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Husky 100

The Husky 100 recognizes 100 undergraduate and graduate students who are making the most of their time at the UW.

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#UWinnovates

Decades of UW engineering impact

A look at 26 groundbreaking inventions and discoveries from UW engineers and computer scientists — transforming how we live, work and connect.

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#UWinnovates

HELPING COMMUNITIES BECOME DISASTER-RESILIENT

Floods, landslides, volcanoes, earthquakes and wildfires threaten the Northwest. UW experts collaborate with community organizations to create lifesaving solutions.

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#ThisIsUW

Community-building at its peak

This Husky club inspires UW students and professors to climb over traditional classroom barriers.

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#UWinnovates

Decoding the universe

UW astronomy undergrads use cutting-edge coding skills to help scientists make the most of discoveries from a revolutionary new telescope.

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Be Boundless

News & events

Researchers looks at bean plants in a field.
Research Highlights

Bean plant defense, rapid river migration, tiny tensegrities and more

This month’s research roundup spans the microscopic and the planetary — uncovering how bean plants recruit allies against pests, why Himalayan rivers are shifting faster than ever, and how tiny structures could yield tomorrow’s strongest materials.

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Portrait of Daryl Maeda
Arts & Sciences

Daryl Maeda selected as dean of the UW College of Arts & Sciences

Maeda has previously served as the dean of the University of Colorado Boulder College of Arts and Sciences where he also was a professor of ethnic studies.

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UW & the World Cup

Explore the stories, events and ideas connecting the UW to the World Cup

The UW is proud to be a Host City Supporter as Seattle welcomes the world to the World Cup, spotlighting soccer in service of community. From research and innovation to community events and campus celebrations, the UW is bringing the energy of the World Cup to life.

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Fast Facts

Did you know?

70% of UW seniors graduate with no known debt.

Rankings

The UW is ranked as a top 10 value public college by the Princeton Review 2025.