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 is ranked fourth in the nation in the Sierra Club’s fourth annual comprehensive guide to the most eco-enlightened universities.
The UW Foster School of Business is the nation’s No. 26 business school, according to the latest edition of U.S. News & World Report. These rankings are based on two types of data: expert opinions about program quality and statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school’s faculty, research, and students.
In 2009, the NCAA announced that UW student-athletes earned a Graduation Success Rate of 84 percent compared to a 79 percent average for all Division I institutions. The UW’s rate is the second-highest among Pacific-10 Conference institutions and is the second-highest among Division I public universities on the West Coast.
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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