After an extensive transformation from stem to stern on five decks of the ship, the R/V Thomas G. Thompson is ready to get back to work exploring the world’s oceans. The University of Washington’s School of Oceanography, part of the College of the Environment, operates the 274-foot ship, which arrived on campus in 1991. In summer 2016, with funding from the U.S. Office of Naval Research, the National Science Foundation and the UW, the vessel headed to a Seattle shipyard for an 18-month midlife refit that will extend its life for another quarter century. Read more from UW News.
News and Updates
Gov. Inslee appoints David Zeeck to the UW Board of Regents
Gov. Jay Inslee announced the appointment of David Zeeck, president and publisher of The News Tribune, to the University of Washington Board of Regents. He will replace Herb Simon, who is stepping down after 12 years of service as a UW Regent. Read more from Gov. Inslee’s Communications Office.
UW, TheDream.US announce new scholarship partnership to benefit undocumented students
The University of Washington and TheDream.US announced a new partnership this week that will provide scholarships to qualified undocumented students who graduate from two-year colleges and transfer to the UW. Read more from UW News.
State lawmakers pass capital budget
Olympia lawmakers passed a $4.2 billion construction spending plan on Thursday night. Major projects across the state, including public works projects, mental health facilities, and school construction were postponed since last year when the legislature adjourned without approving a capital budget. Read more from The Seattle Times.
Seattle Times urges lawmakers to fund State Need Grant
Today, The Seattle Times editorial board published a piece urging state lawmakers to fully fund the State Need Grant. The board praised the University of Washington for its Husky Promise program, which has allowed 39,000 low-income students to attend the UW tuition-free over the past decade. Read the full op-ed from The Seattle Times.