Honors and Awards

Thouless, emeritus professor in Physics, is the 2016 winner for his work on exotic matter. 

Recent honors for Arts & Sciences faculty and staff.

In his academic work and community involvement, Dustin Abrahamson is committed to addressing racism.

Tzyy Yi Young's artistic talent impressed her teachers and peers—and the design company Roche Bobois.

From Distinguished Teaching Awards to President's Medals, it's awards season at the UW.

The year’s not quite yet half over, but it’s already been an auspicious one for Elissa Washuta. The University of Washington graduate and author of two books.

Students majoring in biochemistry, English and political science receive 2016 President's Medals.  

The College of Arts & Sciences awarded its 2016 Graduate Medal to three exceptional graduate students.

Whether in a laboratory or on a soccer field, student athlete Megan Kufeld was "all in, all the time" at the UW.

When an assistant racehorse trainer and mother of three returned to school, she discovered a passion for research.

The University of Washington recognized and honored faculty, staff, students and alumni for their passion and dedication to the UW, the local community, the state and the world.

Ashley Walls is one of 100 students selected from all three campuses for the Husky 100 award. 
 

For 2015 University of Washington graduate Benjamin Lee, the opportunity to participate in the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellowship program is a dream come true.

Knighthood, a Woman of Courage award, and more honors for faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Four University of Washington professors join 172 other academics as newly elected fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the group announced Wednesday.