Washington Monthly, which ranks universities based upon social mobility, research production and commitment to service, has ranked the University of Washington eighth among national universities for 2012. Read the full story here.
News and Updates
UW one of America’s coolest schools
The UW placed fourth in Sierra Magazine’s newest “cool schools” rankings.
PACCAR Hall earns LEED certification
The newest LEED-certified building on the UW campus just gained its certification. PACCAR Hall, the first of a multi-phase project, was designed to connect community space with academic programs to reflect the school’s collaborative culture and encourage students, staff and faculty to engage with the rest of the university’s campus. Read more about the UW’s LEED-certified buildings.
20 years of the U-PASS
The U-PASS just entered its 21st year. Check out the timeline, stories from students and alums and try your hand at trivia. U-PASS 20th Anniversary Timeline.
Federal update: Continuing Resolution deal announced
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and House Speaker John Boehner reached a deal to fund the federal government from October to March. This agreement will prevent the threat of a shutdown when the federal fiscal year ends on September 30th. Both chambers will likely vote on the resolution in early September when they return from the August recess. Read more from Congressional Quarterly.