About the UWAA
UWAA history
Building a legacy of support
In 2015, the UWAA celebrated 125 years of alumni community. Visit the anniversary homepage to learn about significant UWAA milestones, from the founding through the 1936 quest to send the UW crew team to compete for Olympic gold in Berlin to spearheading efforts to keep college affordable.
UWAA History
1966: Community begins The Alumni Fund
Most radical was the decision to engage in a systematic and continuing program of fundraising.
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UWAA History
1975: Public lectures bring alumni to campus
Giovanni Costigan's lectures were so popular, he came back every year for the next 15 years.
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