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#PopulationHealth

MAPPING THE FUTURE OF CLIMATE CHANGE

With the UW Climate Impacts Group’s new interactive tool, we can see how climate change is projected to affect any Washington county — up to the year 2100.

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ENGINEERING THE
PERFECT FIT

To improve quality of life for people with below-the-knee amputation, Bioengineering Professor Joan Sanders and team are creating a new type of prosthetic leg: one that adjusts its fit automatically.

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#BeBoundless

SECRETS OF THE STARS

How UW astronomers, the world’s largest survey telescope and a revolutionary new view of space will upend what we thought we knew about the universe.

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#ThisIsUW

CONGRATULATIONS,
UW CLASS OF ’23!

You did it, Husky grads! With your UW diploma in hand, you’re ready to change the world — and we can’t wait to see what you’ll do next. Let’s celebrate your hard work and everyone who helped you get here.

UW Commencement

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News & Events

Graduates in gowns pose for a group photo on the steps of Suzzallo Library
Events

Celebrating the Class of 2023

The University of Washington will host commencement ceremonies beginning Friday when UW Tacoma celebrates at the Tacoma Dome. On Saturday, Husky Stadium will host more than 7,000 graduates, and on Sunday, UW Bothell will host festivities at T-Mobile Park.

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Portrait of Meghna Shankar
Arts & Sciences

Stem and the symphony

Meghna Shankar, graduating with degrees in physics and computer science, found joy and balance by also performing in the UW Symphony Orchestra.

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Rainier Vista
Continuum College

Expanding access to UW in the High School

Since 1981, the UW has partnered with high schools across Washington state to offer official UW courses to interested students. But until now, the option to enroll and receive college credits came at a cost to students and their families.

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Fast Facts

Did you know?

There are nearly 300 specialized research centers at the UW.

Honors & Awards

7 uw faculty have won the nobel prize