Administrative affairs
June 7, 2012
UW regents approve 2013 budget and tuition increase
The University of Washington Board of Regents has adopted an operating budget for fiscal year 2013 that includes an increase of 16 percent in undergraduate resident tuition.
Regents express concern for future of public higher education in Washington
At the meeting of the University of Washington Board of Regents June 7, the board adopted the following Declaration of Concern for the Sustainability of Washington Public Higher Education.
University of Washington, United Auto Workers reach new three-year agreement
The University of Washington Board of Regents approved today (June 7) a new three-year contract between the university and the United Auto Workers Local 4121, which covers teaching assistants, research assistants, readers, graders, and tutors – known collectively as academic student employees.
March 26, 2012
Kelli Trosvig appointed vice president for information technology
Kelli Trosvig has been appointed vice president for UW information technology and chief information officer for the university, UW President Michael Young announced today.
March 13, 2012
University of Washington offers admission to Fall 2012 freshman class
The University of Washington began this week notifying applicants to the Seattle campus of their acceptance into the freshman class starting fall 2012.
March 8, 2012
Joel Berg selected as dean of UW School of Dentistry
Joel Berg, professor of pediatric dentistry in the University of Washington School of Dentistry and acknowledged as one of the world’s leading pediatric dentists, has been selected as the school’s next dean, effective Aug. 15, Provost Ana Mari Cauce announced today (March 8)
March 5, 2012
Pamela Mitchell appointed interim dean of UW School of Nursing
Pamela H. Mitchell, professor in the Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, has been appointed interim dean of the University of Washington School of Nursing, effective March 16, Provost Ana Mari Cauce announced today.
February 13, 2012
UW president comments on Obama 2013 budget
University of Washington President Michael K. Young issued a statement today about President Barack Obamas budget.
January 13, 2012
Ethnic Cultural Center to be named for Samuel E. Kelly
The Office of Minority Affairs and Diversitys new Ethnic Cultural Center will be named in honor of the late Samuel E. Kelly, the founding vice president for the office and a pioneer for diversity on campus.
December 16, 2011
Robert Stacey named interim dean of College of Arts and Sciences
The University of Washington named Robert C. Stacey as interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
December 13, 2011
Memorial service for dean emeritus Sidney Nelson set for Dec. 17
Memorial services for Sidney Nelson, professor of medicinal chemistry and dean emeritus of the School of Pharmacy, will be at 1 pm. on Saturday, Dec. 17, at the New Life Church at 6830 Highland Dr. in Everett.
December 8, 2011
Fire alarms triggered by surge in water pressure
Fire alarms were triggered in 12 buildings by a sudden and sustained surge in water pressure.
University of Washington ranks 13th in world in measure of scientific prowess
The University of Washington was ranked 13th in the world in a measure of universities scientific impact and their involvement in scientific collaboration.
December 6, 2011
Ana Mari Cauce selected as provost of University of Washington
Ana Mari Cauce, who has been dean of the University of Washingtons College of Arts and Sciences since 2008, has been selected as the next UW provost, effective Jan. 2, 2012, President Michael K. Young announced today.
November 16, 2011
Graduate School calls for increased minority recruitment, fellowships for grad students
Only about 10 percent of the UWs graduate students are underrepresented minorities, a Graduate School report finds. The report calls for establishing diversity as an “immediate priority” in recruitment and making graduate support a focus of the next capital campaign.
November 2, 2011
Nicole Mitchell named new director at University of Washington Press
Mitchell is currently director of the University of Georgia Press and will join UW Press, succeeding Director Pat Soden, in January 2012.
October 27, 2011
Statement from UW President Michael K. Young regarding the governors proposed supplemental budget reductions
The following statement is from UW President Michael Young regarding the governor’s proposed supplemental budget reductions
October 26, 2011
Keeping colleagues informed a top priority for 2011 Faculty Senate chair
Budget matters will dominate the work of this years Faculty Senate, but discussions also will discuss online learning, activity-based budgeting and differential tuition.
October 22, 2011
Statement from President Young on death of Sen. Scott White
The following statement about the death of Sen. Scott White is from University of Washington President Michael K. Young.
October 12, 2011
New software licensing agreements bring more products for use on UW-owned computers
Faculty and staff can now take advantage of new software licensing agreements that provide even more products for use on UW-owned computers at no additional cost.
Nominees sought for UW Health and Safety Committees
The election process is now under way for the UWs Health and Safety Committees. Anyone who would like to serve on a committee should contact his or her local election coordinator.
October 5, 2011
President Young to address University community Oct. 12
President Michael Youngs first annual address to the University of Washington community will take place from 3:30 to 4: 30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, in 130 Kane.
September 30, 2011
New leader for electrical engineering
The UW Department of Electrical Engineering has appointed a new chairman, Vikram Jandhyala, professor of electrical engineering.
September 21, 2011
Provost's Search Committee to hold community meetings in early October
The Provost Search Committee will be holding a series of community meetings in October, seeking advice on the characteristics that the committee should seek in a new provost, who will be selected from within the university.
September 20, 2011
New director of UW Tacoma Institute of Technology is right-brain/left-brain leader
Rob Friedman, a professor with degrees in both the humanities and information science, is the new director of University of Washington Tacomas Institute of Technology.
September 15, 2011
President Young announces new chief of staff, office reorganization
University of Washington President Michael K. Young announced today the appointment of Jack Johnson to a new chief of staff position in his office, effective Oct. 24.
August 31, 2011
Boeing 787’s certification puts spotlight on UW materials lab (with slide show)
On the eve of the certification of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner by the Federal Aviation Administration, Washington Senator Maria Cantwell held a press conference on the UW campus highlighting the work of a federally funded research center that helped realize that goal.
August 17, 2011
Bioengineering’s Yongmin Kim selected to lead South Korean institution
Professor Yongmin Kim was named President of POSTECH-Pohang University of Science and Technology in his native South Korea.
August 8, 2011
J.W. Harrington named vice chancellor for academic affairs at UW Tacoma
James W. Harrington, Jr., a UW professor and recent chairman of the Faculty Senate, will become vice chancellor for academic affairs at UW Tacoma Sept. 1.
August 3, 2011
University of Illinois selects UWs Phyllis Wise as Urbana-Champaign chancellor
The University of Illinois today announced the appointment of Phyllis M. Wise, provost and executive vice president at the University of Washington, as its next vice president of the university and chancellor at Urbana-Champaign.
July 6, 2011
Sarah Reichard becomes director of UW Botanic Gardens
A forest resources professor whos an expert on invasive species and rare plants became director of the University of Washington Botanic Gardens July 1.
July 5, 2011
Kelsey Knowles selected as UW student regent
Kelsey Knowles, a masters degree candidate in the Evans School of Public Affairs, has been appointed as the University of Washingtons student regent by Gov. Chris Gregoire. The appointment is for one year.
June 29, 2011
UW alumnus Conrad Liles named associate chair for research, UW Department of Medicine
Dr. W. Conrad Liles, a 1987 graduate of the UW M.D./Ph.D medical scientist program and an expert in immunity to infection, will become the new associate chair for research in the UW Department of Medicine.
June 9, 2011
UW Medicine, Valley Medical Center form strategic alliance
The chief executive officers of UW Medicine and Valley Medical Center have announced the formation of a strategic alliance in which Valley Medical Center, Public Hospital District #1 of King County, will join UW Medicine effective July 1, 2011.
June 1, 2011
UW grad Malcolm Goodfellow establishes first endowed chair in Department of Architecture history
Goodfellow, who graduated from the UW in 1987, has established the first endowed chair in the Department of Architectures 97-year history.
May 31, 2011
UW Medicine goes smoke- and tobacco-free
UW Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center have gone smoke- and tobacco-free as of Tuesday, May 31 — World No Tobacco Day. All designated smoking areas will be phased out. Nicotine replacement therapy and counseling will be available to patients, along with referrals to tobacco cessation programs when they are discharged.
May 25, 2011
School of Pharmacy’s largest department gets new chair
Bridge Endowed Professor of Pharmacy Peggy Odegard has been named the next chair of the Department of Pharmacy at the UW School of Pharmacy, effective July 1. Odegard, who is also a practicing pharmacist, is the first woman to hold this role.
May 18, 2011
UWs new ‘Pact with Students a response to changing times
A changed environment for higher education in Washington is prompting creation of a formal “Pact with Students” that delineates the Universitys commitment to carrying out its vision. The pact states, simply, “the quality of the student experience will always be our primary goal.”
May 4, 2011
Dentistry Dean Martha Somerman leaving to direct NIH dental branch
Dr. Martha J. Somerman, dean of the UW School of Dentistry, has been named director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research of the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Timothy A. DeRouen, executive associate dean for research and academic affairs at the dental school, will serve as interim dean.
Jim Donald, Patricia Spakes to speak at commencements for Bothell, Tacoma
Jim Donald, former president and CEO of Starbucks, will be the commencement speaker at UW Bothell, while outgoing Chancellor Patricia Spakes will speak at UW Tacoma. Ceremonies are on June 12 and June 10 respectively.
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