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ENGINEERING A BETTER FUTURE

From climate instability to global health and beyond, today’s challenges need solutions. UW engineering research is building a safer, healthier future — but those gains are at risk.

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Saving real lives with AI

Better treatments for cancer, autoimmune diseases, viruses and more are now possible thanks to AI-powered work from the UW’s Institute for Protein Design.

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#HuskyExperience

‘FISH IS A LIVELIHOOD’

UW grad student George Darkwah and team, working with Tribal partners, created a satellite-based tool to help protect the salmon runs crucial to Native communities, the ecosystem and the economy.

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Questioning the AI answer

Undergraduate researcher Andre Ye, ’25, blends computer science, philosophy and design to create more ethical AI systems — and explore what it means to be human.

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UW alum awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine

University of Washington alum Mary Brunkow has received the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries that transformed our understanding of the immune system.

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President's Inaugural Address

RSVP for President Jones’ inaugural address

UW President Robert J. Jones will share his vision for advancing the UW’s public mission. Join us on Wed. Oct. 15, from 2-3 p.m. for this joyful celebration, featuring live performances, stories and voices from across the UW.

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Campus Events

Get tickets for UW Family Weekend

Join your Husky for two fun-filled days on campus at our annual UW Family Weekend, presented by UW Parent & Family Programs. Check out the full schedule of events. Tickets are available for purchase through Monday, Oct. 13.

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W Day

W Day is this Friday — and we want to see your Purple Pride!

Join our celebration of Purple Pride! Tune in to UW socials on Friday October 10th, and share your purplest pics using #WDay. Find the best of these stellar snaps on our website!

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Fast Facts

Honors & awards

8 uw faculty have won the nobel prize

Undergrad research

8000+ undergraduate students participate in at least one quarter of research.