August 17, 2007

University of Washington is ranked 11th best public university by U.S. News

The University of Washington is tied for the 11th best public university in the most recent edition of America’s Best Colleges released today by U.

August 16, 2007

Information: It’s at the center now

What is information management, and why should you care about it?

Information management is the term used to describe the storage and maintenance of data, especially large and complex sets of data.

Emmert signs protest letter

UW President Mark A.

August 8, 2007

President Emmert signs letter protesting threatened British boycott of Israeli universities

University of Washington President Mark A.

August 2, 2007

Research funding tops $1 billion

The UW received more than $1 billion in grant and contract research funding for the most recent fiscal year, marking the first time it has reached this level.

August 1, 2007

University of Washington achieves $1 billion research milestone

The University of Washington received over $1 billion in grant and contract research funding for the most recent fiscal year, marking the first time it has reached this level.

July 26, 2007

Governor Gregoire selects Erin Lennon as UW student regent

Erin Lennon, who will be entering her third year in the UW Law School, has been selected as student regent at the UW for the 2007-08 academic year.

June 21, 2007

University signs on to anti-sweatshop program

The UW has become a signatory to the Designated Suppliers Program of the Worker Rights Consortium, which works to assure that all University-licensed apparel is made in factories meeting specific criteria regarding fair labor practices.

June 7, 2007

Sheila Edwards Lange selected as vice president for minority affairs and vice provost for diversity

University of Washington President Mark A.

May 31, 2007

Commencements slated June 8-10

Mark A.

Giving back: Faculty, staff and retirees contribute to the UW out of their values

Each faculty, staff or retiree gift to the UW is a story of relationships — of how people choose to work at the UW because it reflects their values, and how those values are carried out not just in their working days but in the gifts they choose to make.

UW signs on to Designated Suppliers Program of anti-sweatshop coalition

The University of Washington has become a signatory to the Designated Suppliers Program of the Worker Rights Consortium, which works to assure that all university-licensed apparel is made in factories meeting specific criteria regarding fair labor practices.

May 17, 2007

Faculty salaries closing gap; staff, librarians also to get increases

The Board of Regents will be reviewing today (Thursday) a draft operating budget for fiscal year 2008 that includes salary increases for faculty, professional staff and librarians that are well above those provided from funds allocated by the State Legislature.

May 16, 2007

Minh-An Nguyen named President’s Medalist for four-year students

Minh-An Nguyen, 21, majoring in biochemistry and chemistry, has been named a President’s Medalist — the outstanding four-year student in this year’s senior class on the basis of her overall academic record, including grades.

Elise Saba named President’s Medalist for transfer students

Elise Saba, who will be receiving a bachelor’s degree in English, has been awarded a President’s Medal for scholarship as a transfer student — an award given to a student who entered the UW with at least 60 transfer credits from a Washington community college.

May 10, 2007

132nd Commencement at UW’s Seattle campus–2 p.m. June 9 at Husky Stadium

Mark A.

May 7, 2007

Congressman Norm Dicks to be UW Commencement speaker

Congressman Norm Dicks, who has served as a representative in Congress since 1977, will be the University of Washington’s speaker at the 2007 Commencement exercises June 9 at Husky Stadium.

May 3, 2007

Legislative news best in 20 years

Okay, you can uncross your fingers now.

April 27, 2007

Memorial for Rebecca Griego April 30

A memorial celebration of the life of Rebecca Griego will be held from 5 to 6 p.

April 26, 2007

UW deals with party-related issues, safety concerns north of campus

The University of Washington Police Department and Seattle Police Department have adopted a “zero tolerance” policy for violations of law, including those which are alcohol-related and for excessive noise, that occur in the neighborhoods north of campus.

April 12, 2007

Higher ed funding looking ‘very, very good’ in Olympia

With the state Legislature entering the final weeks of the session, the outlook for higher education and UW funding appears “very, very good,” according to the University’s chief lobbyist.

April 5, 2007

Praising NSF support: Provost Wise promotes younger reseachers in congressional testimony

The reauthorization of the National Science Foundation offers the country an opportunity to strengthen its commitment to the pursuit of basic research.

To India and Back: President Emmert impressed with Indian commitment to education.

President Emmert has just returned from India, where he was a member of a high-profile delegation of senior U.

Statement from the family of Rebecca Griego and UW President Mark A. Emmert

Two families lost a dearly beloved member this week—the family and friends of Rebecca Griego, and our University family, of which Rebecca was a cherished member.

April 4, 2007

UW junior selected as student likely to “make a difference”

Alula Asfaw, a University of Washington junior, is one of 65 students in the country selected as a Truman Scholar, on the basis of his leadership potential, intellectual ability and the likelihood of “making a difference.

April 3, 2007

UW hosts reception for Medal of Honor recipients exhibit

The University of Washington will host a reception tomorrow commemorating the opening of the “Visions of Valor” exhibit at Allen Library, which is a photo display of Congressional Medal of Honor recipients.

April 2, 2007

Shooting in Gould Hall, two dead

At 9:31 a.

March 30, 2007

UW tops national primary care medical school rankings for 14th 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.

March 29, 2007

Professor Gregory Hicks selected as interim dean of UW School of Law

Provost Phyllis Wise has announced that Gregory A.

Dawgs go green: UW becomes charter member of group to address global warming

The UW has become a member of the Leadership Circle of the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment, by which the University agrees to adopt policies that minimize global warming emissions and integrate sustainability more firmly into the curriculum, and also to provide leadership in encouraging other universities and colleges to join in the effort to address global climate change.

UW Bothell to host a third finalist in chancellor search

The search advisory committee for the position of chancellor of the University of Washington Bothell (UWB) has announced that a third finalist for chancellor will visit the campus in coming days.

UW presents diversity award to Alan Sugiyama

The University of Washington will present its highest award for achievements on behalf of diversity to Alan Sugiyama, the founder and executive director of the Center for Career Alternatives.

UW Bothell to host an additional finalist in chancellor search

The search advisory committee for the position of chancellor of the University of Washington Bothell (UWB) has announced that an additional finalist for chancellor will be visiting campus April 3 and 4.

March 21, 2007

UW Bothell to host first two finalists in chancellor search

The search advisory committee for the position of chancellor of the University of Washington Bothell (UWB) has announced that the first two finalists for chancellor will be visiting campus in the next two weeks.

March 19, 2007

UW becomes charter member of group to address global warming

The University of Washington has become a member of the Leadership Circle of the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment, by which the UW agrees to adopt policies that minimize global warming emissions and integrate sustainability more firmly into the curriculum, and also to provide leadership in encouraging other universities and colleges to join in the effort to address global climate change.

March 8, 2007

Seminar goers ponder values-based leadership

What can the average UW employee do to ensure that the UW lives its values in the work place?

A daylong seminar last week, attended by close to 100 staff and faculty, used a combination of case studies and events involving major historical figures to explore how individual decision-making helps create — or undermine — an organization’s stated core values.

February 22, 2007

LCVI report: Following survey ‘map’

It’s time for an update on the Leadership, Community and Values Initiative (LCVI).

February 1, 2007

UW campaign: One goal reached, another set

The University of Washington Foundation decided Jan.

Faculty-Staff-Retiree Campaign for Students inspires philanthropy

For faculty and alumni of the Evans School, philanthropy “is in their soul.