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

It’s easy being green

Environment
A group of volunteers harvesting produce
The UW Farm produces fresh certified-organic produce for campus dining, the UW Food Pantry and the community at three on-campus growing sites.

Giving trees

Environment
Student cutting wood in a shop with protective gear
In an innovative partnership between UW Facilities and the College of Built Environments, furniture-design students can create projects using reclaimed wood from campus.

Fish and sticks

Environment
Student holding drum with band
Meet Ryan Shapero, the UW marine biology student who tosses salmon at Pike Place Market and keeps the beat on the Husky Marching Band drumline.

Turning the tide

Environment
Chris Mantegna in front of the Puget Sound
Chris Mantegna, ’21, is studying how pollutants affect shellfish in our food web — and training a new generation of marine scientists.

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.

Decoding the universe

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

10 things to know about the University of Washington as we join the Big Ten

Athletics
A photograph of fans cheering on the Dawgs by doing the Wave
The University of Washington officially joined the Big Ten Conference on Aug. 2, and we’re excited to introduce ourselves to fans across the nation.

Inspiring paths of three University of Washington graduates

Alumni
Rainier in the background of a water fountain
Perspectives from UW Tacoma, Seattle and Bothell

Energized for change

Climate Change
miguel in Harris Hydro Lab
After seeing the devastation of hurricanes in Puerto Rico, grad student Miguel González-Montijo is working on clean energy innovations for the future.

Hometown health care

Healthcare
Raised on a dairy farm in Idaho, Wyatt Bowles is harnessing unique UW programs to learn rural medicine and become a hometown doctor.

Journey of the spirit

Culture
Tribal members arrive in their colorful canoe holding paddles
In its inaugural paddle, the UW Shell House Canoe Family joined the annual Tribal Canoe Journey, where tribal and First Nations communities reconnect and celebrate their shared heritage.

Achieving liftoff: From incarceration to graduation

Student Experience
Breaking a cycle of addiction, homelessness and prison, Raymond Haug transformed his life and found a calling in mechanical engineering.