University of Washington facts for kids
The University of Washington (often called UW) is a big public university in the U.S. state of Washington. It's located in the city of Seattle, Washington. More than 40,000 students go to school here!
UW is well-known for its sports teams, called the Huskies. They are part of the Pacific-12 Conference and compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
Every year, the University of Washington has a special football game against its big rival, Washington State University. This game is known as the Apple Cup. It's a really exciting event for fans of both universities! As of 2010, the University of Washington has won the Apple Cup 66 times, while Washington State University has won 31 times. UW also holds the record for the longest winning streak in the Apple Cup, with 8 wins in a row.
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About the University of Washington
The University of Washington is one of the oldest universities on the West Coast of the United States. It was started way back in 1861. It's a very important school for the state of Washington. Students can study many different subjects here, from science and engineering to arts and history. The campus is very beautiful, with lots of green spaces and interesting buildings.
Sports and the Huskies
The University of Washington's sports teams are called the Huskies, and their mascot is a husky dog named Harry. They play in many different sports, including football, basketball, and volleyball. The Huskies compete against other big universities in the Pacific-12 Conference. Their games are a big part of university life and are very popular with students and fans.
The Apple Cup Rivalry
The Apple Cup is a special football game played each year between the University of Washington Huskies and the Washington State University Cougars. It's a big tradition in Washington state. The game is usually played in November, and fans from both schools get very excited about it. It's a friendly competition that brings people together to cheer for their favorite team.
Images for kids
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Grammar, Class of 1883
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Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition on the UW campus toward Mount Rainier in 1909
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Geyser Basin at the University of Washington, 1919
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Aerial view of campus, circa 1922.
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The UW Quad pictured in 2007
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The university's landmark reading room, inside Suzzallo Library.
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UW Tower, a conference space and administrative building.
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The Hec Edmundson Pavilion hosts basketball and volleyball events.
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The rebuilt Husky Stadium, in 2016.
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The costumed mascot, Harry the Husky, at a basketball game.
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In Spanish: Universidad de Washington para niños
