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Free people read freely

‘Warrior librarian,’ UW iSchool alum and now faculty member Tracie D. Hall tells people not to be quiet but to speak up — against censorship and for democracy.

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Energized for change

After seeing the devastation of hurricanes in Puerto Rico, grad student Miguel González-Montijo is working on clean energy innovations for the future.

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WELCOME, ROBERT J. JONES

The Board of Regents has selected the accomplished leader and scholar as the UW’s 34th president. Jones will take office Aug. 1.

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#UWdiscovers

The Quantum Quest

Quantum science tackles problems of mind-boggling complexity. UW faculty and students are playing a key role in quantum research — with cutting-edge science, creativity and collaboration.

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News & Events

Portrait of Ernest Balezi
Honors and Awards

Paying it forward: Q&A with Ernest Balezi

In honor of Black History Month, the University of Washington and the UW Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity proudly recognize Ernest Balezi, ’25, majoring in public health–global health with a minor in bioethics.

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University Faculty Lecture

A spotlight on rumors: Illuminating how influence and improvisation shape online conversations

Join UW Professor Kate Starbird for a discussion about her work understanding online rumors, misinformation and disinformation.

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Campus Events

Explore February Arts Roundup highlights

Browse over 30 February events at the UW spanning social justice lectures, AI discussions, classical performances and global political analyses.

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Fast Facts

Honors & awards

8 uw faculty have won the nobel prize

Undergrad research

8000+ undergraduate students participate in at least one quarter of research.

Rankings

The UW was named the most innovative public university in the world by Reuters in 2019.