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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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PULLING SALMON DNA OUT OF THIN AIR

UW researchers proved that environmental DNA can move between air and water — a breakthrough for tracking endangered and invasive species, and for protecting Pacific Northwest salmon populations.

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Building batteries better

One of the nation’s most respected battery innovators, UW Mechanical Engineering Professor Jie Xiao aims to supercharge the U.S. energy-storage industry.

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UW and the Community

Help shape the UW’s future

We are pleased to share a draft of the UW’s first strategic plan in almost 15 years, and we invite your input to refine and strengthen it. This plan will serve as a comprehensive guide to help us meet new challenges, serve our communities and take advantage of new opportunities.

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UW and the Community

Women shaping a sustainable future

Celebrate Women’s History Month, and explore how women have led and are leading change in sustainability, equity and community impact.

Women’s History Month

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Cherry Blossom Watch

Cherry blossom season is here

At long last, the University of Washington’s signature, 90-year old Yoshino cherry trees that fill the Quad are at peak bloom. Now is a great time to see the trees!

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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