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More than a decade ago, Cassini data suggested Saturn’s moon Titan hid a vast underground ocean. New research by UW and NASA scientists shows its interior is more likely made of deep layers of ice and slush instead.
www.washington.edu/news/2025/12...
Monochrome image of Saturn, partially lit, against a black background, its rings visible as a thin line across the frame. A smaller moon is positioned in front of the planet, near the ring line. Six images of Titan arranged in two rows on a black background. Each has an orange, white, and purple surface.
January 23, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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For more than 40 years, Martin Luther King Jr. Day has been observed as a federal holiday honoring Dr. King’s life and legacy and his work to advance civil rights in the United States.

Today, we remember and honor Dr. King’s lasting impact on Seattle, the nation, and the world.
Martin Luther King Jr. stands at a podium, addressing a large audience. He is wearing a suit and tie. The audience members are dressed formally. The scene is set against a backdrop of draped fabric. Text reads: "Dr. King challenged us to measure our achievements by the impact of our service to others..." signed, Robert J. Jones, University of Washington President.
January 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Last week UW Gymnastics had a home opener to remember, as the GymDawgs recorded their highest season-opening score since 2004 with a 195.625. Here are some standout routines! 💜
A gymnast in a purple leotard with floral sleeves and the text 'BIG' on the hip area, is cheering with hands clapping and mouth open, with braided hair and a purple and orange ribbon. A gymnast in a purple leotard stands on a purple mat with arms raised, wrists taped, facing a vault. The gymnast's hair is pulled up, and the scene is set in a gymnasium. A gymnast in a purple floral leotard smiles with her arms raised. Her blonde hair is pulled back in a bun. She wears jeweled earrings and has a triumphant expression. A group of excited gymnasts cheer, wearing purple leotards and warm-up jackets with a "W" logo. They are all looking up, with expressions of joy and excitement, and are standing close together.
January 16, 2026 at 12:31 AM
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Happy 8th birthday to our favorite Capricorn, he's growing up so fast! 🎉 🎂
A close-up of a smiling Alaskan Malamute dog with black and white fur and brown eyes, outdoors with a white flower between its ears. The dog's tongue is out, and there are trees with pink blossoms blurred in the background. A cute Husky puppy stands on green grass, facing forward. It sports a purple bandana with a "W" logo. A chain-link fence and trees are visible in the background.
January 4, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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What does a 15th-century palazzo in the heart of Rome, a marine science outpost in the San Juan Islands, and a 4,300-acre forest have in common?

They’re all classrooms for UW students.

magazine.washington.edu/feature/expl...?
View from a boat deck with 5 people on it; 3 are wearing orange overalls. An orange inflatable boat with a Yamaha engine is on deck. Beyond the boat is a large blue lake and a green mountain range under a clear, sunny sky. A blond woman in a purple shirt and black beanie, smiling and looking up at a waterfall. She's wearing a backpack with a small brown and white dog in an orange vest peeking out. The background is a mossy rock face. Inside an ornate church, a diverse crowd of tourists walks on patterned marble floors. A woman in a striped shirt gazes upwards, while a man in a purple shirt smiles at the camera, partially obscured by another woman. Overlooking a pier with boats docked beside a small building. The ocean water surrounds the pier, with land visible in the distance beneath a cloudy sky.
December 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Bowl champs! ☔️
Huskies win 38-10 over Boise State en route to an LA Bowl win. #GoHuskies
In action shot, college football player #4 of Washington Huskies, in purple & gold uniform, gold helmet with 'W', is running with the ball, pursued by Broncos in blue & white. He has a tattoo on his arm. "Big" logo visible on uniform. A football game in progress. Players wearing purple and white uniforms clash on the field. The text visible includes "DAWGS", "BIG W", "BOWL", and the word "BRONCOS" on the white uniforms. Enthusiastic crowd at a sporting event, many in purple Washington Huskies attire, cheering with arms raised. A man holds up a rolled item. Excitement fills the scene. Football player in purple and gold 'DAWGS' helmet runs with the ball, wearing white Adidas gloves. Opponent's hand reaches, tattoo visible. Jersey displays 'L.A. BOWL HOSTED BY GRONK'.
December 14, 2025 at 5:27 AM
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Total enrollment is up across all three University of Washington campuses for the 2025-26 academic year, according to the annual census count released this month.
Of the 64,000 students across those campuses, nearly three-fourths are Washington state residents.
www.washington.edu/news/2025/10...
Aerial view of the University of Washington in autumn, Seattle skyline in the background. Trees with orange leaves line the walkways between the brick buildings. The sun shines behind some clouds in the sky.
November 12, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Happy birthday to us! Today we turn 164, but we think we don't look a day over 157. 💅
A scenic view features a tree-lined walkway filled with people, leading to a pond and a distant mountain range. Autumn foliage adds vibrant color to the landscape, creating a picturesque scene.
November 4, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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Carving out a little Halloween spirit at UW! 💜🎃
October 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Shout out to Yueli for sharing these unique mini views of campus!
High-angle shot of a city with tall buildings and green trees. The image is slightly blurred, creating a sense of distance. The warm light suggests it is either sunrise or sunset. Aerial shot of a city crosswalk, people are walking in a group across it. Cars are parked alongside the road. Trees on the side with autumn leaves. The perspective is tilted downward, mimicking a diorama. Aerial shot of a city street at night, cars driving on wet roads with street lights reflecting. Buildings line the sides of the street, some illuminated. The scene conveys a busy urban atmosphere. Nighttime long exposure shot of a city street.
October 27, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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UW alum Mary Brunkow, ’83, won the Nobel Prize in Medicine this morning.
This photo was taken while she was on the phone with the Nobel Committee in Sweden. Mary said she initially missed the call because a strange number popped up on her phone — she thought it might be spam.
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October 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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And baby, that's dawg business for you.
October 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Hey Mariners, nice Dub.
#SeizeTheMoment
A black and white Alaskan Malamute dog sits wearing sunglasses and a black baseball cap with the Seattle Mariners logo. The dog is also wearing a purple bandana with the text "W DUBS."
September 25, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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Whether you're coming to campus for the first time or have been a Husky for decades, these eight gems on campus are worth a visit: www.washington.edu/boundless/uw...
Did we miss your favorite? Let us know! 💎
September 12, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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Cement is the 2nd most-used material on Earth after water and is one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions.

Could Seaweed-infused cement help reduce concrete’s carbon footprint?
bit.ly/4lGOR4U
Items on table including samples of seaweed in petri dishes and blocks of concrete. A researcher presses cement into one of three metal molds. Three petri dishes containing seaweed samples sit on the table next to the molds. A researcher in safety glasses observes a small cement cube sandwiched between two metal discs in an industrial-looking machine.
July 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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From Olympia to Spokane, the North Cascades to Grand Coulee Dam, and many more stops in between, new UW faculty spent the past week getting to better know the state and the people from Washington communities that they'll teach.
Read more: www.washington.edu/externalaffa...
June 20, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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Proud of our grads! 🎓
#UWgrad25
June 14, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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It's a packed house today! Congratulations to all of our graduates! 👨‍🎓 👩‍🎓
#UWgrad25
June 14, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Next week, 33 new UW professors will embark on the Faculty Field Tour — a week-long 1,100-mile bus journey along the Columbia River, where they'll gain an understanding of our state’s history and cultures, as well as the communities where they will teach and serve.
www.washington.edu/externalaffa...
A group of new UW Faculty pictured together at Washington Pass New UW faculty being shown farming equipment New UW faculty at the LIGO lab New UW faculty at the LIGO lab
June 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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CONGRATS TO OUR NATIONAL CHAMPS! 🏆
Washington Men's Rowing won the IRA National Championship for the second year in a row, and 21st time overall!
The Huskies held off Harvard in the varsity eight, completing their title defense in epic fashion. 💪
📸: Red Box Pictures
UW Men's Rowing Team celebrating their championship win in the varisty eight
June 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Welcome back, Huskies! This spring is gonna be the best quarter yet. 🌸
A malamute
March 31, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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In the 1970s, @microsoft.com co-founders Paul Allen & Bill Gates snuck into UW's computer science lab. Today, their partnership with the university has led to $165M+ in contributions that have helped make our state, country and world a better place to live.
www.microsoft.com/en-us/puget-...
Exterior of the Allen Building on University of Washington campus
March 13, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Each year, more than 1 billion pounds of coffee grounds are tossed into landfills & compost bins. A UW doctoral student has brewed up a way to make an alternative to plastics with those used coffee grounds.
https://www.washington.edu/news/2025/02/18/plastic-alternative-mushrooms-coffee-3d-printing/
A series of photos showing how coffee grounds can be used to make a vase.
March 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Update: Amanda Moll is making it seriously hard to keep up with her record-breaking! 😅
Just hours after our previous post, Amanda broke her record AGAIN (that's now the fourth time she's broken her own record, for those counting), this time clearing 16-1.25 (4.91-meters). 🤯
March 5, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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UW athlete Amanda Moll made NCAA history! She’s the first college athlete ever to clear 16 feet (4.88m) in pole vault. She joins an elite group — only three other American women have ever gone this high, and those other athletes are all Olympic medalists.
March 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM