deep in the ocean.
Take a peek at life under the sea.
A line gone dead
Say goodbye to a relic of our analog past as the UW unplugs its final pay phone.
Remember pay phones? Today’s UW students may never see one. Take a stroll down memory lane with archival photos of some of our favorite antiquated technology.
House-burping
A UW professor weighs in: Does lüften, or house-burping, improve indoor air quality?
Professor Dan Jaffe, whose work in atmospheric sciences has been featured in NPR and The New York Times, shares tips on improving indoor air quality.
Home, sweet home
UW Facilities is hard at work renovating an older dorm to accommodate 800 student beds, as well as a health and wellness center. Replacing the vintage 1960s original North Campus dorm Haggett Hall will bring students a new way of life.
It’s fun to be a member!
Members not only support the UW and its communities, they get great benefits at dozens of UW affiliated businesses. Many are available online.
Featured Benefits
Borrowers Card for UW Libraries
UWAA members enjoy borrowing and select entry privileges across the UW Libraries system, including at UW Bothell and Tacoma!
Spark60
UWAA members get free access to live events with inspiring business authors. (A $399 value!)
adidas Employee Store
Shop exclusive pricing at the adidas Employee Store at select times. Check back for the next round of access dates!