Administrative affairs
November 28, 2012
Official notice: Opportunity to comment on access to public records
There will be a public hearing Friday, Dec. 7, concerning proposed amendments to rules governing access to public records.
November 21, 2012
Official notice: Rules for residence halls, family apartments under review
A public hearing is scheduled Nov. 29 concerning proposed amendments to rules for the University of Washington residence halls and family housing apartments.
November 14, 2012
December deadlines approach for Awards of Excellence nominations
Nominations are due next month for many Awards of Excellence categories including a new award for teaching innovation.
November 9, 2012
UW Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics named for William E. Boeing
The UW Board of Regents yesterday approved a name change to the William E. Boeing Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics, recognizing the shared history of UW aeronautics and The Boeing Company, and honoring the man who launched them both.
November 8, 2012
UW commemorates Veterans Day with ceremony, first-time award for alumni veteran
The University of Washington will commemorate Veterans Day with a ceremony at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 near the Medal of Honor Memorial at the foot of Memorial Way.
October 29, 2012
Applications sought for UW-University of Ljubljana exchange
The University of Washington – University of Ljubljana Exchange Committee invites applications.
October 25, 2012
Faculty Senate chair provides historical perspective on shared governance
New Faculty Senate chair adds historical perspective to shared governance.
October 18, 2012
President Young launches new initiative to lead change in higher education and address major societal issues
University of Washington President Michael K. Young today announced a new initiative aimed at advancing the university’s teaching, research and service to meet the major challenges of the 21st century. The initiative, called “Tomorrow’s University Today,” will focus on three key areas: leading change in public higher education, addressing critical societal problems like sustainability, health…
October 4, 2012
Charity Fair Oct. 10 launches UW Combined Fund Drive
The UW Combined Fund Drive kicks off Oct. 10. Last year’s drive raised more than $2 million — an institution record.
September 25, 2012
UW community invited to tour Montlake Tower
Montlake Tower, which overlooks Portage Bay, has distinctive architectural, technological and environmental elements.
August 7, 2012
Gov. Gregoire selects Christopher Jordan as UW student regent
Christopher M. Jordan, a first-year law student at the University of Washington, has been selected by Gov. Chris Gregoire as the UW student regent for the coming academic year. Jordan earned a master’s degree in public administration from the UW’s Evans School of Public Affairs in 2012. He also received a bachelor’s degree in political…
July 20, 2012
UW Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center take top two spots in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals state, metro rankings
U.S. News latest hospital rankings UW Medicine’s two academic medical centers are ranked the best in the region and the state of Washington in U.S. News & World Report’s 2012 edition of America’s Best Hospitals. UW Medical Center holds the No. 1 rank and Harborview Medical Center is No. 2 out of 35 hospitals in the…
July 13, 2012
UW Medicine opens comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Center at Northwest Hospital
The public is invited to an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday July 21 at the facility, which has one of the regions strongest concentrations of MSspecialists.
July 2, 2012
Reporting on stimulus funds took fast creativity, says report co-authored by Dean Sandra Archibald
Sandra Archibald, dean of the UW Evans School of Public Affairs, led a national team that recently completed a report detailing lessons federal managers learned from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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.
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