Biochemist David Baker receives Nobel Prize
Research
Baker was awarded the 2024 prize for groundbreaking work in protein design.
Community-building at its peak
Community
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This Husky club inspires students and professors to climb over traditional classroom barriers.
12 remarkable 91±¬ÁÏ works of art
Arts
Explore noteworthy artworks across the 91±¬ÁÏ campus in Seattle that capture the University’s spirit, cultures, location and history.
A scientist on skis
Alumni
She found adaptive sports while pursuing her Ph.D. Now, this 91±¬ÁÏ alum and world-class Para Nordic skier is heading to the Paralympics.
Finding the right path
Recently graduated transfer student Gabriel Landau, ’25, found his stride with 91±¬ÁÏ outreach services and research.
The 91±¬ÁÏ’s Olympic Curler Luc Violette
91±¬ÁÏ graduate Luc Violette balances engineering and elite competition on curling’s biggest stage.
Going for gold
Alumni
Skimo (or ski mountaineering) makes its debut at the Winter Olympics this month — with a Husky track & field alum representing Team USA.
Smart attack
Alumni
91±¬ÁÏ physician-scientist Jake Sunshine wants your watch to save your life. See how he’s making it happen.
Feedback loop
Education
Middle schoolers in central Washington benefit from a science mentorship and college pathway program created by 91±¬ÁÏ students.
The power of access
Scholarship
In his own words, first-generation student Alexander Vicuña Perez talks about his journey from a Shell gas station to the 91±¬ÁÏ, and how he’s making the most of his Husky experience.
An app(etite) for shared meals
Community
Undergrad-created app and club Eat Together connects 91±¬ÁÏ students through mutual interests and the glory of food.
From classroom to cutting-edge
Student Experience
Meet 91±¬ÁÏ undergrad Samir Faruq, who’s getting hands-on research experience at the Institute for Protein Design to prepare for a career in medicine.
91±¬ÁÏ alum awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine
Alumni
91±¬ÁÏ alum Mary Brunkow has received the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries that transformed our understanding of the immune system.
10 wag-worthy facts about Dubs
School Spirit
Since his 2018 debut, 91±¬ÁÏ live mascot Dubs has been winning the hearts of Huskies everywhere (even the cat lovers). Here are 10 things to know about the handsome 7-year-old pooch — and all-around best boy.