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September 29, 2025

UW announces Katherine and John Simpson deanship in the College of Arts & Sciences

Illustration of Katherine and John Simpson

The University of Washington announced a transformative gift that solidifies the importance and vitality of the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences.  It recognizes the legacy of former Dean John Simpson, his late wife Katherine, and the Simpson family by creating a namesake deanship for the College of Arts & Sciences. The Katherine and…


September 21, 2025

UW’s incoming classes welcomed by President Robert J. Jones at New Student Convocation

The University of Washington’s incoming classes were welcomed Sunday at the University’s 42nd annual New Student Convocation inside Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion.  The ceremony was attended by thousands of students, family and friends. Welcome, Huskies! Thousands of incoming @uofwa.bsky.social students gathered for an annual 'W' formation today after kicking off the school…


September 20, 2025

President Jones to welcome incoming class at New Student Convocation on Sunday

UW Convocation Ceremony inside Alaska Airlines Arena

The University of Washington’s incoming classes will be welcomed on Sunday by President Robert J. Jones at the University’s 42nd annual New Student Convocation inside Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion.  The ceremony is expected to be attended by thousands of students, family and friends.  Preliminary figures show the incoming freshman class will be…


September 17, 2025

University of Washington breaks ground on ASUW Shell House renovation

University of Washington President Robert J. Jones, author Daniel James Brown, and other members of the ASUW Shell House community gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony at the historic building, which is undergoing final stages of adaptive reuse. Spanning approximately 12,000 square feet, the historic ASUW Shell House is located just feet from the northeast edge…


August 27, 2025

New ad highlights national impact of Big Ten universities

Big10 we are here

The positive impact of Big Ten universities across the Pacific Northwest and around the nation will be highlighted in a new 30-second ad that will air during sporting events featuring conference members, starting with this week’s season-opening football games. The ad – entitled “We Are Here” – will air alongside the fan-favorite “Maps” spot. The…


Fund for Science and Technology invests in the UW College of the Environment to further innovation and research related to climate solutions

three researchers collecting specimens in a marsh

The University of Washington’s College of the Environment will expand its work related to climate solutions thanks to a grant announced today from Fund for Science and Technology, FFST, a new foundation within the Paul G. Allen philanthropic ecosystem.