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Massive Galaxies & Mentorship
Astronomy professor Arianna Long studies massive and extreme early galaxies, some dating back 13 billion years, and mentors future generations of scientists.
Humanity was Here
UW senior Piper Sorensen shares why the humanities matter, and how majoring in English has helped shape her world view.
Storytelling Centered Around the World Cup
Undergrads in the Summer Institute in the Arts and Humanities researched political and cultural questions that swirled around the World Cup this summer.
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One Day of Giving, Ongoing Impact
From hosting student movies nights to supporting public events to studying the skies, we talked to two faculty members about how these discretionary funds raised on Husky Giving Day will impact their communities.
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Dawg Daze 2026 Digest
Connect, explore, get involved! Dawg Daze will take place from September 23 to October 2, 2026. It is a great way to discover resources, familiarize yourself with important campus landmarks, and connect with staff and other students at the University of Washington.
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Fossil feathers preserved inside dinosaur poop could help explain why some birds survived the dinosaur mass extinction
A UW-led research team has discovered the best-preserved fossil feathers from the Mesozoic era in fossilized dinosaur poop. Some of these feathers have features that look like modern birds feathers. This finding can help researchers better understand why and how some birds survived the catastrophic event 66 million years ago that killed 75% of life on the planet.
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