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Celebrate #WDay wherever you are

Huskies light up the world with Purple Pride every year on W Day, our celebration of the University of Washington and all things Husky.

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Calling all Huskies near and far!

Wherever you’re changing the world on Nov. 1, celebrate the UW’s birthday and our inspiring global Husky community. Kick off Homecoming weekend by wearing your favorite purple-and-gold gear — and share your Purple Pride on social media using #WDay.

Learn more about WDay

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UW joins the Big Ten

Athletics
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The University of Washington officially joined the Big Ten Conference on Aug. 2, and we’re excited to introduce ourselves to fans across the nation.

Decoding the universe

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

Biochemist David Baker receives Nobel Prize

Research
David Baker
2024 prize awarded for groundbreaking work in protein design

Achieving liftoff

Student Experience
Ray Haug
Raymond Haug was caught in a cycle of addiction, homelessness and prison. With the help of scholarships and a campus community, he transformed his life and found a calling in mechanical engineering.

College access programs

Student Experience
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How the UW is helping middle and high school students pursue a college degree.

Seattle & UW: creating a new waterfront

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Seattle is reimagining and creating a living urban waterfront — building a healthy future for the city’s people, sea life, culture and economy. The UW has been part of the project from the start.

The code we write today
will decode the universe tomorrow.

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Hometown health care

Raised on a dairy farm in Idaho, Wyatt Bowles is harnessing unique UW programs to learn rural medicine and become a hometown doctor.

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Energized for change

After seeing the devastation of hurricanes in Puerto Rico, grad student Miguel González-Montijo is working on clean energy innovations for the future.

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Coming home

Nocona Abrams returned to the Yakima Valley to revitalize mental health care for her rural tribal community.

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Explore the UW

Plan your visit

Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the world’s leading public research universities. Explore our beautiful 700-acre campus and experience what makes us the leader of the pack — from our world-class medical center and vibrant arts community to our Big Ten athletics and active student life.

Start your UW journey

You’re undaunted by challenges. In fact, you seek them out. You believe that a world of good starts with one person. One step. We believe that too. So what are you waiting for? Start the journey to become a Husky today.

How we serve Washington

The University of Washington is a gateway to limitless possibilities and serves every corner of the state. From Seattle to Spokane, Walla Walla to Bellingham, UW students, faculty and staff are making a transformative impact in communities throughout our home state.