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MAP Makers

UW Professors Thaddeus Spratlen and Lois Price Spratlen were powerful advocates for equity — as mentors, philanthropists and leaders of the Multicultural Alumni Partnership.

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A CULTURE OF
COMMUNITY HEALTH

Joyce E. Tapley, ’88, ’90, leads at the intersections of health care, policy and equity, finding creative and systemic ways to address racial disparities and make care accessible.

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‘TO TELL THE TRUTH IS THE BRAVEST ACT’

As head of directing and playwriting at the UW School of Drama, Professor Valerie Curtis-Newton, M.F.A. ’96, unmasks uncomfortable truths and teaches students and audiences to be brave.

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The voice of
Yakima Valley

In “Feminista Frequencies,” Monica De La Torre, ’16, tells of Radio Cadena, which created community for Mexican migrant families and empowered Chicana women as activists and leaders.

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News & Events

Beach rocks mixed with trash
Environment

Beach trash accumulates in predictable patterns on Washington and Oregon shores

A study by the University of Washington analyzed 843 beach surveys and found that certain beaches, and certain areas of a single beach, are “sticky zones” that accumulate litter.

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Fiber optic cables plug into a receiver
Research

New UW Photonic Sensing Facility will use fiber-optic cables for seismic sensing, glaciology and more

The fiber-optic cables that travel underground, along the seafloor and into our homes have potential besides transmitting videos, emails and tweets. A UW pilot project is exploring the use of fiber-optic sensing for seismology, glaciology and even urban monitoring.

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People wearing face masks walk outdoors on campus
Coronavirus

Safely gathering for summer quarter classes and experiences

Summer quarter classes, experiences and services are being offered largely in person as we continue to stay vigilant to the continued presence of COVID-19. The University strongly recommends wearing a high-quality mask, due to higher case rates in the region.

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Fast Facts

For Washington

All 39 counties in Washington state are represented by students at the UW.

Did you know?

There are nearly 300 specialized research centers at the UW.