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What font does UW use?
Open Sans
We use one font throughout the site—Open Sans in Regular and Bold. Open Sans is simple and easy to read and a UW brand font designed specifically for the web.
What shade of purple is UW?
Color Codes of Washington Huskies in RGB, CMYK, Pantone and HEX
| Color Name | RGB Color Code | HEX Color Code |
|---|---|---|
| Purple | (51, 0, 111) | #4B2E83 |
| Gold | (232, 211, 162) | #B7A57A |
| Metallic Gold | (145, 123, 76) | #85754D |
Why is UW purple and gold?
The name Huskies and the regal colors of Purple and Gold probably don’t immediately come together in your mind, but UW’s colors were voted on by the student body in 1896. The Purple and Gold color scheme, taken from Lord Byron’s poem above, predates the Husky nickname by a decade or more.
Why is UW purple?
Our colors tell a story of tradition, distinction and unmatched spirit. Purple evokes passionate pride. It’s the color that stands out as most quintessentially to our University and is therefore the dominant color in our communications. Gold symbolizes excellence.
What font is the Washington Post logo?
The Washington Post Font Creator It is called an “Engravers Old English” font and is closest to today’s “Old London Alternative” Font. The font we see today of The Washington Post logo was created by a prolific American typeface designer and technician.
Who owns the University of Washington?
University of Washington
| Former name | Territorial University of Washington (1861–1889) |
|---|---|
| Endowment | $4.88 billion (2021) |
| Budget | $8.82 billion (FY 2021) |
| President | Ana Mari Cauce |
| Provost | Mark Richards |
What is UW known for?
Ranked the 10th best global university,* the UW is home to a renowned medical center and top-ranked programs in medicine, engineering, nursing, law, business and social work. The UW is the country’s top public research institution and one of the oldest universities on the West Coast.
How do you get a full ride to University of Washington?
If students are admitted to the UW and qualify for the Husky Promise, we promise to pay their tuition. The Husky Promise guarantees full tuition and standard fees will be covered by grant or scholarship support for eligible Washington state students.
What font does the Post use?
There is, however, one shocking thing about the movie: the font. That is Helvetica, a font typically associated with American Apparel, mass public transportation, and Swedish furniture. Helvetica is not just a marketing choice; it is also the first thing you see in the movie itself.
Is UW Seattle an elite school?
As a working class school, UW is definitely elite, but compared to other much elite schools for the elite then ya, UW is not Stanford. I rarely interact with other people from UW CSE, this is the case even in Seattle as its just not a very big program.
What is unique about UW?
Bubble gum, vinyl, synthetic rubber and the color TV tube were all invented at the UW. The idea for the Wave was conceived at the UW in 1981. Husky Stadium has the record for having the loudest game in college football history: 130 decibels in 1992 against the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Does University of Washington consider legacy?
The public institutions on the list, UC Berkeley and University of Washington, also do not consider legacy status in their official admissions processes because of their government charters. MIT and CalTech do not consider legacy status.