2 UW Medicine professors named to TIME's '100 Most Influential People of 2022' list
Genome scientist Evan Eichler and infectious disease researcher Tulio de Oliveira are both professors at the University of Washington School of Medicine. They have also been named to the TIME 100 List, gaining recognition with the likes of famous artists, innovators, activists and world leaders.
UW Medicine pediatrics expert shares tips on navigating baby formula shortage
Families continue to struggle with the nationwide baby formula shortage, which may take months to fix. In the meantime, a pediatrics professor at UW Medicine has some strategies to keep your children healthy.
UW Medicine's COVID-19 vaccine seeks authorization for use outside U.S.
UW Medicine's "second generation" COVID-19 vaccine is nearing the end of clinical testing, and may soon be administered in South Korea.
UW Medicine says benefit of FDA-approved 2nd booster shot is 'very marginal'
The FDA has authorized a second COVID-19 booster shot for people ages 50 and up, but researchers at UW Medicine believe the benefits are limited.
UW Medicine seeks participants for Novavax booster study
UW Medicine seeks participants for a trial on Novavax's COVID-19 booster shot.
Cherry blossoms at UW: Peak bloom expected mid-March
The University of Washington will be welcoming visitors back this month to enjoy the iconic cherry blossoms in the Quad. During the pandemic, school officials asked people to avoid going to the campus to see the cherry blossoms in person but to enjoy them virtually.
Cherry blossoms at UW: Peak bloom expected mid-March
The University of Washington will be welcoming visitors back this month to enjoy the iconic cherry blossoms in the Quad.
UW to bring back in-person graduation ceremonies
For the first time in two years, University of Washington is bringing back in-person commencement ceremonies—including for students who graduated virtually in 2020 and 2021.
Former UW Husky speaks openly about mental health with clothing line
Former University of Washington Huskies are speaking openly about mental health and have created a clothing line to have those discussions.
Former UW, NFL player charged in Pierce County with assaulting ex-girlfriend, making threats
Former University of Washington and NFL tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins, 29, is accused of beating his ex-girlfriend in Pierce County and threatening people.
UW Medicine reopens COVID test sites in Ballard, Lake Sammamish
UW Medicine is reopening two COVID-19 testing sites in the Puget Sound region, after closing them due to capacity concerns.
University language guide says 'grandfather,' 'housekeeping,' 'spirit animal' are 'problematic' words
A University of Washington language guide is calling everyday words used by Americans "problematic."
University of Washington to return to in-person learning
The University of Washington will return to in-person learning at the end of January after starting winter quarter online because of an omicron-fueled spike in COVID-19 cases.
UW researchers develop new, highly-accurate COVID-19 test
University of Washington researchers have developed a new, quick COVID-19 test that they say matches the accuracy of PCR tests.
UW researchers develop fast, highly-accurate COVID-19 test
University of Washington researchers have developed a new, quick COVID-19 test that they say matches the accuracy of PCR tests.
UW reduces capacity at COVID-19 test sites, reserved only for those with symptoms or exposure
Just as COVID-19 Omicron variant cases surge in western Washington, there will soon be fewer testing options available to the public.
UW Medicine postpones non-urgent surgeries due to recent COVID surge
A rising number of COVID cases has led UW Medicine to postpone non-urgent surgeries.
WSU vs. UW basketball game postponed due to COVID-19 protocols
Wednesday evening’s Apple Cup of basketball between the Washington State Cougars and University of Washington Huskies in Pullman is postponed.
UW to return to online learning for start of 2022
Students at the University of Washington will wait a little longer to return to campus after the holidays.
UW to return to online learning for start of 2022 as Omicron cases rise
The University of Washington is going back to online learning for the start of winter quarter, due to rising cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.