This Sunday will mark the fourth annual National First-Generation College Celebration, an opportunity to recognize and celebrate our many students, alumni, faculty and staff who are the first in their families to attend college.
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Passage of Harborview bond measure is reason to celebrate
As we all wait to learn the full outcome of Tuesday’s election, there is one clear result in King County that deserves recognition and celebration: the passage of Proposition 1 approving a bond measure to fund much needed upgrades to Harborview Medical Center.
Caring for yourself and others this election season
Over the last few months, we have all borne witness to one of the most divisive and contentious election years in recent history. Whatever the outcome, there is no community that I’d rather be a part of as we deal with the uncertainties ahead,
Proposed rule change would needlessly hinder international students and the work of the University
This unnecessary proposed change to visa requirements would have dramatic impacts on the UW international student community and I have formally requested that DHS not enact it.
Additional Q&A from the Annual President’s Address
Every year, I look forward to my annual address as an opportunity to address questions from members of our community. I didn’t have time to respond to all of them during the event, so I wanted to address a few of the topics that we didn’t get to.
Annual President’s Address: Building Community Resilience for a More Equitable Future
Thank you to everyone who virtually attended this year’s Annual President’s Address.
Welcome to the new academic year, wherever you are
Welcome to the start of the new academic year! Whether you are a returning member of our University of Washington community or joining us for the first time, we’re so pleased that you are part of the Husky pack.
Closing a campaign that truly was boundless
As we bring this historic campaign to a close, I am grateful for the faith that so many people have placed in our institution to help realize a vision for a better world.
Bill Gates Sr., a transformative force for good
Along with our entire community, I am mourning the loss of Bill Gates Sr., `49, `50. He devoted his life to making our world a better place and was one of the finest leaders our University has ever had.
Our University’s commitment to anti-racism
We can and must do more to create the kinds of institutional changes needed to achieve more equitable outcomes in education and beyond for our BIPOC students, faculty and staff.