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UW College of the Environment @uwenvironment.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

UW researchers found that housing development sites that kept more tree cover and vegetation had more sensitive bird species stay. Supporting biodiversity in these changing habitats can help balance development needs with ecosystem health. @uw-sefs.bsky.social bit.ly/45NFslL

Woodpecker in a tree in the Shell House wetlands

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 06/08/2026

UW experts have shared practical guidance for navigating wildfire season, including how to track air quality, reduce smoke exposure, prepare for evacuations and manage stress. Follow the link to learn more. www.washington.edu/news/2026/08...

A straight, dark road with a yellow double line extends through dry, green-brown desert scrubland. A faded, diamond-shaped sign stands left. The sky is entirely filled with dense, orange and red smoke, suggesting a large fire or dust storm, obscuring the horizon.

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 27/07/2026

Delivering healthcare on the Moon may sound like science fiction, but it's become a reality for Alaska WWAMI first-year student Joren Bowling. Read his story at the link below: education.uwmedicine.org/blog/2026/06...

A smiling young man in a maroon t-shirt and blue pants stands on a dirt path, hands on hips, amidst a vast green mountain valley. Distant snow-capped peaks and a body of water are visible under a partly cloudy sky.

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 20/07/2026

Nothing beats a summer sunset.

A vast, snow-capped mountain glows bright pink and orange at its peak against a vibrant gradient sky of deep purple and pink. A dark, dense forest fills the lower foreground, silhouetted against the colorful backdrop, suggesting a dramatic sunrise or sunset.

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 04/07/2026

Happy 4th of July, Huskies!

A black and white husky-like dog wears a red and blue "USA" headband and a purple bandana with "W DUBS." The dog sits on green turf, looking up with a happy, open-mouthed expression, tongue out. Purple light illuminates the dog and a white wall behind.

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 18/06/2026

Equipped with her doctorate, recent grad Gizem Gökçe-Alpkılıç is using AI-powered tools to create proteins and solve global challenges, like drug-resistant infection. Read her story at the link below. www.washington.edu/boundless/gi...

A smiling woman with long brown hair wears a purple velvet academic gown with gold trim and a matching cap. She stands outdoors on a grassy university campus with white flowering trees and a building in the background.

Two women in white lab coats and purple gloves work in a busy science laboratory. The central woman operates a pipette gun, looking down at samples, while the woman on the right intently focuses on equipment. Various lab supplies, bottles, and racks are blurred in the background, indicating active research.

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 18/06/2026

Happy National Mascot Day! Name a more iconic duo. We'll wait. 😏

A happy husky dog with a purple bandana sits next to a husky mascot wearing a purple jersey with 'W' and '10', on a green stadium field. Spectators are blurred in the background. The dog has a tag that says 'DUBZ'.

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 12/06/2026

Fifteen years after enrolling in college, taking one class at a time while raising her children, Mary-Elizabeth Merrill is graduating from the University of Washington with honors — a milestone that once felt impossible. www.washington.edu/boundless/a-...

A smiling woman in black graduation gown, mortarboard, and a purple stole with 'Class of 2016' displayed, raises both fists in triumph. Others in academic regalia are blurred in the background.

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 04/06/2026

THREE-PEAT NATIONAL CHAMPS 🏆🏆🏆 On Sunday, men’s rowing won the National Championship for the third year in a row and for the 22nd time in school history

Nine male rowers and a coach celebrate in shallow water on a sunny day. The rowers wear white 'W' tops and purple shorts. One rower holds a silver trophy overhead, shouting triumphantly. Others cheer, some with arms raised or around teammates. A yellow rowing shell is behind them, with a lake and hills in the distance.

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 22/05/2026

A Mars rover created by UW students. Husky Robotics unites 120 students from various fields to design NASA-style rovers for international competitions. Check out their latest work at the Unveiling Showcase on Saturday, May 23, at the HUB Lyceum. luma.com/qp405sgk

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 21/05/2026

Nobel Prize-winning scientist and UW alumna Mary E. Brunkow will deliver the keynote address at the UW’s 151st Commencement ceremony. Her discoveries are helping advance therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases. www.washington.edu/news/2026/05...

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 13/05/2026

A new UW study found Washington’s initiative to eliminate hepatitis C by 2030 expanded access to testing and treatment while potentially lowering long-term healthcare costs. Costs initially rose as screening expanded, but have since declined. www.washington.edu/news/2026/04...

An illustration of the hepatitis C virus.

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 08/05/2026

It may look like a dinosaur, but Sonselasuchus cedrus is actually an ancient crocodile cousin. 🐊🦖 UW doctoral student Elliott Armour Smith explains what the newly named species can teach us about life before dinosaurs dominated Earth. A replica is now on display at the @burkemuseum.bsky.social

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 05/05/2026

What do women’s basketball, TikTok, and math have in common? Madeline (Maddy) Brown. Her TikTok content even inspired a new UW course focused on making math accessible through sports data. artsci.washington.edu/news/2026-03...

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A Math Course Inspired by TikTok & Basketball | UW College of Arts & Sciences

After creating popular social media content analyzing basketball statistics, UW Mathematics doctoral student Maddy Brown created a course to help students present data through storytelling.

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 29/04/2026

Between college and "the real world," design alum and animator Vivian Cho finds herself on the University Bridge. magazine.washington.edu/feature/betw...

Vivien Cho leans against the University Bridge, a bike path visible beside her.

A female figure in an illustration stands on the University Bridge, wind blowing her scarf in the wind, illustrated by Vivien Cho.

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 29/04/2026

Plants have an internal clock just like we do AND they know when it’s time to bloom. As days get longer and temperatures rise, some plants follow the sunlight, while others rely on warmth to wake up. That’s how spring flowers know when to make their big entrance 🌸

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UW News @uwnews.uw.edu · 27/04/2026

Scientists at the @uofwa.uw.edu have discovered a new ancient rodent-like species 🐭🌿 Named Cimolodon desosai, it was about the size of a golden hamster, lived both on the ground and in trees, and likely feasted on fruits and insects. www.washington.edu/news/2026/04...

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 23/04/2026

It's Husky Giving Day, which means your gift can power the future! Give to the things you care about most — today is all about our community's collective action, so let's show everyone the power of the UW family! 💜💛 #HuskyGivingDay together.uw.edu/i/hgd/Collec...

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 22/04/2026

HAPPY EARTH DAY 🌱🌎🫶🏼

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 22/04/2026

Every day is Earth Day 🌎💚 At the UW, research is helping protect our planet. New findings show carefully thinning forests in the Cascades can boost snowpack by up to 30% — storing water and helping to reducing wildfire risk. bit.ly/3OmJxZ8

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UW News @uwnews.uw.edu · 21/04/2026

@uofwa.uw.edu physicists David Hertzog and Peter Kammel helped an international team win the 2026 Breakthrough Prize for Fundamental Physics for decades of research on the muon, a particle with unusual properties that could point to new physics. www.washington.edu/news/2026/04...

David Hertzog stands in front of a machine

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UW News @uwnews.uw.edu · 20/04/2026

Unfortunately for science fiction fans, desert worlds outside our solar system are unlikely to host life, according to new research from @uofwa.uw.edu. www.washington.edu/news/2026/04...

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 21/04/2026

UW-powered discovery 🚀 Early data from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory has uncovered more than 11,000 new asteroids, including 33 near-Earth objects. www.washington.edu/news/2026/04...

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 20/04/2026

It’s time to meet the newest members of the Husky 100: UW juniors, seniors and graduate and professional students on all three campuses who are making the most of their Husky Experience. To learn more about how these extraordinary students visit uw.edu/husky100.

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 17/04/2026

What do drama majors and neurologists have in common? More than you’d expect. At UW, drama students are helping train future neurologists by acting as patients in high-pressure simulations. artsci.washington.edu/news/2025-05...

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 17/04/2026

Inside this vacuum chamber at the UW, researchers can recreate key space conditions. They’re using it to study how magnetic fields and solar wind interactions could generate electricity — an idea that may help power future lunar missions. www.aa.washington.edu/news/article...

The ion accelerator at the top of the Space Test Facility

Rae and Sharma calibrate instrumentation on the Space Test Facility

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 16/04/2026

On Husky Giving Day, April 23, your gift to the University of Washington makes a lasting impact in just 24 hours. When you give, you power the UW's people, programs and possibilities. Join the community that's fueling the future! together.uw.edu/i/hgd/collec...

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 16/04/2026

After more than two decades in prison, Benjamin Brockie begins again—as a student, a father and an advocate for education and Indigenous justice. magazine.washington.edu/feature/ben-...

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 15/04/2026

This fridge is 100× colder than outer space ❄️ Inside it, UW scientists chill tiny particles to just above absolute zero, where quantum behavior becomes easier to study and control. www.washington.edu/news/2026/04...

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 14/04/2026

Spring’s supporting cast deserves a little love 💐🫶🏼

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 13/04/2026

From the habits and habitats of Nautilus and Allonautilus cephalopods to how green clay tennis courts can remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, check out how UW researchers are advancing our understanding of issues shaping our world. www.washington.edu/news/2026/03...

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 10/04/2026

A new UW study found a disease-causing tapeworm in 1/3 of coyotes surveyed in the Puget Sound region. Echinococcus multilocularis can spread to dogs and humans and has not been reported in a wild host in the Pacific Northwest until now. www.washington.edu/news/2026/04...

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 10/04/2026

Ending the season on a perfect note🌸

An aerial shot of the University of Washington quad during cherry blossom season at peak bloom with a sunset in the background.

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UW News @uwnews.uw.edu · 07/04/2026

The @uofwa.uw.edu graduate and professional degree programs again were recognized as among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools released late Monday. www.washington.edu/news/2026/04...

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UW Cherry Blossoms @uwcherryblossom.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Your photos make us feel famous! We’ll be back to steal the spotlight next year...😘🌸 Thanks for sharing the love, see you next spring👋🫶🏼

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 01/04/2026

Something big is coming to Suzzallo. 🐾

Suzzallo Facelift Revealed: University of Washington reimagines the library's facade. A 110-foot-long, 35-foot-tall Dubs bust made of terracotta will be added. Go Dawgs. - University of Washington

Image shows the Suzzallo Library at the University of Washington. The top "BEFORE" picture shows the library under construction. The bottom "AFTER" picture shows a rendering of the library with a husky head in the middle.

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 31/03/2026

Cherry blossoms don’t last… but the art they inspire does 🌸

An eye-level view shows a vibrant park scene with people engaging in various activities, such as walking, cycling, and relaxing on the grass. Buildings are in the background. Lush trees and flowers frame the scene, adding to its lively atmosphere.

A rock with a cherry blossom tree painted on it sits outdoors near foliage. The tree has pink and white blossoms, and some petals are scattered around the base of the rock.

Geometric illustration of a bird perched on a flowering branch against a light blue background. The bird features shades of brown and red, with pink flowers on dark brown branches.

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 31/03/2026

No one does cherry blossom season like Dubs! 🌸

A close-up features a husky dog, with black and white fur, wearing a purple bandana, perched on a wooden surface outdoors against a backdrop of blurred cherry blossoms and trees.

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 28/03/2026

Astronomers at the University of Washington have uncovered rare evidence of two planets colliding 11,000 light-years away. The discovery could aid scientists in their search for worlds similar to our own. www.washington.edu/news/2026/03...

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 27/03/2026

This past October at Snow Lake, in an alpine wilderness, Huskies from the Peaks and Professors student club trekked 7.2 miles amid continuous snowfall. Peaks’ aim is to break down traditional classroom barriers. www.washington.edu/boundless/co...

A group hikes through a snow-covered forest, seen from behind. Snow coats the trees and ground heavily, blurring the distance. Hikers wear winter gear, including jackets and hats, navigating a path amidst the deep snow.

A group of ten people poses outdoors on rocks and snow amidst evergreen trees and foggy mountains. One person crouches on the left, another sits on a rock, and the rest stand, all smiling at the camera.

Three people swim in an icy, partly frozen lake surrounded by mountains and forest under a bright, sunny sky. The water is clear and blue, with large chunks of ice floating on the surface.

In a snowy landscape, seven people hike uphill between snow-covered trees; they wear winter clothing, with snow blanketing the ground and trees, and a misty backdrop.

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UW Cherry Blossoms @uwcherryblossom.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

If cherry blossoms were a movie 🌸

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 25/03/2026

Main character energy? That’s me. 🌸

A landscape featuring a building framed by blooming cherry blossoms under a blue sky. Branches hang overhead, and the structure is visible through trees with white flowers.

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 24/03/2026

Peak bloom, with a view 🌸

An aerial view showcases the University of Washington's campus, featuring red-brick buildings and blooming cherry blossom trees. In the background, Lake Washington is visible, along with a bridge, a stadium, and a distant mountain range under a clear sky.

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UW Cherry Blossoms @uwcherryblossom.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Trying to wait patiently for peak bloom…🫣🌸

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 19/03/2026

12 remarkable UW works of art—check out these noteworthy artworks across the UW campus in Seattle, capturing the University’s spirit, cultures, location and history. www.washington.edu/boundless/12...

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UW Cherry Blossoms @uwcherryblossom.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Some things never change 🫶🏼🌸

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 18/03/2026

12 straight wins 🤝 12 straight wins UW Softball (#17) and UW Women’s Tennis (#21) are dominating all season long.

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 17/03/2026

@uwcse.bsky.social researchers developed DopFone, a smartphone app that uses only a phone’s speaker & mic to accurately estimate fetal heart rate, mimicking a Doppler ultrasound. This tool could expand accessible pregnancy monitoring. www.washington.edu/news/2026/02...

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 16/03/2026

Despite limited practice due to one of the worst snow seasons in recent memory, the student-run Husky Ski Team at the University of Washington is heading to the USCSA National Championships. For the first time in team history, the men’s and women’s teams qualified in the same year. ⛷️

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uofwa.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu · 13/03/2026

I guess we got snow after all ☃️

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