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#ResearchMakesAmerica

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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#HuskyExperience

‘FISH IS A LIVELIHOOD’

UW grad student George Darkwah and team, working with Tribal partners, created a satellite-based tool to help protect the salmon runs crucial to Native communities, the ecosystem and the economy.

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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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UW alum awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine

University of Washington alum Mary Brunkow has received the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries that transformed our understanding of the immune system.

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#WDay

Today is W Day — Show your Purple Pride!

Join fellow Dawgs worldwide in a celebration of all things Husky. Tune in to UW social media for ways to engage and share your purplest pics on your own socials using #WDay.

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News & events

Husky Stadium
Homecoming

A night of Husky pride and tradition

Cheer on the Dawgs and honor Husky Hall of Fame greats as UW battles Rutgers under the lights tonight at Husky Stadium. Kickoff is at 6 p.m.

Gameday Central

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President's Inaugural Address

RSVP for President Jones’ inaugural address

UW President Robert J. Jones will share his vision for advancing the UW’s public mission. Join us on Wed. Oct. 15, from 2-3 p.m. for this joyful celebration, featuring live performances, stories and voices from across the UW.

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Campus Events

Get tickets for UW Family Weekend

Join your Husky for two fun-filled days on campus at our annual UW Family Weekend, presented by UW Parent & Family Programs. Check out the full schedule of events. Purchase your tickets today.

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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.