We are celebrating the close of 2019 with 19 images that capture just a little of the vast and vibrant life of the University of Washington and showcase some of our community’s great work and achievements.
Presidential Blog
Treasuring the legacy of Bill Ruckelshaus
Last week, we lost a friend and leader whose principled voice will echo forever at the University of Washington and across the nation. William Ruckelshaus believed deeply in the foundations that underpin our democracy: open debate, the rule of law and, above all, service to the common good.
We all are responsible collectively for stamping out sexual harassment
Our purpose as a university is defined by curiosity and inquiry, the pursuit of knowledge and the joy of discovery. We simply cannot fulfill this purpose if some members of our community are prevented from achieving their full potential because of sexual harassment, abuse, discrimination or assault.
New economic impact report shows how much the UW returns on the state’s investment
With the release of a new independent report on the economic contributions of the UW to our state and local economies, it is possible to understand the scale of return on the state’s public investment in the UW.
Visionary gift creates neuroscience research opportunities in partnership with UCSF and UC Berkeley
Thanks to a visionary gift from the Weill Family Foundation, the UW today joins UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley to launch a new era of collaboration in the study of the human brain.
Our global alumni network lets us tackle big ideas all over the world
Thanks to our global community, we have unique opportunities to share the quest for knowledge and discovery far beyond our campuses. This weekend, I was honored to take part in one such opportunity: Converge Taipei.
Come together to honor – and support – our veterans
The University of Washington is proud to honor all veterans, especially the students, faculty, staff, alumni and parents who are part of our UW family. Throughout the week leading up to our annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony, we are hosting events to celebrate our veterans and help our community better understand how to support our friends and colleagues who have served.
The UW’s global reach creates opportunities for all
Today, we officially launch the Center for International Relations & Cultural Leadership Exchange, or CIRCLE, to streamline and enhance support for international students, global education and opportunities for cross-cultural exchange. The launch of CIRCLE coincides with UW Global Month, a chance to celebrate our global impact and highlight the many opportunities for students, faculty and staff to experience and share the richly diverse cultures that shape our community.
New Burke Museum builds priceless connections to our people and our past
Last week marked the opening of the new Burke Museum, a beautiful and innovative home for this priceless public resource, which is so integral to our campus and state. For a great public university like the UW, the Burke is a vital bridge connecting our core mission of education and discovery to the public.
2019 Annual President’s Address: The Public University’s Role in Tending Democracy
Thank you to everyone who joined me for this year’s Annual President’s Address, whether in person or via livestream. Our great public university has a unique and essential part to play in advancing our democratic values.