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An earthquake warning in your hand

Rumblings started underground — and phones lit up. For the first time ever in Washington, ShakeAlert sent real-time warnings just seconds before the shaking began.

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#ResearchMakesAmerica

Solutions for a changing world

UW Engineering researchers turn environmental insight into tools for healthier communities: cleaner power, sustainable materials, resilient water, and disaster preparation and recovery.

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#ResearchMakesAmerica

Engineering the Future

Equipped with her doctorate, recent grad Gizem Gökçe-Alpkılıç is using AI-powered tools to create proteins and solve global challenges, like drug-resistant infection.

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#ResearchMakesAmerica

Going beyond

All three UW campuses have received the Carnegie Foundation’s Community Engagement Classification, recognizing the University’s deep and broad collaborations with our communities.

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News & events

Students at New Student Convocation make W hand signs
New Student Convocation

UW welcomes incoming class at New Student Convocation

The University of Washington Class of 2030 was welcomed officially at the University’s 43rd annual New Student Convocation held Sunday morning in Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion.

Event recap

Three people in purple shirts pose for a photo with live mascot Dubs.
Campus Events

Dawg Daze kicks off back-to-school events

Join the annual tradition of welcoming new and returning students to campus. Become a part of the UW community and start building your Husky experience!

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Portrait of Mike Halperin and Jodi Green
Give to the UW

Gates Volunteer Service Award announced

The 2026 GVSA goes to Jodi Green and Mike Halperin, lifelong connectors and learners who champion the UW as a force for good. The award honors individuals whose long-term volunteer efforts of time, service and philanthropy have encouraged others to similarly support the UW.

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Fast Facts

Did you know?

70% of UW seniors graduate with no known debt.

Rankings

The UW is ranked as a top 10 value public college by the Princeton Review 2025.