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Research Makes America

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ research makes America healthier, safer and more prosperous. But those gains are now at risk.

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A taste of the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½

In the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ 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 ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½-created sensor is making it safer.

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Research for Washington and the World

Discoveries at the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ College of the Environment help to better manage ecosystems and natural resources to create a healthier, more resilient society and planet.

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News & Events

Seven ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ 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.ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½
Honors and Awards

7 ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ students receive Fulbright scholarships

The students 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

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ 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. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ faculty, students and staff have been instrumental in helping reach this important milestone.

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Rankings

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ is among best universities in new global ranking

The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ is No. 8 on the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Global Universities rankings. The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ 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.