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Featured stories in the latest issue
The UW increases its economic impact
$20.9 billion. 111,951 jobs. A new report shows how the UW’s record impact is driving Washington’s economy forward.
Healthy oceans for healthy communities
Navy veteran Chris Mantegna is a first-generation UW grad student whose collaborative research on Puget Sound shellfish could reshape our understanding of the marine ecosystem’s health — and how that impacts the food humans eat.
Growing connections through Indigenous practices
The UW Farm’s partnership with wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House highlights traditional Indigenous food and farming practices that honor the land.