University of Washington
University of Washington
The University of Washington (pronounced /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti ɒv ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/), also known as UW, is a public research university in Seattle, Washington, United States. The university's name is derived from the state it is located in, which was named after the first president of the United States, George Washington.
History
The University of Washington was founded in 1861, making it one of the oldest universities on the West Coast of the United States. It has three campuses: the largest in the University District of Seattle and two others in Tacoma and Bothell.
Academics
The University of Washington is known for its research in medicine and science, and it has a medical school, the University of Washington School of Medicine, which is internationally recognized for its work in areas such as Pathology, Genetics, and Public Health.
Related Terms
- Public University
- Research University
- Medical School
- West Coast of the United States
- Seattle
- Washington
- George Washington
- University District
- Tacoma
- Bothell
- University of Washington School of Medicine
- Pathology
- Genetics
- Public Health
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