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Seattle
Joined March 2009
A great showing at the Greatest Setting — your Huskies are 3-0!
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The Husky Marching Band has new threads for 2026 — here's a look back at some of their iconic uniforms, starting with this year's new look
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UW alumnus Alfredo Arreguín, a Mexican-American painter, is known for his intricate “pattern paintings” that blend vibrant aspects of Mexican culture, the Pacific Northwest, and nature. He earned his bachelor's degree in 1967 and MFA in 1969.
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What happens when AI tells stories about talking animals? UW researchers analyzed 23,800 stories generated by six leading AI models. They found that 57% of characters were neutral or ungendered, 41% were male and just 2% were female. washington.edu/news/2026/08/…
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The University of Washington has been recognized as the 8th-best public university in the U.S. in Forbes’ Top 25 Public Colleges for 2027! Forbes evaluates colleges based on factors including graduation rates, student debt, alumni salaries, and alumni achievements.
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University of Washington alum Jean Smart made Emmys history tonight with her fifth consecutive win for “Hacks” becoming the first person to win an Emmy for every season of a series. Her eighth Emmy also ties the record for most ever won by a performer. Bow down, indeed.💜🏆
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.@AAS_Office has named @emsque, professor of astronomy at the University of Washington, as the next Editor-in-Chief of the AAS journals. aas.org/press/emily-levesque…
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What’s in for 2026? Airbags — at least according to RE/MADE. RE/MADE is an upcycling project on campus where UW design students turn discarded materials into something worth keeping. For 2026, RE/MADE gave discarded automotive airbags a second life. art.washington.edu/news/2026…
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That 2-0 feeling 💫
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The University of Washington leads the U.S. News 2026 list of Washington’s best colleges, based on measures including student outcomes, academic resources, reputation and research impact. premium.usnews.com/best-coll…
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The long weekend is over. The Apple Cup photos are not. 🐾🏆
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.@uwcse Ph.D. student Malek Itani’s AI research could transform how earbuds and hearing aids help people hear the world. Congratulations to Malek on receiving a 2026 Marconi Society Young Scholar Award. cs.washington.edu/allen-scho…
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College Colors Day edit ft. sharp dressed Huskies (swipe to the end for a feathered surprise)
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The Arctic sea ice melt season is now about a week longer than it was in the 1980s. New UW-led research examines 50 years of sea ice trends and what they mean for our climate and ecosystems. washington.edu/news/2026/09/…
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Over the past decade, we've reduced the number of WA state residents graduating from the UW with known debt by over 20% across all of our campuses. Ten years ago, 54% of in-state residents graduated with some amount of debt. As of last year, that percentage stands at just 31%.
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🏈 Huskies vs. Cougs isn't just happening on the field. Join the Apple Cup Food Pantry Challenge and help fight student food insecurity. Every donation counts toward UW's total. together.uw.edu/i/uw/campaig…
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Still holding onto summer 😍
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ALL THE DUBS for national dog day
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A UW study drawing on years of observations in the Puget Sound lowlands found that sensitive bird species fare better when housing developments preserve native vegetation and tree cover between homes. washington.edu/news/2026/08/…
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Imagine calling this place home. The UW application for first-year admission is now open! Go to the link to start today! admit.washington.edu/apply/f… Have questions about applications? Go to the link below for help on to how to apply. admit.washington.edu/visit/e…
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