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The University of Washington (UW) is a public research university located in Seattle, United States. Founded on November 4, 1861, UW is one of the oldest universities on the West Coast. The university has a diverse range of subsidiaries, including the University of Washington Bothell, University of Washington School of Medicine, and University of Washington School of Pharmacy. UW is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, American Chemical Society, and Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET.
The university is affiliated with several organizations, such as the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, and Association of American Universities. UW's motto is "Lux sit".
UW has a significant presence on social media, with accounts on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube. The university's official website is https://www.washington.edu/.
The University of Washington has a large number of employees, with a range of 10,000 to 49,999. The university has been granted 943 patents and has spun out several companies, including PierianDx, A-Alpha Bio, and Membrion, Inc..
UW owns several facilities, such as Husky Stadium, KUOW-FM, Suzzallo Library, and the Metropolitan Tract in Seattle. The university's headquarters are located at 4300 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195, United States.
