Learn more about how WSECU collaborated with landscape designer and UW graduate student Britton Shepard to bring a vacant lot to life in the U District. Continue reading “UW grad student brings life to a U District vacant lot”
News and Updates
UW maintains 15th in the world ranking
The University of Washington was again ranked No. 15 on the Academic Ranking of World Universities list released by Shanghai Jiao Tong University researchers. The UW also remained 13th among U.S. universities and fourth among public institutions worldwide. Read more from UW Today.
UW faculty elected to Washington State Academy of Sciences
The Washington State Academy of Sciences announced that twelve UW scientists and engineers have been elected to the academy. According to a statement released by the organization, the new members were selected for “their outstanding record of scientific achievement and willingness to work on behalf of the academy in bringing the best available science to bear on issues within the state of Washington.” Read more from UW Today.
New from UW 360: UW Libraries conservation of rare books
The 13 libraries on the UW Seattle campus contain more knowledge, books and archives than many city libraries. Their books are handled and read each and every day, year after year. What happens when some of those precious books need repairs? In this UW 360 story, meet the skilled staff in the UW Libraries Conservation Department and learn about the specialized work they do preserving these rare and one-of-a-kind books. Watch it here.
Learn more about the UW’s DO-IT Center
Learn more about the work of the UW’s DO-IT Center and how they are empowering students with all sorts of disabilities. Watch the UW 360 story here.