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From student journeys to global impact — stories about the people and programs that make the UW a force for good.

Biochemist David Baker receives Nobel Prize

Research
A photograph of David Baker in his lab at the University of Washington
Baker was awarded the 2024 prize for groundbreaking work in protein design.

Healing from the outside in

Diversity Equity & Inclusion
Woman wearing graduate cap and gown in front of stairs
Graduating UW Tacoma senior Kailey Lawless is helping others use education to start over — just like she did.

Leading from love

Academics
Rainier in the background of a water fountain
Meet the rower, transfer student and graduating senior championing environmental sustainability and Indigenous knowledge.

The UW’s VIP (Very Involved President)

Robert J. Jones joined the University of Washington last summer. Watch this “Rushmore”-inspired peek into all he’s explored since.

Fashion forward

Student in colorful red and orange dress with flowers in her hair.
Need some sartorial inspiration? Look no further than MESH, a student-run organization making fashion and design available to the UW and beyond.

Charting a new course

Diversity Equity & Inclusion
Students sit on the grass in a circle with mountains in the background
In a unique partnership bridging the Pacific, Visiting Astronomy Professor Brittany Kamai introduces students to the secrets of the universe through the “rocket ships of our ancestors.”

Community-building at its peak

Community
Rainier in the background of a water fountain
This Husky club inspires students and professors to climb over traditional classroom barriers.

12 remarkable UW works of art

Arts
Four murals on wall showing underwater scenes
Explore noteworthy artworks across the UW campus in Seattle that capture the University’s spirit, cultures, location and history.

A scientist on skis

Alumni
Aeriel view of a woman skiing
She found adaptive sports while pursuing her Ph.D. Now, this UW alum and world-class Para Nordic skier is heading to the Paralympics.

Finding the right path

Person wearing glasses and striped shirt in greenhouse
Recently graduated transfer student Gabriel Landau, ’25, found his stride with UW outreach services and research.

The UW’s Olympic Curler Luc Violette

University of Washington graduate Luc Violette balances engineering and elite competition on curling’s biggest stage.

Going for gold

Alumni
Outdoor picture of Ana Gibson giving thumbs on the ski slopes
Skimo (or ski mountaineering) makes its debut at the Winter Olympics this month — with a Husky track & field alum representing Team USA.

Smart attack

Alumni
UW physician-scientist Jake Sunshine wants your watch to save your life. See how he’s making it happen.

Feedback loop

Education
Middle schoolers in central Washington benefit from a science mentorship and college pathway program created by UW students.