October 1, 2009
New access ramp smoothes way to UW Bothell from I-405
A project whose gestation period spans nearly a decade reached fruition with a ceremony Sept.
September 23, 2009
UW opens “Husky Central” in downtown Seattle
On Thursday (Sept.
September 21, 2009
UW poet named MacArthur Fellow
Heather McHugh, Milliman Distinguished Writer-in-Residence in the Creative Writing Program of the English Department of the University of Washington, has been named a 2009 MacArthur Fellow by the John D.
September 17, 2009
Freshman Convocation features David Horsey as speaker
David Horsey, Pulitzer prize-winning editorial cartoonist, will be the featured speaker at the University of Washington’s 26th Annual Freshman Convocation, which begins at 10:30 a.
September 15, 2009
UW joins other leading research universities to launch futurity.org
Futurity. org covers the latest discoveries in science, engineering, the environment, health, and more.
UW royalties top $1 million; top licensees recognized
The University of Washington announced today that its annual trademarks and licensing royalties surpassed $1 million for just the second time in the history of the institution’s licensing program and the first time in over a decade.
August 20, 2009
$2.6 million grant will create alliance to double number of degrees awarded to minorities in technical fields
A regional alliance will work to increase minorities in science and engineering programs
UW wins new honors for sustainability efforts
The UW was ranked second in the country by Sierra Magazine for the University’s sustainability efforts, and it was also named to the 2010 Green Rating Honor Roll by the Princeton Review.
August 6, 2009
The Amgen Scholars Program: Encouraging a new generation of biomedical researchers
A chance encounter with a funny-looking rock when he was 8 years old helped launch Phillip Poonka’s lifelong interest in research.
July 9, 2009
Technology resources to be consolidated on ‘IT Connect’ Web page
UW Technology has launched a new Web site, IT Connect (<A href="http://itconnect.
June 25, 2009
UW to get six cell phone towers, part of new Strategic Mobile Initiative
Coming soon to the UW: improved cell phone coverage, as well as sizable discounts for individuals and offices that use either T-Mobile or AT&T.
June 4, 2009
Cauce goes ‘home’ to country she left 50 years ago
It was the trip of a lifetime, although it lasted just four days.
May 28, 2009
Students who like to jam create Improvised Music Project festival May 28-30
The Improvised Music Project’s first festival, a three-day event May 28-30, is intended to jump start a UW-based effort at rejuvenating the local scene for new music.
May 22, 2009
134th Commencement at UW’s Seattle campus–2 p.m. June 13 at Husky Stadium
Mark A.
May 21, 2009
Broad strategies, student input key to new UW Climate Action Plan
The first draft of the UW’s Climate Action Plan, which charts a strategic vision for the UW’s commitment in achieving climate neutrality, is now available for comment.
May 14, 2009
Kellye Testy selected as dean of the UW School of Law
UW Provost Phyllis Wise has announced that Kellye Testy, who currently is dean and professor of law at Seattle University, will become dean of the UW School of Law, effective Sept.
Kellye Testy selected as dean of the UW School of Law
University of Washington Provost Phyllis Wise has announced that Kellye Testy, who currently is dean and professor of law at Seattle University, will become dean of the UW School of Law, effective Sept.
May 7, 2009
Nearly 900 faculty, staff, retirees create endowments to support students
Alvin Kwiram calls it a story of perseverance.
April 30, 2009
Two new tools for UW teachers: An online grade book and photos of their students
A shortage of number two pencils has caused a change in the way the UW handles its grade reports.
April 23, 2009
Defense Secretary Robert Gates to be UW 2009 commencement speaker
Robert M.
April 22, 2009
Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates to be UW Commencement speaker
Robert M.
UW tops national primary care medical school rankings for 16th straight year
The University of Washington again has been ranked first among primary care medical schools in the country, according to annual rankings of graduate and professional programs provided by U.
April 2, 2009
Guatemalan workers get severance pay, thanks to UW student efforts
A discovery by a UW student task force about the treatment of workers being laid off from a Guatemalan apparel factory in February 2008 has finally led to legally due severance payments for most of those workers.
State relations director to do live chat on budget situation April 2
One budget is bad.
March 12, 2009
UW named Government Agency of the Year for its work with minority-owned businesses
The University of Washington was recognized recently as the 2009 Government Agency of the Year by the Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council.
Who’s watching? UW units are finding out in UWTV report
This week, for the first time, some 60 UW units are learning more about who is watching their videos produced through UWTV.
March 5, 2009
Jerry Baldasty selected as dean and vice provost of the UW Graduate School
Provost Phyllis Wise has announced that Jerry Baldasty, who has been serving as interim dean and vice provost of the Graduate School since August 2008, has accepted the permanent position.
March 3, 2009
Fundraising office cutbacks affect 86 positions
Employment cutbacks in the University of Washington’s office of University Advancement, triggered by declines in the stock market, will affect 86 positions.
February 26, 2009
Wiring University for 21st century educational needs remains work in progress, survey shows
Three years ago, students, faculty and TAs responding to a survey on technologies for teaching and learning identified the need for more access to technology and software in classrooms.
February 24, 2009
UW terminates licensing agreement with apparel maker Russell Corporation
The University of Washington has terminated its agreement with Russell Corp.
‘Journalism on the Brink?’: UW, online journalists host panel Feb. 25
The Seattle chapter of the Online News Association and the UW Department of Communication will host a panel discussion, “Journalism on the Brink? Can Digital Save It?” The discussion will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.
February 20, 2009
UW transfers human remains from anthropology archive to Medical Examiner
The University of Washington has transferred the remains of eight individuals whose bones were in the archives of a UW forensic anthropologist working at the UW from 1968 to 1991 to the King County Medical Examiner’s Office.
February 19, 2009
UW is one of six ‘suns’ in map of tech industry’s ‘solar system’
A new map depicts the “solar system” of the Puget Sound technology industry as it developed over the past 30 years, as told through the genealogy of 711 companies, institutions and organizations.
Legislature faced with unpalatable alternatives in patching state budget’s hole
The good news from Olympia is that legislators’ attention has been focused extensively on higher education for the past several weeks.
February 12, 2009
Proposed 2009-11 UW budget cuts would cost 600-800 jobs
If the budget cuts proposed in December by Gov.
Information technology needs present challenge, interviews show
Meeting the information technology needs of the UW’s research leaders is going to challenge the University to provide the right kinds of resources and sufficient resources, not just in traditional infrastructure but in human expertise.
February 9, 2009
Proposed 2009-11 UW budget cuts would cost 600-800 jobs
If the budget cuts proposed in December by Gov.
February 5, 2009
UW seeks to deepen its commitment to sustainability
In the next two months, an energetic team of faculty, staff and students from all three campuses, coming together as the Climate Action Team, will be developing the first draft of a blueprint for deepening the UW’s commitment to sustainability.
January 15, 2009
New Housing and Food Services director named
Pamela Schreiber, who has more than 20 years of experience in higher education, including extensive experience in housing at large institutions, has been selected as the UW’s new director of housing and food services, Vice President and Vice Provost for Student Life Eric Godfrey has announced.
Many ideas received but more are welcome as administrators ponder UW’s budget
So far, the Office of Planning and Budgeting has received more than 220 ideas from across the University on cutting costs, increasing efficiency and maintaining quality in what are expected to be lean financial times.
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