Featured Stories
A Student’s Lens on the UW Converge Experience
UW Tacoma student Abdi Farah, ’26, traveled to Tokyo where he joined the international Husky community for UW Converge. He documented his experience and what current students can gain from being a part of UW Converge through his travel vlog.
For the Global Good
From Uganda and Kenya to the Philippines, Barer Fellows bring global experience to UW Law and take new tools home to advance justice, human rights and good governance. Meet Victoria Katamba, ’25, and other lawyer-leaders putting their UW education to work worldwide.
UW Ranks Among the World’s Best
The University of Washington ranks No. 12 in the world and No. 3 among U.S. public universities in the latest U.S. News global rankings, with six UW subject areas placing in the global top 10.
Upcoming Events & Programs
UW Converge Taipei
March 19–21, 2027
UW Converge is bringing the Huskies to Taipei. Save the date and join alumni, UW leaders and friends from around the world. Consider becoming a sponsor and proudly displaying your brand to our global community.
Be a Student Again in Rome!
Dec. 6–12 and 13–19, 2026
It’s never too late to study abroad. The UW Rome Center’s Scholars Abroad program is open to all adult learners; no prior affiliation with the University is required.
Design Your Next Chapter
Begins Sept. 26, 2026
Ready for a career change? The UW Alumni Career Design Program is a four-week online experience that helps you explore new possibilities, build a flexible plan and take your next step with confidence. Early bird pricing through Sept. 5.
Big Ideas, Wherever You Are
October 2026–May 2027
The UW Public Lectures series returns with a new season exploring AI, immigration, climate, global justice, politics and more. Huskies around the world can join many of the conversations by livestream, with events running from October through May.
Alumni Spotlight
Out & About
From gatherings and celebrations to shared adventures, see how Huskies around the world have been connecting, exploring and showing their Purple Pride this summer.
A Founder’s Global Journey
Drawing on experiences in Korea, China and the U.S., Caleb Park built a platform connecting international travelers with health and beauty services in Korea. He shares how his UW experience shaped his path as a founder, and why he signed the Innovators’ Pledge, a commitment to give back when the time is right.
A Taste for Tours
A love of food, travel and culture turned into a career for Annie Sim, ’07. She now leads culinary journeys from Japan to Italy and Portugal to Peru.
UW Lab to Nobel
An unconventional path took Mary Brunkow, ’83, from UW labs to genetics research that earned a Nobel Prize and changed immunology.
The Global AI Race
As nations compete for AI leadership, Alvin Wang Graylin, ’93, joins experts to explore how the race could reshape global power.
An Untold Story
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Evelyn Iritani, ’78, uncovers the little-known wartime exchange of American and Japanese civilians.
Campus Connections
When the World Came to Washington
This summer, the UW welcomed the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosting international teams at a newly renovated training facility and bringing Huskies into the action through research, events, partnerships and more.
New Dean With Global Perspective
Daryl Maeda joins the UW as the new dean of the UW College of Arts & Sciences, bringing deep expertise in Asian American studies. His scholarship includes a cultural history of Bruce Lee, the martial arts icon and former UW student.
Husky Fulbrights Around the World
Fifteen Huskies earned Fulbright awards for 2026–27, with seven students and recent alumni studying, researching and teaching abroad and eight UW faculty and staff projects across Europe, Asia, Australia and Latin America.
Strengthening Ties With Japan
UW leaders traveled to Japan to deepen partnerships in research, innovation and student exchange with leading universities.
Bubble Tea-Inspired Treatment
UW researchers are taking inspiration from bubble tea to develop a potential new treatment for chronic kidney disease using tiny hydrogel beads.
Sports Diplomacy in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, UW’s Danny Hoffman joined athletes Venise Chan and Oliver Xu to explore how sport can build bridges across cultures.
Advancing Global Learning
Drawing on her journey from China to the UW, Wei Zuo, ’15, is helping faculty create more inclusive courses that build students’ global competence.
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