Last week Congressman Norm Dicks announced that he will retire at the end of the current congressional session. Read more from the UW Office of Federal Relations.
News and Updates
Update on the state senate budget
Senate Democrats released their budget proposal. For more information check out the Office of Planning and Budgeting blog.
UW President Michael Young released this statement regarding the Senate’s budget proposal:
“The Senate budget proposal released today puts a halt to four years of public disinvestment in higher education. The Senate is to be commended to taking this bold stance. Investing in students and their futures charts a course towards sustainable economic recovery and is the best possible form of securing our economic future. Higher education sets people on the path that provides a lifetime of benefits for themselves, their families, and our communities. The Legislature needs to adopt this budget for higher education.”
Six presidents discuss funding and futures
Six college and university presidents spoke to a packed Town Hall Feb. 1. See The Seattle Times coverage here.
UW among the best colleges for your money
A recent report from Kiplinger’s ranks UW in the top for public colleges and universities.
UW hosted EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson
UW recently hosted EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson. Watch video of the Town Hall.