University of Washington in the news

University of Washington's cross country teams competed in the Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational, with the women's team finishing 16th and the men's team 24th.

The Institute for Protein Design at UW Medicine received a substantial grant of AI computing power from The Jen-Hsun and Lori Huang Foundation to accelerate the development of open-source AI models for protein design with broad applications.

UW Basketball coach Danny Sprinkle attended Big Ten media day with a largely new roster, predicting breakout seasons for two players despite a low preseason ranking.

UW football coach Jedd Fisch is Washington's highest-paid public employee according to new state salary data, though he earns less than many Big Ten counterparts.

The University of Washington's 13th-ranked men's and 23rd-ranked women's cross country teams are returning to competition at the Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational, using it as a crucial course preview for the upcoming Big Ten Championships.

Three scientists from the University of Washington School of Medicine, Nicole Lieberman, Saori Sakaue, and Autumn G. York, received NIH New Innovator awards for their research in syphilis, genomics, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Washington's Beach Dawgs are heading to the SCE West Coast Championships to compete against top-ranked teams after two pairs recently reached the Alki Fall Classic semifinals, with one pair winning and qualifying for nationals.

University of Washington researchers created "DirectHop," a 1-gram hopping robot capable of multiple hops and clearing a stair step.

The Big Ten Conference announced the University of Washington's 2026-27 men's basketball schedule, including TV designations and tip times for their exhibition, non-conference, and Big Ten games.

Washington Women's Basketball team will attend the 2026 Big Ten Basketball Media Days on October 7th, with live coverage on Big Ten Network.

University of Washington researchers are developing a fentanyl vaccine to prevent overdoses by training the immune system to block the drug from reaching the brain, with human trials anticipated.

The Washington football team is playing Iowa at home for the first time since 1963.

UW Tacoma paid $375,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a former assistant professor regarding disability accommodation.

University of Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. is struggling with field awareness, leading to critical turnovers that have cost the Huskies in recent games.

The 15th-ranked Washington women's soccer team will play USC at home, hosting the annual Welcome Back Dawg Pack match and showcasing a strong defensive record and experienced roster.

The University of Washington women's volleyball team lost its first match of the season to Illinois in a three-set sweep.

University of Washington begins construction on a new $231.1 million Chemical Sciences Building to modernize its chemistry department facilities.

A research station at Bloedel Reserve will study how nature affects human health, led by the University of Washington Center for Nature and Health.

The University of Washington delayed proposed updates to its Student Conduct Code amid criticism that the changes could restrict student free speech and protests.

Unionized University of Washington employees rejected a contract offer lacking wage increases and AI protections, planning a picket on October 1, 2026.