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From 'science fiction' to science reality

Better treatments for cancer and beyond are on the horizon thanks to the philanthropy-powered, AI-enabled work of the UW Institute for Protein Design.

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#ResearchMakesAmerica

Safeguarding the planet

Research at the UW College of the Environment drives solutions that improve quality of life, protect our natural resources and help ensure a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.

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An earthquake warning in your hand

Rumblings started underground — and phones lit up. Developed in a UW-based partnership, the ShakeAlert system sent real-time warnings just seconds before the shaking began.

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3D vision for surgical precision

Researchers from the UW and UW School of Medicine have developed a solution to help surgeons perform safer, more complete and more precise procedures in the sinus and skull.

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Paralympic Games

A scientist on skis

Nicole Zaino, ’23, found adaptive sports while pursuing her Ph.D. Now, this UW alum and world-class Para Nordic skier is heading to the Paralympics.

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Cherry Blossom Watch

Peak bloom predictions are in for UW’s cherry trees

Each spring, large crowds gather on the University of Washington Quad to admire 29 puffy pink cherry trees making their seasonal debut.

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Honors and Awards

Meet the Undergraduate Medalists

From the thousands of undergraduate students at the UW, three are selected each year for the prestigious President’s Medalist Award. Kaytlin Rose Vanderhorst, Carilyn Brandt and Luna Crone-Barón, all Honors students, are the medalists for 2024–25.

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Fast Facts

Rankings

The UW is ranked as a top 10 value public college by the Princeton Review 2025.

Honors & awards

8 uw faculty have won the nobel prize