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3D vision for surgical precision

Researchers from the 91̽»¨and 91̽»¨School of Medicine have developed a solution to help surgeons perform safer, more complete and more precise procedures in the sinus and skull.

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PULLING SALMON DNA OUT OF THIN AIR

91̽»¨researchers proved that environmental DNA can move between air and water — a breakthrough for tracking endangered and invasive species, and for protecting Pacific Northwest salmon populations.

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Building batteries better

One of the nation’s most respected battery innovators, 91̽»¨Mechanical Engineering Professor Jie Xiao aims to supercharge the U.S. energy-storage industry.

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No time to waste

After more than two decades in prison, 91̽»¨undergrad Benjamin Brockie begins again — as a student, a father and an advocate for education and Indigenous justice.

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News & events

Portrait of Cherie Wright-Wilson and Raymon Wilson
Giving

Legacy gift to benefit several 91̽»¨schools

91̽»¨alums will leave a legacy of more than $8 million to be shared among the College of Education, the School of Pharmacy and 91̽»¨Medicine’s BRaIN Laboratory.

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Rankings

Four 91̽»¨subject areas place in global top 10

The 91̽»¨ has 29 programs in the top 100, 14 in the top 50, and four in the top 10, according to the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

Program rankings

A triptych of the  91̽»¨Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma campuses
91̽»¨and the Community

Help shape the UW’s future

We are pleased to share a draft of the UW’s first strategic plan in almost 15 years, and we invite your input to refine and strengthen it. This plan will serve as a comprehensive guide to help us meet new challenges, serve our communities and take advantage of new opportunities.

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Fast Facts

Did you know?

70% of  91̽»¨seniors graduate with no known debt.

Rankings

The  91̽»¨is ranked as a top 10 value public college by the Princeton Review 2025.