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From student journeys to global impact — stories about the people and programs that make the UW a force for good.

Biochemist David Baker receives Nobel Prize

Research
A photograph of David Baker in his lab at the University of Washington
Baker was awarded the 2024 prize for groundbreaking work in protein design.

Smart attack

Alumni
UW physician-scientist Jake Sunshine wants your watch to save your life. See how he’s making it happen.

Feedback loop

Education
Middle schoolers in central Washington benefit from a science mentorship and college pathway program created by Husky alums.

The power of access

Scholarship
In his own words, first-generation student Alexander Vicuña Perez talks about his journey from a Shell gas station to the UW, and how he’s making the most of his Husky experience.

An app(etite) for shared meals

Community
A group of UW students smiles and poses for the camera with a table of food and drinks
Undergrad-created app and club Eat Together connects UW students through mutual interests and the glory of food.

From classroom to cutting-edge

Student Experience
Person wearing glasses with Huskies sweatshirt
Meet UW undergrad Samir Faruq, who’s getting hands-on research experience at the Institute for Protein Design to prepare for a career in medicine.

UW alum awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine

Alumni
University of Washington alum Mary Brunkow has received the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries that transformed our understanding of the immune system.

10 wag-worthy facts about Dubs

School Spirit
Dog on a football field
Since his 2018 debut, UW live mascot Dubs has been winning the hearts of Huskies everywhere (even the cat lovers). Here are 10 things to know about the handsome 7-year-old pooch — and all-around best boy.

8 UW hidden gems

Discovery & Explorations
Think you know campus well? Make sure you’ve visited these beautiful (and unexpected) locales.

Building for community

Community
Tim Lehman stands outside the Daybreak Star center with his hands in his pockets and smiling
Meet the double Dawg who’s also Seattle’s first Indigenous planning strategist, and the first to hold that role in any major American city.

Saving real lives with artificial intelligence

Artificial Intelligence
David Baker and scientists in a group lab shot
Better treatments for cancer, autoimmune diseases, viruses and more are now possible thanks to AI-powered work from the UW scientists at the Institute for Protein Design.

Pit stop

Community
UW Formula Motorsports team posing in front of Suzzallo
Meet the student group behind the wheel — and build — of an award-winning race car.

From combat to campus

Alumni
Read the inspiring stories of three University of Washington graduates who transitioned from military service to academic success, including their journeys of finding purpose and leadership roles on campus.

Third-grade dreamer to UW Tacoma graduate

Student Experience
Naomi Duncan collage
Noemi Duncan’s lifelong dream of teaching becomes reality.