Cover Story
Bellevue metropolitan

by Hannelore Sudermann
photography by Matt Hagen

Since 1869, Bellevue has morphed from pioneer settlement to Norman-Rockwell small town to burgeoning suburb of Seattle. Now, with the help of a handful of WSU-trained architects, it's high-stepping into its new role as one of Washington's most vital urban centers.

• Crafting a culture: Making Bellevue memorable

Features

Rare bird

by Cherie Winner
photography by Joel Sartore

Audubon himself would have trouble keeping up with this dynamo. Artist, author, and photographer Paul Johnsgard '55 gives us a glimpse into his lifelong obsession with birds.

The man who gave away mountains

by Andrea Vogt
photography by George Bedirian

One of our first graduates spent a lifetime and fortune amassing land for the enjoyment of others.

Establishing a solid foundation

by Andrea Vogt
photography by Rajah Bose

A laboratory and vineyard in Prosser are where your wine is supposed to begin.

Of Dogs, Drugs, and Medical Decisions

When it comes to drugs, not all dogs are created equal.

Getting serious about biodiesel

It's taken 25 years of basic research for work on plant-oil biochemistry to begin to pay off. And there's more work yet to do.

All that glitters

The shimmering nano-alchemy of Lai-Sheng Wang.

Making Decks Safer

Decks are right behind hurricanes and tornadoes in the number of injuries they cause involving wood building components.

Panoramas

Tracking the Cougars