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Research Makes America

UW research makes America healthier, safer and more prosperous. But those gains are now at risk.

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SAFER STREETS

The highway between Union Gap and Toppenish is one of the state’s most dangerous stretches of road — but now a UW-created sensor is making it safer.

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Research for Washington and the World

Discoveries at the UW College of the Environment help to better manage ecosystems and natural resources to create a healthier, more resilient society and planet.

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Killing cancer cells, precisely

Cancer treatment often comes with severe side effects. Two UW researchers are designing targeted therapeutics that can both treat cancer and restore healthy tissue.

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Campus Events

ArtSci Roundup: Summer 2025

From campus to wherever you call home, we welcome you to learn from and connect with the UW community through public events spanning the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.

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Seven UW students and recent alumni were selected for Fulbright exchange awards. Top row: Emily Bassett, Thomas Key, Vincent Da, Elana Skeers. Bottom row: Sabrina Prestes Oliveira, Jack Regala and Annabella Lee.University of Washington
Honors and Awards

7 UW students receive Fulbright scholarships

The students were awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year, joining about 2,000 students and recent graduates from around the country to pursue graduate study, conduct research and teach English abroad.

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Rankings

UW is among best universities in new global ranking

The University of Washington is No. 8 on the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Global Universities rankings. The UW maintained its No. 2 ranking among U.S. public institutions.

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Honors & awards

8 uw faculty have won the nobel prize

Undergrad research

8000+ undergraduate students participate in at least one quarter of research.