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Research Makes America

51ÉçÇøresearch makes America healthier, safer and more prosperous. But those gains are now at risk.

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Life goals

With two 51ÉçÇødegrees, 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 51ÉçÇøLibraries 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 51ÉçÇøstudents 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.51ÉçÇø
Honors and Awards

7 51ÉçÇøstudents 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.

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Research

51ÉçÇøhelping 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. 51ÉçÇøfaculty, students and staff have been instrumental in helping reach this important milestone.

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Rankings

51ÉçÇøis among best universities in new global ranking

The 51ÉçÇø is No. 8 on the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Global Universities rankings. The 51ÉçÇømaintained 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.