Across our campuses, more than 62,000 students are falling in love with science, the humanities, the arts, medicine. They are discovering passions and interests that may last a month, or a lifetime.
Provost’s blog
Encouraging connections and cultivating the next generation of academic leaders
Across the University, we work collectively to provide a welcoming, supportive environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, discovery, and innovation. It is within this environment that students find their passions and chart their futures, faculty advance knowledge and make discoveries, and staff support and strengthen all aspects of the University.
Working together to address the financial risks facing our University
Despite a good financial position, unprecedented and rapid policy changes at the federal level have increased the risk of funding cuts that threaten the University’s financial stability. At the state level, a significant budget shortfall is leading our legislature to grapple with a range of measures including budget cuts and furloughs, although the latter are particularly ill-suited to higher education because the cost of implementation minimizes the actual savings realized.
For faculty: Expectations for making digital content accessible
I am writing to share information about the University of Washington’s efforts to respond to the standard for digital accessibility — in our course content, websites, programs, services and activities.