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Husky 100

The Husky 100 recognizes 100 undergraduate and graduate students who are making the most of their time at the UW.

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#UWinnovates

Decades of UW engineering impact

A look at 26 groundbreaking inventions and discoveries from UW engineers and computer scientists — transforming how we live, work and connect.

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HELPING COMMUNITIES BECOME DISASTER-RESILIENT

Floods, landslides, volcanoes, earthquakes and wildfires threaten the Northwest. UW experts collaborate with community organizations to create lifesaving solutions.

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Decoding the universe

UW astronomy undergrads use cutting-edge coding skills to help scientists make the most of discoveries from a revolutionary new telescope.

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UW & the World Cup

Explore the stories, events and ideas connecting the UW to the World Cup

The UW is proud to be a Host City Supporter as Seattle welcomes the world to the World Cup, spotlighting soccer in service of community. From research and innovation to community events and campus celebrations, the UW is bringing the energy of the World Cup to life.

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Honors and Awards

Announcing the 2026 Awards of Excellence recipients

The annual awards honor outstanding alumni, faculty, staff, students and retirees for their contributions to the University community. The awardees will be honored at a ceremony on Thursday, June 11.

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Graduation

Nobel Prize winner to address graduates at commencement

Graduates at the University of Washington’s 151st Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium, will hear from Mary E. Brunkow, Class of ’83, who shared the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

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Fast Facts

Did you know?

70% of UW seniors graduate with no known debt.

Rankings

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