The University of Washington celebrated W Day today in honor of the UW’s 153rd birthday. We also challenged ourselves to raise $200,000 and we exceeded that goal – the More Purple giving challenge raised $205,807!
Read more about the Boundless Celebration!
Join in the SustainableUW Festival this week on campus! The festival celebrates environmental stewardship and sustainability efforts at the University of Washington, highlighting contributions and leadership efforts across campus as well as providing opportunities for students, faculty and staff to get involved.
You can find more information from Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability.
The University of Washington is embarking on an “Innovation Agenda” and building on our long-standing work to drive the Puget Sound region and Washington state forward. Read President Michael K. Young’s guest opinion column in The Seattle Times.
A group of state legislators and staff visited campus to tour the UW’s Clean Energy Institute. The group heard from CEI’s staff about its innovative faculty and cutting-edge research in next generation solar energy and battery technologies.
In 2013, the Legislature invested $3 million to establish the Institute at the UW. In its inaugural year, CEI faculty and graduate student researchers have begun conducting leading-edge research with the power to sustain and grow Washington’s leadership and economic advantages in clean energy.
Read more and see photos from the Office of State Relations.
The University of Washington was ranked second in the U.S. among the best colleges for veterans. U.S. News and World Report ranked schools that participate in federal initiatives helping veterans and active-duty service members with applications, financial aid and degree completion. The UW joins Georgetown, Pennsylvania State University-University Park, The Ohio State University and University of Texas-Austin among the top ranked schools for vets. Read more from U.S. News & World Report.
