October 3, 2014
University of Washington and Washington State University announce Memorandum of Understanding on medical education expansion
SPOKANE, Wash. – Leadership at the University of Washington and Washington State University today announced they have reached an agreement that will mutually dissolve their WWAMI partnership and provide a pathway to pursue separate solutions to address the state’s medical education needs and physician shortage. In order to provide the greatest benefit to the state…
Board of Regents — Oct. 9 meeting
The Board of Regents will hold meetings Thursday, Oct. 9, in the UW Tower Board Room, 22nd floor. The full schedule and agendas are available online.
October 1, 2014
News digest: New schedules for Health Sciences Express/shuttle, flu clinics underway
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September 24, 2014
Citizenship, women in tech, taboo language, psychology of superheroes among UW’s new fall class lineup
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From exploring American citizenship to encouraging women in technology, the 2014-15 school year brings a wealth of new classroom experiences for UW students.
September 23, 2014
‘Celebrity and its Discontents’: The 2014 Performing Arts Lecture Series
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Celebrities have fascinated the public for centuries — but why? And how does the spotlight affect those on whom it shines? This year’s Performing Arts Lecture Series, presented by the School of Drama, explores the power of celebrity from unique perspectives in three evening lectures.
September 22, 2014
New degree programs aplenty starting with school year
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Through new degree programs starting this fall, students will learn architecture from a liberal arts perspective, complete social sciences degrees online, become expert in the teaching of science, and much more.
September 15, 2014
Correcting the record: WSU consultant’s medical school study deeply flawed
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The study prepared by Washington State University consultant MGT of America to make the case for a WSU medical school contains a number of deep flaws. Many of the key justifications cited for starting, funding, and accrediting a second public medical school in Washington are based upon faulty assumptions, omissions, and erroneous data that draw…
September 9, 2014
Board of Regents — Sept. 11 meeting
The Board of Regents will hold meetings Thursday, Sept. 11. The Regular meeting will take place in the Petersen Room of the Allen Library 10:45 a.m. The full schedule and agendas are available online.
September 5, 2014
News digest: Waas to lead aeronautics and astronautics; Climate science conference Sept. 9-10
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September 2, 2014
Honor: Barry Witham, asbestos training change, Myanmar visitors present Sept. 4
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August 18, 2014
University of Washington No. 15 in the world
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The University of Washington moved up one position to No. 15 on the 2014 Academic Ranking of World Universities, conducted by researchers at the Center for World-Class Universities of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, which was released Friday. The UW ranked 13th among U.S. universities and fourth among public institutions worldwide. The ranking considers several indicators…
August 1, 2014
Determination of non-significance — UW Police Department Facility
University of Washington — Determination of non-significance (DNS) Project Name: UW Police Department Facility Description of Proposal: Construction of a proposed three-story (two above-grade levels plus a basement), approximately 29,241-gross square foot building. The building would provide space for approximately 93 staff members and would include offices, a dispatch/communications center, records storage, identification lab, evidence…
July 31, 2014
Rovy Branon named vice provost for UW Educational Outreach
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University of Washington President Michael K. Young and Provost Ana Mari Cauce announced today the selection of Rovy Branon as the new vice provost for UW Educational Outreach, effective Oct. 15, 2014. The appointment is subject to approval by the UW Board of Regents. “Rovy Branon’s prior leadership experiences make him uniquely qualified for this…
July 30, 2014
Availability of a draft environmental impact statement — Animal Research and Care Facility
Project Name: Animal Research and Care Facility (ARCF) Proponent: University of Washington Description: The University is proposing to construct a new state of the art” two-story below-grade structure approximately 96,000 square feet of building development to replace currently non-compliant facilities and provide centralized holding and procedure space for the Department of Comparative Medicine (DCM) and…
July 29, 2014
UW sophomore part of America’s Got Talent tonight
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A UW student takes center stage on America’s Got Talent. (With video)
July 28, 2014
More than half of new state academy of sciences members are UW faculty
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The Washington State Academy of Sciences has added 18 new members, 10 from the University of Washington.
July 25, 2014
News Digest: Honors: Christopher Adolph and Ruth Johnston
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July 22, 2014
University of Washington named ‘Great College to Work For’
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UW is recognized as a “Great College to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
July 3, 2014
Board of Regents — July 10 meeting
The Board of Regents will hold meetings Thursday, July 10. The Board meetings will take place in the Bill & Melinda Gates Commons, CSE Room 691, Paul G. Allen Center for Computer Science & Engineering. The first committee meeting is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. The Regular Board meeting is scheduled to begin at…
July 1, 2014
Victor Balta becomes director of UW Office of News and Information
The former news planning editor for Aljazeera.com, the online home of Al Jazeera America cable news channel, is the new director of the Office of News and Information.
June 26, 2014
Notice of Expedited Rule Making
Housekeeping changes to Title 478 WAC rules are intended to keep the university’s rules accurate and up to date.
June 25, 2014
News digest: 35,000 to stadium July 4 weekend, transportation-safety research, new poetry, staff awards
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June 24, 2014
Rhoads leaving UW commercialization; Jandhyala takes new innovation post
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Linden Rhoads will leave her post as UW vice provost for commercialization; Vikram Jandhyala will take over the new position of vice provost for innovation.
June 16, 2014
Accounting graduate named as next UW student regent
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Gov. Jay Inslee has named Marnie Brown, a recent accounting graduate who will pursue a master’s degree, as the next student member of the UW Board of Regents.
June 13, 2014
News digest: NeuroFutures Conference, Honors: David Wright, Richard Haag, UWTV
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June 12, 2014
2014 Awards of Excellence recognize campus, community contributions
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The University of Washington’s 44th annual Awards of Excellence ceremony was conducted June 12.
June 11, 2014
2014 UW graduates have interesting tales to tell
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UW Today profiles some of 2014’s highest-achieving graduates.
June 6, 2014
Board of Regents — June 12 Regular Meeting
The Board of Regents will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, June 12, at 11:45 a.m. in the Petersen Room of Allen Library. The full agenda is available online.
May 29, 2014
News digest: Empowering blind students, personal stories of identity, pro staff nominations
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May 15, 2014
News Digest: New cherry trees, Mushroom May-nia, autism assessments, Honor: Daily staff
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May 5, 2014
Board of Regents — May 8 Regular Meeting
The Board of Regents will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, May 8, at 12:30 p.m. in the Petersen Room of Allen Library. The full agenda is available online.
May 2, 2014
Public Hearing Notice
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at Noon on Monday, May 12, 2014, in Room 142 of Gerberding Hall, on the UW Seattle campus. The purpose of the hearing is to allow all interested persons an opportunity to present their views, either orally or in writing, on the proposed amendments…
Teaching kids the language behind their devices — Code.org co-founder to speak
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Hadi Partovi of Code.org will talk May 8 at UW’s Seattle campus about the impact of the Hour of Code and what parents, educators and policymakers in Washington state can do to prepare students for science, technology, math and engineering jobs.
April 29, 2014
Health Digest: Infant immunization, worker memorial, malaria and AirCare
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Health Digest is a selection of recent news and features from the UW Health Sciences/UW Medicine.
Benjamin Hall, Eric D’Asaro elected to National Academy of Sciences
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Benjamin Hall and Eric D’Asaro are among the 84 new members elected fellows the National Academy of Sciences.
April 24, 2014
Determination of Significance and Request for Comments on Scope of SEIS — Animal Research and Care Facility
University of Washington Determination of Significance and Request for Comments on Scope of SEIS Project Name: Animal Research and Care Facility Proponent: University of Washington Description of Proposal: Construction of a two-story, below-grade building, connecting to both the Foege Building and Hitchcock Hall at the first level below grade. The facility will provide flexible housing…
April 23, 2014
Academy of arts and sciences inducting Franklin, Fine
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Jerry Franklin and Arthur Fine have been elected fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
April 22, 2014
Health Digest: ‘One Health,’ OB-GYN comments, labs study ‘green’-ness
Health Digest is UW Today’s round-up of news stories from UW Health Sciences.
News digest: Burke-Gilman detours, Honor: McCarthy, provost town hall, Honors: Sutton and Loveland, Green UW
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April 7, 2014
Hundreds turn out for Ellen
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The Ellen Show made a surprise visit to the University of Washington Monday, and hundreds of students turned out for a shot at appearing on national TV.
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