Posted: May 7, 2013
In 1936, when Jesse Owens made headlines by winning Olympic gold in front of Adolf Hitler, nine University of Washington rowers improbably did the same in competition that had been dominated by Germany. An upcoming book vividly tells the tale. Read more »
Posted: May 7, 2013
John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation names 173 fellows for 2013. Read more »
Posted: May 6, 2013
This week marks the 1000th cruise for the UW's Clifford A. Barnes research vessel, a converted tugboat that has spent decades exploring Puget Sound and Pacific Northwest waters and is now reaching the end of its UW career. Read more »
Posted: May 6, 2013
More than 100 UW undergraduates will share information about their volunteer activities at the Spring Celebration of Service and Leadership, Tuesday, May. Read more »
Posted: May 6, 2013
A new device will give hospitals and research labs a much easier way to separate DNA from human fluid samples to help with genome sequencing, disease diagnosis and forensic investigations. Read more »
Posted: May 2, 2013
May is bike to campus month || Math at top speed: Exploding drag racing myths || UW recognized for campus tree management Read more »
Posted: May 2, 2013
The mountain is going to have to go it alone when the fountain is shut down this month for routine maintenance. Read more »
Posted: May 2, 2013
"Sanctum" by James Coupe and Juan Pampin opens at the Henry Art Gallery and the School of Music celebrates the life and music of Charles Ives. Read more »
Posted: May 1, 2013
The UW has announced this year's Awards of Excellence recipients, recognizing achievements in teaching, mentoring, public service and staff support. Read more »
Posted: May 1, 2013
Mary Lidstrom and David Kaplan are among the 84 new members announced by National Academy of Sciences. Read more »
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