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Distancing by Choice

Some family separations are due to estrangement, not COVID. That's not necessarily a bad thing, says Communication ...

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The Show Must Go On — Online

Presenting a School of Drama production live online required creativity — and dependable wifi — for the students,...

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Connecting Communities with Health Care

Concerned about the lack of health coverage for undocumented individuals, UW senior Marium Raza is taking action....

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Zooming into Sex Ed

A psychology course on human sexuality is the largest UW class — ever. Revising the content has been a journey.

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Anthropology Professor Remembered for Commitment to Anti-Racism in Medicine

Sam Dubal died while hiking on Mt. Rainier National Park in October.Read more
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UW secures competitive $1 million Luce Foundation grant to advance Southeast Asian research and community engagement

The Southeast Asia Center will spearhead a new initiative to explore the effects of authoritarianism in Southeast Asia and on Southeast Asian American communities in the United States. Read More at UW News
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2021 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

Emeritus Professor Eric Adelberger, Professor Jens Gundlach, and Professor Blayne Heckel are the recipients of the 2021 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics. Read More at Department of Physics
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Fast Facts The UW College of Arts & Sciences

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8 MacArthur Fellows

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More than 100 study abroad programs in 36 countries

Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Distinguished alumni: artist Dale Chihuly, author David Guterson

English Ranks 3rd in US

UW English department ranked as the 3rd best place in the country to study

Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Distinguished alumna: Nobel Prize-winning scientist Linda Buck

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1,418 academic and research faculty

Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Distinguished alumni: Governor Jay Inslee, former Governor Christine Gregoire

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60 languages taught

National Book Awards

2 National Book Awards for faculty

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2,599 graduate students

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More than 5,840 undergraduate courses offered annually

300+ performances annually

300+ performances annually Learn more