UW News


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

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.


Moving Cunningham: Committee looking for new site for one of University’s oldest buildings

Cunningham Hall will be moving.


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

University of Washington ranked fourth best public research university

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

Thomas Baillie selected as dean of UW School of Pharmacy

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

Photos of convocation at UW April 14 with Dalai Lama receiving honorary degree

These photos were shot by Kathy Sauber, UW photographer.



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