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Exceptional learning opportunities are around every corner. Our students have gone to the moon. Mapped the human genome. Broken the sound barrier. Created vaccines. Negotiated peace. What amazing things will UW grads do next? Read more
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No matter where you are, Husky Happy Hours are a great way to plug into the University of Washington's strong network of alumni. Connect with UW grads in a casual setting and meet fellow alumni in your area. Details
Visit Husky Central in downtown Seattle. It's a one-stop location for "everything Husky." Store info
The Board of Regents voted at a special meeting to appoint Phyllis M. Wise, UW provost and executive vice president, to serve as interim president of the University of Washington while the regents conduct a search for a new president to replace Mark Emmert.
As provost, Wise is the university’s chief academic and chief budget officer, and the second-highest university administrator.
Amazon is now selling more electronic books than hardcover versions, and the online retailer says even it's surprised by how fast things have changed.
"I think the thing that's compelling to most people is it sounds like the beginning of the end," says Joseph Janes, a professor at the UW's iSchool.
Janes was interviewed by NPR regarding the milestone. Listen to the story.
For a lifetime of accomplishments, Estella Leopold, 83, was just named the recipient of the International Cosmos Prize. The award pays 40 million yen, about $460,000.
"I nearly fell over, right out of my chair," Leopold said Monday, sitting in said chair in her office at the University of Washington, where she has been teaching and conducting research for more than 35 years. "It's an unexpected delight, but at the same time, I am duly humbled."
When you're harnessed to safety ropes and walking across a log dozens of feet in the air, you had better trust the folks who are spotting you from below.
Thankfully, trust and team-building exercises are right at the heart of Outdoor Adventure, a set of summer experiences offered to new UW students by First Year Programs, in addition to the standard college orientation all incoming freshmen receive.
A new study concludes that the total economic impact created within the state by the University of Washington is $9.1 billion annually. For every dollar in state funding, the UW returned $1.48 in tax revenue to the state.
"This comprehensive analysis demonstrates clearly that the University of Washington is a major contributor to the success of our state's economy--from dollars and jobs to leadership and innovation," says UW President Mark Emmert.
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Buckle up. Transportation research at the UW is about to shift into a high gear. The new TransNow TransLab provides a space for researchers to discuss ideas and share data. UWeek
The 2010 Raise the Woof will be held on Friday, August 27, just a week and a day before the Husky football team opens the season at Brigham Young on Sept. 4. Register online. Read More
From museums, to digital and fine art, to stage performances, Arts at the UW offers you a world of creative experiences. Come see what's going on. Arts UW
