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Serving in science

From the Navy to the UW, Kristin Bennett’s journey has sparked innovations in studying brain injury — and making education accessible.

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ENGINEERING A BETTER FUTURE

From climate instability to global health and beyond, today’s challenges need solutions. UW engineering research is building a safer, healthier future — but those gains are at risk.

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Saving real lives with AI

Better treatments for cancer, autoimmune diseases, viruses and more are now possible thanks to AI-powered work from the UW’s Institute for Protein Design.

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#YouW

Welcome Home, Huskies!

New year. New classes. New adventures. As the UW community kicks off fall quarter together, cheer on your fellow Huskies and get excited for what’s possible in the year ahead!

Welcome week events President’s Message

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Questioning the AI answer

Undergraduate researcher Andre Ye, ’25, blends computer science, philosophy and design to create more ethical AI systems — and explore what it means to be human.

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News & events

Portraits of Denise Stiffarm and Dow Constantine
Board of Regents

Denise Stiffarm and Dow Constantine appointed to the UW Board of Regents

Governor Bob Ferguson announced the appointment of Dow Constantine and Denise Stiffarm to the University of Washington Board of Regents. “Dow and Denise will bring deep backgrounds and expertise in public service to the University of Washington Board of Regents,” Governor Ferguson said.

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Landscape shot of Suzzallo Library and the Broken Obelisk sculpture on Red Square
Arts & Sciences

Transformative gift promotes interdisciplinary teaching and research

The Katherine and John Simpson Endowed Deanship in the College of Arts & Sciences solidifies the importance and vitality of the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences. “This generous gift from the Simpson family comes at a pivotal moment for the University of Washington and for the College of Arts & Sciences,” said UW President Robert J. Jones.

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Awards of Excellence
Honors and Awards

2026 Awards of Excellence nominations now open

For more than 50 years, the UW Awards of Excellence have celebrated outstanding faculty and academic personnel, staff, students and alumni whose achievements exemplify the University’s mission. View the complete list of awards and recognize someone you know by making a nomination.

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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.