Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest state-supported institutions of higher education on the West Coast and is one of the preeminent research universities in the world.
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This year we celebrate 150 years of history at the University of Washington, including the many profound acts of philanthropy that are key to our story. This 2010-11 Report to Contributors provides highlights about the private financial support and generosity for student scholarships, new and improved facilities and the recruitment and retention of our faculty who continue to make this University one of the best in the world. We invite you to review this report, knowing that you are the foundation of this university, as you have been throughout our history. As we move into our next 150 years, the support of partners like you will continue to drive our success.
Looking back, moving ahead | The First 50 Years | The Middle 50 Years | The Last 50 Years