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The whole town is lit up with purple. Thank you, Seattle! Let’s make tomorrow special. 💜
#PurpleReign #GoHuskies
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We’re proud of our Huskies. A bittersweet end to a magical season. @UW_Football
THANK YOU, Husky Nation. Seeing you rally behind these Dawgs has been so special. 💜💛
#GoHuskies
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University of Washington biochemist David Baker has won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his pioneering work designing new proteins that can neutralize viruses, target cancer cells, and more.
Read more from @uwmedicine: go.uw.edu/2024NobelPrize
#NobelPrize #GoHuskies
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We condemn last night’s violent and illegal occupation of a UW building. Roughly 30 people were arrested and we thank UWPD, Seattle Police and the Washington State Patrol for their assistance in a swift resolution.
Full statement: washington.edu/president/202…
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Doesn’t get any better than this view! 😍 Shout out to curiosityseattle for getting this breathtaking photo of campus and the city.
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Happy birthday, @DubsUW!
The best thing about birthdays are the presents — we hope a trip to the #NationalChampionship will suffice. 🥳
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We have made the appropriate offices aware of this tweet so they can look into it further. Her statement is certainly at odds with the values of inclusivity that the UW steadfastly supports.
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RIP to UW alum Steve Pool, '77. Always a staple in our Puget Sound community, Steve will be deeply missed. 💜💛
Steve's legendary career with @komonews spanned more than four decades, serving as one of our region's most trusted weathermen.
📷: KOMO News
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Breathtaking shot of #Eclipse2024 from our campus here in Seattle, Washington.
🌕 🌖 🌗 🌘 🌑 🌒 🌓 🌔 🌕
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Right now they're just budding, but the cherry trees that line the Quad at the University of Washington here in Seattle are set to reach peak bloom after March 20 according to our campus arborist.
Don't know about you, but we can't wait.🌸--bit.ly/3VldnxU
ALT Wide aerial shot of the UW Quad with Cherry Blossoms in bloom directly below, sautrating the green grass with pink blossoms.
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We’re heartbroken by the passing of @UW_WSoccer goalkeeper Mia Hamant following her courageous battle with cancer.
Our thoughts tonight are with her family, teammates and the entire Husky community.
💜🐾 — gohuskies.com/news/2025/11/6…
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Michael Penix has left his mark on this University and then some. We're proud of you, Mike — now let's go beat Texas! 💜 💛
📷: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
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Shout out to our partners @AlaskaAir for helping get Husky Nation to New Orleans for the #CFBPlayoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl!
More flights have just been added: alaskaair.com
#GoHuskies x #PurpleReign
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The University of Washington is ranked No. 7 in the world on the 2024 @usnews Best Global Universities list just released. The UW also holds the No. 2 spot among public institutions in the United States. #GoHuskies 💜🐾 -- bit.ly/3L4fY9j
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Purple party bus in the sky!
SEA ✈️ NOLA
Thanks, @AlaskaAir, for getting these Dawgs down to the big game! 🏈
#GoHuskies
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Starting Monday, March 9, classes at UW campuses will no longer be meeting in person thru the end of winter quarter March 20. Campuses will remain OPEN. This action is to support social-distancing steps the region is taking to fight #COVID19. More here: bit.ly/UWhealthAndPrevention
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George Clooney sighting on campus 👀
📸: Daniel Kim / @seattletimes
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ALT George Clooney (left) and author Daniel James Brown (right)
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Test test, is this thing on? 🎤
Announcement: @DubsUW is the gooddest boi. We will not be taking any questions. 💜
#NationalDogDay
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A word from @huskyband Director Brad McDavid ahead of his final game with @UW_Football. 30 years of excellence. Thank you, Brad! 💜💛
#GoHuskies
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The University of Washington has been named one of the most beautiful college campuses in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure.
Can't disagree with them. 🌸📚🗻| travelandleisure.com/attract…
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Next stop: Houston. 😎
THANK YOU, Husky Nation, for helping to send off our Dawgs!
#UnderDAWGnation
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Sending out word that Sam Dubal, UW assistant professor of anthropology, is missing. Please see the tweet below for details on how to help.
My brother Sam Dubal is missing. This is an active search and rescue. He is 34yrs old, 5’9” and 160 lbs. He was camping in a remote area in #mountraniere near #Seattle. Please retweet - any tips needed twitter and to Ranger Braun at matthew_braun@nps.gov. @UW
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Thanks, Twitter. Now our followers can enjoy campus aaaaaand downtown in a single image 😜 #nocroptwitter
ALT Campus aerial, summer, cloudy, the quad
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Our Cherry Blossoms' peak bloom yesterday just happened to coincide with the first day of Spring.
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Did you know that the first physician to ID the spread of the novel coronavirus in the U.S. works at the UW? Helen Chu, UW assoc. prof. of medicine, allergy & infectious diseases, has been named 2021 Washingtonian of the Year. Big kudos to you, Dr. Chu! huddle.uwmedicine.org/helen-…
ALT Dr. Helen Chu in her laboratory
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It's happening! Inspired by the heroic UW Men's Rowing team of 1936 and the book by Daniel James Brown, "The Boys in the Boat" movie — directed by George Clooney — opens in theaters on Dec. 25!
Warning: Viewing this trailer may cause goosebumps and overwhelming Husky pride. 💜💛
This Christmas, the race is on. Watch the official trailer for #TheBoysInTheBoat, from director George Clooney, starring Joel Edgerton and Callum Turner. Based on the best-selling book on the inspirational true story of the 1936 @UW rowing team. Only in theaters this Christmas.
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Thunderstorm video from earlier tonight. Huskies are headed back on the field now. GO DAWGS!!
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Fall colors at Green Lake. Where’s your favorite place for fall in Seattle? 🍁
#SeattleSunday
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After the May 5 building takeover, 34 people were arrested and face charges.
21 are students—each has been suspended and banned from UW campuses.
UW condemns antisemitism and is taking concrete actions to improve the campus climate.
Read more: washington.edu/news/2025/05/…
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Basking in cherry perfection! 🌸
#UWcherryblossoms
ALT An aerial view of the UW Quad with cherry trees in bloom
ALT A malamute sitting underneath cherry trees
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Scenes from this fall. 🍂
We truly miss having you on campus, Huskies! 💜
ALT Mt. Rainier
ALT UW campus, Fall 2020
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The University of Washington is ranked #⃣8⃣ in the world and #⃣2⃣ among U.S. public universities by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Global Universities list just released this week. #GoHuskies | lnkd.in/giiku4_v
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University of Washington rowing alumni set a record for our program with 11 total medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. If "UW Rowing Alumni" were a country, it would be sitting in 12th place on the overall Olympic Medal Table. 🏅 -- bit.ly/3LRfLXg
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Remember: It rains here all the time. 😉
ALT A sunny college campus shown from above
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You may have already met Ryan Fournier without knowing it. 👀 Ryan graduates this week with a degree in Geography and minor in Informatics. During his time here, he's also been Harry the Husky for 5 years and a @DubsUW handler for 3 years! 😮
Congrats, Ryan! 🎉 🎓
#UWgrad24
ALT Ryan Fournier with Dubs
ALT Harry the Husky with Dubs at a football game.
ALT Harry the Husky in front of a cheering crowd
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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. 1/3
ALT Indoor shot of Mary Brunkow on a phone call at a wooden table with a laptop and mug. A dog rests on a dark leather couch in the background.
ALT Mary Brunkow smiles at a table with a laptop, phone, 'New Scientist' magazine, and a blue mug. She wears a plaid shirt over a white top. Crutches lean against the wall in the background.
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Me: I can totally be responsible and make it to my two 8:30 a.m. classes this quarter.
Also me up at 4:30 a.m. on the second day of the quarter:
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Happy birthday to us! Today we turn 164, but we think we don't look a day over 157. 💅
ALT A landscape image with a campus pathway lined with colorful autumn trees leading towards a lake and a distant snow-capped mountain under a partly cloudy sky.
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This new University of Washington commercial will spark your Husky pride and make you proud we're here in the Pacific Northwest. It’s about to air nationwide, but here’s your sneak peek. (P.S. the voice is Hacks actress and UW alum Jean Smart)
More: uw.edu/boundless
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Press start to activate championship mode. 🎮
#PurpleReign
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BREAKING: @DubsUW named one of the goodest bois in college mascots nationwide by @usnews. 🐶
usnews.com/education/slidesh…
ALT Dubs the malamute with his mouth open trying to catch a cherry blossom petal
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ALT Dubs the malamute sitting on a purple and gold throne
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Thinking of our friends @UWMadison (the other U-Dub). Our weather woes ain't got nothin' on you guys!
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All aboard the hype train... Dawgs just left the station.
#PurpleReign / @uw_football
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Happiest birthday to our favorite, cutest and gooddest boi, Dubs! 🎉🎂
Dubs is now 7 years old. Still a puppy! 💜 💛 @DubsUW
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Dubs @UWMascot is ready for #SuperBowlXLIX & more winning plays by his fave @Seahawks player, @UW alum @chopchop_15!
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At 133 decibels, Husky Stadium has hit one of the loudest crowd levels in college football history. Tomorrow we need ALL of your howls. 🔊🐾 #GoDawgs
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Capturing a beautiful winter evening at Gasworks Park for #SeattleSunday ❄️
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Congrats to University of Washington alum Jean Smart tonight on winning her 6th Emmy for her role in 'Hacks'!
She also lent her amazing voice to our latest UW commercial, now airing nationwide. Watch it here: go.uw.edu/2024UWBrandAnthem
#GoHuskies #EmmyAwards2024
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When even the sky is purple. 🥰 💜 #PurpleFriday
📷 : University Photography
ALT boats are docked in the water at sunset
ALT a purple sky with clouds and trees in the foreground
ALT the sun is shining brightly over the mountains with purple sky in the background
ALT a snow covered mountain with trees in the foreground and purple sky in the background
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Happy #nationalpuppyday Huskies! Reminiscing on our beloved Dubs as a young pup! WOOF! @UWMascot
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This is awesome, and a perfect example of what @UW_Football means by #BuiltForLife! 💜💛
Here are pics of @UW_Football @uw player Myles Gaskin making a dream come true for a #Huskies fan on hospice care with a brain tumor. True heart of gold, taking time to visit her at her home. 💜💛
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"The University of Washington has always been really good to me and there is no reason to just run out as soon as I can," says @UW_Football RB Myles Gaskin. 💜💛
Huskies star RB Myles Gaskin says he will return to UW for his senior season (via @A_Jude) st.news/2DjFd64
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