Administrative affairs
February 12, 2015
University of Washington releases design plans, names architect for former Spokane visitors center
SPOKANE, Washington — The University of Washington has released its architectural renderings for the redesign of the former Spokane Visitors Center, soon to be the UW Spokane Center. Located in the heart of Spokane’s University District, the UW Spokane Center will serve as a hub for Spokane-area alumni, students, prospective students, parents and supporters with…
February 4, 2015
UW Combined Fund Drive raises $2.2 million
The 2014 University of Washington Combined Fund Drive, part of the state’s workplace giving campaign, raised $2,199,793, making it the most successful campaign in the program’s 30-year history. The campaign ran from Oct. 16 to Dec. 5, 2014, with UW faculty, staff and retirees pledging to 1,819 nonprofit organizations. Employees contributed through ongoing payroll deduction…
February 3, 2015
UW President Michael K. Young named sole finalist for president at Texas A&M University
University of Washington President Michael K. Young on Tuesday was named as the sole finalist for president of Texas A&M University by its Board of Regents. Young became President of the UW in July 2011. Young is expected to assume his duties at Texas A&M in the spring. Statement from UW President Michael K. Young…
January 8, 2015
Study: University of Washington generates $12.5 billion, nearly 80,000 jobs for the state
The University of Washington generates $12.5 billion a year in economic activity and supports 79,331 direct and indirect jobs in the state of Washington, according to a new economic impact report released Thursday by an independent research firm. The UW employs 34,668 people and, following Boeing and Microsoft, is the third-largest nonfederal employer in the…
January 6, 2015
Mark Pagano selected as chancellor of UW Tacoma
University of Washington President Michael K. Young and Provost Ana Mari Cauce announced today the selection of Mark Pagano, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at Montana State University Billings, as the next chancellor of the University of Washington Tacoma, effective March 16. The appointment is subject to approval by the UW Board of…
December 29, 2014
William P. Gerberding, 27th president of the University of Washington, dies at 85
William P. Gerberding, the 27th and longest-serving president of the University of Washington, died Saturday. He was 85. Gerberding, who assumed the presidency in 1979 and retired in 1995, is credited for boosting the university into national prominence, navigating it through potentially devastating budget crises and significantly increasing private financial support. “We are all deeply…
December 16, 2014
Advisory council recommends UW medical school expansion in Spokane, increased residencies in rural areas
The University of Washington’s expansion of its medical school in Spokane and an increase in residency positions are among the ways to best meet the economic and health care needs in Spokane and throughout the state, according to an advisory council chairman’s report released Dec. 16.
November 24, 2014
Last chance to donate: UW Combined Fund Drive ends Dec. 5
UW faculty and staff have until Dec. 5 to contribute to this year’s UW Combined Fund Drive, part of Washington state’s workplace giving campaign. Donors can choose from more than 4,000 nonprofits operating locally and globally. You can give a one-time donation or give all year through payroll deduction. Donations are tax-deductible. The UWCFD has…
November 5, 2014
UW Ebola preparedness plans reflect changing situation
Well-informed precautions are being taken to protect the UW community and the public.
October 31, 2014
Study: Expansion of UW medical school in Spokane is state’s lowest-cost, highest-quality and most-immediate solution
The University of Washington’s plan to double the size of its medical school in Spokane is “clearly the most cost-effective option” to meet the physician workforce needs in Eastern Washington and throughout the state, according to an independent study by research firm Tripp Umbach. The study also found that Eastern Washington currently cannot support two…
October 20, 2014
UW student population grows, minority enrollment continues upward trend
Enrollment for the three University of Washington campuses increased nearly 3 percent in the new school year, according to the finalized Fall 2014 census of enrolled students released by Philip Ballinger, associate vice provost for enrollment and undergraduate admissions.
October 17, 2014
UW president touts innovation, public commitment in annual address
The University of Washington fosters innovation on its campuses not only because of its deep economic impact “but because, more importantly, we know it can create a world of good,” UW President Michael K. Young said Wednesday at his annual address. “Equally important is the extraordinary advantage that teaching innovation and creativity gives our students,…
October 8, 2014
Jackson School centers receive $16 million for international education
The University of Washington’s Jackson School of International Studies has received funding from the U.S. Department of Education for all eight of its Title VI centers — with grants of more than $16 million to be awarded over four years.
October 3, 2014
University of Washington and Washington State University announce Memorandum of Understanding on medical education expansion
SPOKANE, Wash. – Leadership at the University of Washington and Washington State University today announced they have reached an agreement that will mutually dissolve their WWAMI partnership and provide a pathway to pursue separate solutions to address the state’s medical education needs and physician shortage. In order to provide the greatest benefit to the state…
October 2, 2014
Jackson School director discusses goals of new International Policy Institute
Resat Kasaba, director of the Henry M. Jackson School director, discusses goals and mission of the school’s new International Policy Institute.
September 23, 2014
Don’t ignore looming Metro bus cuts, check your options now
The UW in August introduced a Commute Concierge service to help riders with personalized commute plans.
September 16, 2014
Freshman Convocation opens UW’s 2014-15 school year
UW President Michael Young will be the featured speaker at the 31st annual Freshman Convocation Sept. 21 in the Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion.
September 15, 2014
Correcting the record: WSU consultant’s medical school study deeply flawed
The study prepared by Washington State University consultant MGT of America to make the case for a WSU medical school contains a number of deep flaws. Many of the key justifications cited for starting, funding, and accrediting a second public medical school in Washington are based upon faulty assumptions, omissions, and erroneous data that draw…
September 3, 2014
Health Sciences News Digest
Latest news from the UW Health Sciences: Comparative genomes, open notes, teaching Ebola, depression in women
August 25, 2014
UW climbs to No. 7 in national ranking
The Washington Monthly magazine has listed UW seventh in the nation in its 2014 national university rankings.
July 31, 2014
Rovy Branon named vice provost for UW Educational Outreach
University of Washington President Michael K. Young and Provost Ana Mari Cauce announced today the selection of Rovy Branon as the new vice provost for UW Educational Outreach, effective Oct. 15, 2014. The appointment is subject to approval by the UW Board of Regents. “Rovy Branon’s prior leadership experiences make him uniquely qualified for this…
July 22, 2014
University of Washington named ‘Great College to Work For’
UW is recognized as a “Great College to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
July 21, 2014
Sean D. Sullivan named dean of UW School of Pharmacy
University of Washington President Michael K. Young and Provost Ana Mari Cauce announced Monday the selection of Sean D. Sullivan as the new dean of the UW School of Pharmacy, effective Sept. 15. The appointment is subject to approval by the UW Board of Regents. “Dr. Sullivan occupies a very prominent position nationally and internationally…
July 11, 2014
University of Washington sees record-breaking fundraising in 2013-14
Donors contributed more money — more than $482 million — to the UW in the 2013-14 fiscal year than in any previous year.
July 1, 2014
Victor Balta becomes director of UW Office of News and Information
The former news planning editor for Aljazeera.com, the online home of Al Jazeera America cable news channel, is the new director of the Office of News and Information.
June 24, 2014
Rhoads leaving UW commercialization; Jandhyala takes new innovation post
Linden Rhoads will leave her post as UW vice provost for commercialization; Vikram Jandhyala will take over the new position of vice provost for innovation.
June 16, 2014
Accounting graduate named as next UW student regent
Gov. Jay Inslee has named Marnie Brown, a recent accounting graduate who will pursue a master’s degree, as the next student member of the UW Board of Regents.
June 6, 2014
International award cites UW for leadership in sustainability
The University of Washington is the only U.S. university named as a 2014 Sustainable Campus Excellence Award winner.
May 8, 2014
UW regents briefed on efforts to address sexual assault prevention, response
The Board of Regents heard an update Thursday on implementing recommendations from a task force on sexual assault prevention and response on all three UW campuses.
May 5, 2014
Hundreds seek confidential, objective advice from UW Ombud
Career transitions, conflicts with colleagues, grades, student housing and more are issues that arise for the UW Office of the Ombud, which has released an annual report detailing the scope of their work during 2013.
May 1, 2014
Todd London named new executive director of UW School of Drama
Todd London, artistic director of New Dramatists, a playwriting center in New York, has been named the new executive director of the University of Washington School of Drama.
April 22, 2014
News digest: Burke-Gilman detours, Honor: McCarthy, provost town hall, Honors: Sutton and Loveland, Green UW
Compiled by the Office of News and Information.
April 17, 2014
2014 Awards of Excellence recipients announced
UW recognizes achievements in teaching, mentoring, public service and staff support.
April 15, 2014
UW requires licensees to sign Bangladesh Accord
UW licensees who source, produce or buy apparel in Bangladesh are now required to become signatories to The Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh.
April 10, 2014
Ballmer to speak at University of Washington commencement
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will be the speaker at this year’s UW commencement exercises June 14.
April 7, 2014
President Young announces Medical Education Advisory Council membership
UW President Michael K. Young has announced the appointment of an Advisory Council on Medical Education Access and Affordability,
March 31, 2014
UW launches online bachelor’s degree completion program in social sciences
A new UW online bachelor’s degree completion program in social sciences is intended to provide a flexible, lower-cost option for individuals who want to finish their college education without coming to campus.
March 26, 2014
UW School of Medicine launches “Next Generation WWAMI” in Spokane
The UW School of Medicine plans to establish Spokane as the center of an effort called “Next Generation WWAMI.”
March 21, 2014
Match Day, when medical student futures are decided
The official announcement of the results of the National Residency Matching Program is an annual rite of passage for UW medical students and their peers across the United States. The wait is over.
March 11, 2014
UW regains top U.S. News rank in medicine; other areas get high marks
U.S. News & World Report’s new rankings give high marks to UW programs in medicine, education, law, business and engineering and rate the medical school No. 1 overall for primary care.
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