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Browse stories of the people, places and programs that drive the University of Washington to work for a world of good.

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Picturing hope

With a deep background in special education, UW graduate Ariane Gauvreau works to make the future brighter for children with special needs — and their families.

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Printing possibilities

Through 3-D printing, UW Bothell’s Ivan Owen is increasing access to prosthetics for children around the world with missing fingers — and inspiring the next generation of innovators along the way.

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Where the music matters

Pressing play on his iSchool education, KEXP librarian Dylan Flesch, ’08, ’14, is combining his love for music and information science to preserve decades of Seattle history.

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Solving for success

Once a homeless youth with a devastating addiction to drugs and alcohol, Mark Bennett is on his way to earning his bachelor’s in mathematics at the UW — all while giving back to the community that saved him and raising his 9-year-old son.

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News & Events

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Climate Change

UW climate research snapshot

Science is the starting point for all discussions related to and rooted in climate change, and UW experts have been working on significant projects related to climate.

College of the Environment

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Husky Football

Huskies headed to Zaxby’s Heart of Dallas Bowl

UW will make its 36th bowl game appearance Dec. 26, when the Huskies take on Southern Miss. The game will feature the first-ever matchup between the Golden Eagles and the Huskies.

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Arts Roundup

Drama, Modern Music – and CarolFest

December is off to a busy start for the arts on campus with performances from the School of Drama, UW World Series and CarolFest — an annual holiday tradition.

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Fast Facts

At a glance

The UW has three campuses that offer more than 440 degree options across 280 programs

Academic milestones

87% of 467 patent applications filed by the UW in 2014 were contributed by students262 National Science Foundation fellows in 2014