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Becoming a public scientist

UW assistant professor and immunology innovator Elizabeth Wayne pairs rigorous research with accessible outreach — bringing her bioengineering work to the people it’s meant to serve.

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Smart tech to fight hunger

An app made by UW researchers and backed by the National Science Foundation tracks “little free pantries” across the region — helping communities more effectively feed those in need.

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An earthquake warning in your hand

Rumblings started underground — and phones lit up. For the first time ever in Washington, ShakeAlert sent real-time warnings just seconds before the shaking began.

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Beyond trauma

UW Medicine’s Harborview Medical Center is renowned for emergency care — and also delivers exceptional elective surgery expertise.

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Husky Football

Rivalry returns to Montlake

The Huskies bring a No. 17 preseason ranking and four straight home-opening wins into the Boeing Apple Cup against Washington State.

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Cheer leaders perform for the crowd in front of the Dawg Walk purple arch at Husky Stadium
Husky Football

New season, new stadium experience 

From a revamped team entrance to new food, faster wayfinding and a fresh playing surface, see everything that’s changing at Husky Stadium for 2026.

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Research Highlights

Research roundup: Bird bandits, anxious hearts and fussy plasma

This month’s UW research roundup spans nectar-thieving birds, emotional attachment to AI chatbots, the hidden cost of nursing marine mammals, laser-stabilized fusion plasma and a record-breaking new magnet.

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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.