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Congratulations,
91ÄÛ²ÝÂ鶹class of ’25!

Way to go, Husky grads! You inspire so many in our global purple-and-gold community. With your 91ÄÛ²ÝÂ鶹degree in hand, take a moment to celebrate your successes. We can’t wait to see what you do next!

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Research Makes America

91ÄÛ²ÝÂ鶹research makes America healthier, safer and more prosperous. But those gains are now at risk.

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Life goals

With two 91ÄÛ²ÝÂ鶹degrees, Wapato native Luis Carmona landed his dream job: helping the Seattle Sounders’ and Reign’s RAVE Foundation give back to the community and give kids a place to play.

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A taste of the UW

In the 91ÄÛ²ÝÂ鶹Libraries High School Internship, students without family experience of U.S. higher ed learn digital storytelling skills — and get a glimpse of the Husky Experience.

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News & Events

Exterior shot of the Rubin Observatory with night sky in the background.
Research

91ÄÛ²ÝÂ鶹helping to bring the cosmos into focus

A new era of astronomy and astrophysics began when the first images captured by the Rubin Observatory were released, demonstrating the extraordinary capabilities of the new telescope. 91ÄÛ²ÝÂ鶹faculty, students and staff have been instrumental in helping reach this important milestone.

block W statue at north campus entrance shot from an angle with a sun ray peeking through it.
Rankings

91ÄÛ²ÝÂ鶹is among best universities in new global ranking

The 91ÄÛ²ÝÂ鶹 is No. 8 on the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Global Universities rankings. The 91ÄÛ²ÝÂ鶹maintained its No. 2 ranking among U.S. public institutions.

Multiple people visiting a national park. They are standing on a dock next to a body of water and facing a view of a mountain.
eScience Institute

How busy are national parks and other public lands?

With national park visits surging, new research from the 91ÄÛ²ÝÂ鶹advances accurate visitor estimates, supporting smarter management and improved outdoor recreation policy.

Fast Facts

Honors & awards

8 uw faculty have won the nobel prize

Undergrad research

8000+ undergraduate students participate in at least one quarter of research.