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After decades of searching, scientists recently found the Higgs boson, an elusive subatomic particle that may provide clues to the origins of the universe. UW physicists played a key role in the discovery.

Most members of the creative team for Intiman Theatre's summer production of Dirty Story were UW faculty or alumni, reflecting the UW School of Drama's collaborative relationship with the Seattle theatre community.

The Northwest Census Research Data Center, officially opening September 24, will provide access to extensive restricted data about American households, with enormous benefits for researchers—once they receive security clearance.

The White House announced that UW biology professor Jay Parrish has received a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the government's highest honor for scientists in the early stages of their research careers. 

150 alumni recently received Timeless Awards in honor of the College's 150th anniversary. Take our quiz to see how much you know about our alumni, from actors to astronauts.

Making Connections, a program of the UW Women's Center, helps first-generation, low-income high school girls achieve their dream of going to college. For the past five years, the program has had a 100 percent success rate.