January 8, 2009
It’s the real thing: Compostable Coca-Cola cup launched at UW
The UW is the pilot site for the first compostable paper cup designed specifically for soft drinks.
January 7, 2009
Compostable Coca-Cola cup launched at University of Washington
The University of Washington is the pilot site for the first compostable paper cup designed specifically for soft drinks and made from renewable resources.
January 2, 2009
Statement regarding death of UW student
The following statement is from University of Washington President Mark Emmert:
“The University is deeply saddened by the tragic death of Miles Murphy, a senior Germanics major.
December 18, 2008
President Mark Emmert’s statement regarding Gov. Gregoire’s proposed budget
The following statement is from University of Washington President Mark Emmert regarding Gov.
November 13, 2008
John Vinson selected as UW chief of police
John N.
November 6, 2008
Inspirations for Seales’ music range from Paris to Bellingham
Marc Seales and friends will present an evening of jazz that draws heavily on Seales’ recent experiences in Paris, as well as his own take on songs of his youth at 7:30 p.
John Vinson selected as UW chief of police
John N.
October 30, 2008
Danger, massive amounts of data ahead; eScience Institute can help
The UW’s new eScience Institute will help keep the UW competitive as research projects become ever more reliant on computation and on the analysis of massive amounts of data.
October 16, 2008
New course leads to student contest for environmental solutions
A new “Environmental Innovation Practicum” course, offered this quarter, will be a springboard for a universitywide competition that will encourage students to develop practical solutions to environmental problems.
October 14, 2008
Visiting scholars from Afghanistan reported missing
Five visiting scholars from Afghanistan at the University of Washington have been reported missing to the University of Washington Police.
October 13, 2008
Top UW administrators receive national honors
The UW’s president and provost have both been elected to prestigious national societies.
October 9, 2008
Faculty-staff-retiree gifts to the University show depths of connection
Campaign UW officially concluded several months ago, but the Faculty-Staff-Retiree Campaign for Students is still raising money through the end of the year.
October 2, 2008
Finalists for UW police chief to visit campus
Three finalists for the position of chief of the University of Washington Police Department will be visiting campus in October.
Consultants, subconsultants come together at second Capital Projects networking event
The Capital Projects Office recently held its second highly successful networking event for companies seeking a share of the UW’s capital projects, which typically amount to at least $300 million annually.
September 26, 2008
UW again receives grade of A- for sustainability
The University of Washington received a grade of A- on the College Sustainability Report Card, issued by the Sustainability Endowments Institute.
September 25, 2008
UW student ‘stands up with pride’ after winning songwriting contest
Catherine Henderson, who describes herself as a romantic at heart, wrote her prize winning Song of Washington, Stand Up with Pride for Washington, because she wanted to inspire people to be part of something bigger than themselves.
September 22, 2008
New Song of Washington selected, “Rise Up with Pride for Washington”
The University has selected a new Song of Washington, with lyrics by Catherine Henderson, a senior in the UW’s evening degree program in the humanities.
September 18, 2008
UW honors Rep. Helen Sommers with Regents Medal
The University of Washington Board of Regents, by unanimous vote today (Sept.
September 17, 2008
Emmert picks Woodward as athletic director
University of Washington President Mark A.
September 15, 2008
Freshman Convocation features Bill Gates as speaker
Bill Gates, chairman of Microsoft and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will be the featured speaker at the University of Washington’s 25th Annual Freshman Convocation, which begins at 10:30 a.
Regents to act on honorary degrees for three members of Gates family
The University of Washington Board of Regents will be asked to approve honorary doctorate degrees for three members of the Gates family at the board’s meeting Sept.
August 21, 2008
University of Washington ranked 11th best public university by U.S. News
The University of Washington was ranked the 11th best public university in the most recent edition of America’s Best Colleges released today by U.
August 7, 2008
Teachers as change agents: New UW Bothell teacher education program aims for something radical
A new program for secondary education teachers at UW Bothell is aimed not just at producing certificated teachers but also change agents.
A home away from home for international students
A week can make all the difference.
July 24, 2008
$2.68 billion raised in successful campaign
On July 17 the UW Foundation announced that more than $2.
Research1: YouTube + Facebook + you
Some people might describe Research1 as “YouTube meets Facebook in a research project setting.
July 17, 2008
UW concludes most successful fundraising campaign in its history
Today (July 17) the University of Washington Foundation announced that more than $2.
UW proposes plan to provide greater access for freshmen, produce more degrees in areas of critical state need
University of Washington President Mark A.
July 10, 2008
Everyone’s invited to grand opening of waterfront
Welcome to the grand re-opening of the UW’s southwest waterfront.
June 12, 2008
UW undergraduate resident tuition to increase about $400
The University of Washington Board of Regents today (June 12) approved an increase for undergraduate resident tuition of $408 for the 2008-9 academic year.
June 5, 2008
Moving Cunningham: Committee looking for new site for one of University’s oldest buildings
Cunningham Hall will be moving.
Stories of giving: Faculty, staff, retirees make a difference by supporting students
As Campaign UW: Creating Futures enters the home stretch, it is time to reflect on some gifts to the Faculty-Staff-Retiree Campaign for Students that are making a difference.
June 2, 2008
133rd Commencement at UW’s Seattle campus–2 p.m. June 14 at Husky Stadium
Mark A.
May 22, 2008
Vice presidents reminisce, look ahead
After 40 years of work on behalf of diversity at the UW, many of the challenges which prompted the initial protests still remain, but the agenda has broadened in ways that no one back in 1968 could have predicted.
May 14, 2008
UW recognizes 40 years of diversity May 20
On May 20, 1968, members of the Black Student Union staged a sit-in in the offices of University of Washington President Charles Odegaard.
May 9, 2008
University of Washington awards honorary degrees May 18 to Japanese American students incarcerated during World War II
The University on May 18 is honoring more than 450 Japanese American students who were forced to leave their studies after President Franklin Roosevelt signed Executive Order 99066 in 1942, leading to the incarceration of about 120,000 Japanese Americans on the West Coast.
May 8, 2008
Feeling musical? Cash prize offered for new ‘Song of Washington’
Quick, what is the first line to the UW’s alma mater (no fair looking it up)? OK, let’s try an easier question. May 5, 2008 The University of Washington was tied for third among American public research universities and 12th among both public and private institutions, in a recent report by the Center for Measuring University Performance. April 22, 2008 UW Provost Phyllis Wise announced today the selection of Thomas Baillie to become the next dean of the University of Washington School of Pharmacy. April 9, 2008 These photos were shot by Kathy Sauber, UW photographer.
University of Washington ranked fourth best public research university
Thomas Baillie selected as dean of UW School of Pharmacy
Photos of convocation at UW April 14 with Dalai Lama receiving honorary degree
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