UW stories
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
Baker was awarded the 2024 prize for groundbreaking work in protein design.
Career kickoff
From a 14th floor balcony near the stadium, recent UW Bothell graduate Nikki Susanto caught World Cup fever — and gained valuable media career experience in the process.
A UW family legacy
Thirty years after his parents studied computer science at the UW, Andrew Shaw is carrying that legacy forward through research focused on justice, public service and responsible technology.
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At the University of Washington, we’re proud to conduct more federally sponsored research on behalf of the American people than nearly any other public university — changing lives and boosting the nation’s global competitiveness.
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