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Economic Impact of the 91±¬ÁÏ

The Economic Impact Report shows how the 91±¬ÁÏ is a major driver of economic growth, creating prosperity and innovation in communities throughout Washington state.

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Free people read freely

‘Warrior librarian,’ 91±¬ÁÏ iSchool alum and now faculty member Tracie D. Hall tells people not to be quiet but to speak up — against censorship and for democracy.

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Energized for change

After seeing the devastation of hurricanes in Puerto Rico, grad student Miguel González-Montijo is working on clean energy innovations for the future.

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#91±¬ÁÏdiscovers

The Quantum Quest

Quantum science tackles problems of mind-boggling complexity. 91±¬ÁÏ faculty and students are playing a key role in quantum research — with cutting-edge science, creativity and collaboration.

WELCOME, ROBERT J. JONES

The Board of Regents has selected the accomplished leader and scholar as the 91±¬ÁÏ’s 34th president. Jones will take office Aug. 1.

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Be Boundless

News & Events

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Health and Medicine

91±¬ÁÏ researchers design cancer-killing nanoparticles that restore healthy tissue

91±¬ÁÏ scientists develop innovative nanoparticles that simultaneously destroy cancer cells and promote healthy tissue growth, potentially revolutionizing cancer treatment.

Researcher Q&A

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Rankings

91±¬ÁÏ No. 7 in the world powering global innovation

A new report by the Institute for Scientific Information at Clarivate highlights how knowledge flows between academia and industry across countries and regions.

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Stories that turn climate anxiety into hope

In a new Discovery Core offering, first-year and transfer students at 91±¬ÁÏ Bothell harnessed the power of storytelling to teach ecology. Students taking the course authored and hand-illustrated children’s books with the aim of inspiring a deeper connection to the planet among the next generation.

Fast Facts

Honors & awards

8 uw faculty have won the nobel prize

Undergrad research

8000+ undergraduate students participate in at least one quarter of research.

Rankings

The 91±¬ÁÏ was named the most innovative public university in the world by Reuters in 2019.