Washington Monthly ranked the University of Washington first in their “Best Bang for the Buck” in the West. The UW is the top school with regard to the best value based on a variety of factors. Read more from the Seattle Times and see the rankings here.
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UW at the top for Peace Corps volunteers
The University of Washington produced the most Peace Corps volunteers for 2015, reclaiming the top spot with 72 alumni currently in service. Read more from UW Today.
Provost and Executive Vice President Ana Mari Cauce named interim president
University of Washington Provost and Executive Vice President Ana Mari Cauce was named interim president by the Board of Regents today. Her appointment will be effective March 2, 2015. Read more from UW Today.
UW President Michael K. Young finalist for Texas A&M president position
University of Washington President Michael K. Young has been named the sole finalist for president of Texas A&M University. Read more from UW Today.
Gov. Inslee, President Michael K. Young celebrate BARC launch
Gov. Jay Inslee, UW President Michael K. Young and Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Ray Conner joined UW researchers on Monday to launch the Boeing Advanced Research Center, or BARC, The center is located in the Department of Mechanical Engineering on the UW campus and will allow students and faculty members to work collaboratively with Boeing engineers on aircraft and spacecraft assembly and manufacturing. Four initial projects are underway at the UW, led by Boeing-employed affiliated instructors and UW engineering professors. Read more from UW Today.
