Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest state-supported institutions of higher education on the West Coast and is one of the preeminent research universities in the world.
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These 1946 "rally girls" are still sparking conversation and Husky pride via the University of Washington's 150th anniversary communications. Read More ›
From the Navy to Nursing
Scholarship support allowed aviation expert Miguel Arteaga to combine his technical skills and passion for helping people.Read More ›
Penguins Forever!
UW biology professor Dee Boersma "fell in love" with Magellanic penguins 28 years ago and decided to make the study of these fascinating birds her life's work. Read more ›
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The UW was named to The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine’s eighth annual list of the top 25 graduate university programs for those who are interested in becoming entrepreneurs. Schools were chosen based on the number of students who launch businesses after they graduate, the number of experienced faculty and the experiences that are available to students outside the classroom.
In 1999, UW Tacoma was honored by both the American Institute of Architects and the National Trust for History Preservation for its work in adapting historic warehouse buildings to create modern campus space.
The UW Bothell MBA program is ranked third in the Pacific Northwest according to Business Week magazine.
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HuskyFest took place on the UW Seattle campus April 19–21, and it was a smashing success! HuskyFest is a festival-style event for UW family and community members, including live music, arts, tours and open houses, kids' activities and special events. Browse through a gallery of photos from this year's event at uw.edu/huskyfest