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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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SAFER STREETS

The highway between Union Gap and Toppenish is one of the state’s most dangerous stretches of road — but now a UW-created sensor is making it safer.

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News & Events

Seven 91ÄÛ²ÝÂ鶹students and recent alumni were selected for Fulbright exchange awards. Top row: Emily Bassett, Thomas Key, Vincent Da, Elana Skeers. Bottom row: Sabrina Prestes Oliveira, Jack Regala and Annabella Lee.91ÄÛ²ÝÂ鶹
Honors and Awards

7 91ÄÛ²ÝÂ鶹students receive Fulbright scholarships

The seven were awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year, joining about 2,000 students and recent graduates from around the country to pursue graduate study, conduct research and teach English abroad.

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.

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Honors & awards

8 uw faculty have won the nobel prize

Undergrad research

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