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Turning the tide

Chris Mantegna, ’21, is studying how pollutants affect shellfish in our food web — and training a new generation of marine scientists.

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Biochemist David Baker receives Nobel Prize

David Baker, professor of biochemistry at the UW School of Medicine and director of the Institute for Protein Design, has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for computational protein design.

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Coming home

Therapist Nocona Abrams (B.A. ’19, M.S.W. ’23) returned to Washington’s Yakima Valley to improve mental health care for her community.

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Decoding the
universe

UW astronomy undergrads are using cutting-edge coding skills to help scientists make the most of discoveries from a revolutionary new telescope.

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Be Boundless

News & Events

Portrait of Ahmad Ezzeddine
Leadership

Ahmad Ezzeddine named UW Vice Provost for Global Affairs

“Dr. Ezzeddine brings a rare combination of a broad global engagement perspective and a deep understanding of the landscape of higher education that will catalyze our own strategies to the benefit of the entire UW community,” said Provost Tricia Serio. “I’m thrilled to welcome him to UW.”

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Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl
Husky Football

Huskies are bowl-bound

Capping a big — and BIG TEN — year, the Huskies are headed for the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl! Join fellow fans in cheering on our favorite Dawgs against Louisville in El Paso, TX on December 31.

Bowl Central

David Baker receiving the award during a ceremony.
Honors and Awards

UW professor among Nobel laureates honored in Stockholm

David Baker, professor of biochemistry at the UW School of Medicine in Seattle, received the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Nobel Week wove stately traditions with imaginative recognitions.

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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.

Rankings

The UW was named the most innovative public university in the world by Reuters in 2019.