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The "Big Dark" has officially arrived ☂️ washington.edu/news/2026/10/…
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A scary good win 👻 🏈 🎃
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A potential new dwarf planet, 2026 ED138, has been discovered in our solar system by Harvard astrophysicist Matthew Holman and UW astronomy professor Mario Jurić. Pictured: Pluto and Ceres; artist's concept of Eris. washington.edu/news/2026/10/…
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Bumble's rule to have women message first was meant to empower women. The company's recent move to drop that rule suggests it didn't deliver on that intention.
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Heard we were being called one of the most beautiful college campuses in the US, not that it's a surprise to anyone who’s been here
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Tens of thousands of Washington voters could have mail-in ballots rejected this year because of postal delays according to new UW research. Voters in rural communities face even greater risks. Here's what you should know: washington.edu/news/2026/10/…
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No. 1 in the nation! The UW is tied for the top spot among undergraduate nursing programs in the 2027 U.S. News rankings. Based on assessments of academic quality, the ranking recognizes the UW as a leader in undergraduate nursing education.
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UW astronomers are downloading the night sky. Using the world’s largest digital camera, the @VRubinObs will capture the visible sky every three nights for a decade, helping researchers discover new planets, asteroids, comets, supernovae and galaxies.
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Dubs up from West Lafayette
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A world-class education at a leading value. The University of Washington was recently ranked no. 9 nationally for best value for in-state students by U.S. News and World Report.
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The tribe has spoken, and Sage Ahrens-Nichols’ a UW Tacoma grad, is the second runner-up on season 49 of Survivor. Sage is a Social Work graduate who honed her social game strategy long before she landed in Fiji. Read her story below: tacoma.uw.edu/news/survivors…
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A legacy that will live on forever. 🧡💜 The Big Ten has renamed its Women’s Soccer Goalkeeper of the Year Award in honor of late Washington women's soccer standout Mia Hamant, ensuring her courage, light, and love for the game continue to inspire generations to come.
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Today, UW President Robert J. Jones spoke at his first State of the University Address. In it, he covered vital topics and challenges to the University. Watch the full speech here: piped.video/live/FXt9V270vxg
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"We must make the UW more affordable and accessible. We must deepen partnerships that turn proximity to value. We must defend research as a national investment. We must strengthen trust between this University and the people we serve." - President Robert J. Jones
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Read more about the new strategic plan that sets a clear vision for the next five years at the UW and establishes four pillars to guide the institution’s choices and investments. Link: washington.edu/strategicplan
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"We are situated at the epicenter of innovation. But proximity is an advantage only if we turn it into meaningful relationships." The Puget Sound region has: 17 Fortune 500 Companies 40 Tech firms valued at $1B+ 200 Health/medicine non profits 900+ aerospace companies
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The UW has historically been among the largest recipients of federal research dollars. "If we do not swiftly turn the tide on federal research funding, what we lose as a nation will not be easily reversed."
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"I want to underscore the vital role the University of Washington plays in our state's economy and well-being." - President Robert J. Jones -UW generates $21 billion of annual economic impact on the state of Washington.
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