Federal lawmakers are looking at an important week as they begin the countdown to the 4th of July recess. Up for consideration is completion of the highway bill and negotiations on student loan interest rates, flood insurance, Food and Drug Administration user fees and farm policy. Read more from the Office of Federal Relations.
News and Updates
UW royalties over $1.5 million
After the books closed for May the UW had surpassed $1.5 million in gross royalties for the current fiscal year — with a full month to go before it ends. This is a first in program history — go dawgs!
UW featured on Evening Magazine
KING-TV’s “Evening Magazine” (weeknights at 7 p.m. on KING 5) aired four segments on the UW throughout the week of May 21 in commemoration of the UW’s 150th anniversary celebration. Continue reading “UW featured on Evening Magazine”
More funding for engineering programs
More funding means more students who want to study engineering will have the opportunity in the future. Read more from the Seattle Times.
Tuition proposal submitted to Board of Regents
Tuition rates for the 2012-13 academic year are currently under consideration by the Board of Regents. The board will formally adopt new tuition rates in June. It is anticipated that the 16 percent legislatively authorized increase will be a starting point for resident undergraduate tuition rates, although a range of tuition rate increases is being presented for discussion.