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HOW INEQUALITIES AFFECT LIFE EXPECTANCY

The U.S. is one of the wealthiest nations and spends the most on health care — so why is American life expectancy lower than in 40 other countries? UW researchers uncovered surprising causes.

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PULLING TOGETHER

The “Boys in the Boat” UW rowing team beat the odds to win Olympic gold in 1936 — setting a legacy in motion.

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Medicine for a changing planet

Environmental change affects human health — and marginalized communities face the greatest impact. Researchers at the UW and Stanford are partnering to help health providers care for patients living with climate change.

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JOURNEY OF THE SPIRIT

In its inaugural paddle, the UW Shell House Canoe Family joined the annual Tribal Canoe Journey, where tribal and First Nations communities reconnect and celebrate their shared heritage.

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News & Events

Husky quarterback Michael Penix throws a pass.
Husky Football

No. 3 Dawgs to Face No. 5 Ducks for Pac-12 title

Washington takes on Oregon for the 2023 Pac-12 Football Championship on Friday night at Allegient Stadium in Las Vegas. The Huskies are 12-0 for just the second time in school history.

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President's Blog

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

Throughout November, we take joy in honoring National Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the many extraordinary accomplishments and contributions that Indigenous people and communities bring to our University and our world.

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Rankings

Atmospheric sciences maintains No. 1 global ranking; more than two dozen UW subjects in top 50

Six University of Washington programs ranked in the top 10, and atmospheric sciences maintained its position as No. 1 in the world on the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects list for 2023.

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Fast Facts

Did you know?

27% of incoming freshmen are the first in their families to attend college.

Honors & Awards

7 uw faculty have won the nobel prize