Campus News
March 2, 2017
Newsprint
Huskies above the fold: Forbes 30 Under 30, White House awards, predicting sickness.
February 24, 2017
Luminary Lewis
Rep. John Lewis, a giant of the Civil Rights movement, comes to campus.
September 1, 2016
The med student is in
While classroom instruction is crucial for learning the scientific foundations of medicine, there is no substitute for firsthand clinical experience. That’s why the UW School of Medicine launched a new curriculum last year that puts an earlier and greater emphasis on clinical training.
March 1, 2016
2015 shined a spotlight on race
After a year of intensifying protests, the UW opens a dialogue and takes action to promote equity.
March 1, 2015
Gerberding's legacy
Though the longest-serving president in UW history (from 1979 to 1995) is no longer with us—the North Dakota native died Dec. 27 at the age of 85 after suffering a stroke—his imprint on the University is indelible.
Grade upgrade
Sure, it’s a national model of academic support; but the UW’s Instructional Center is way more than that—it’s a family for students who need a boost.
March 1, 2012
Belief in teaching
A passion for excellence in education led to a career as a UW professor and now an administrator.
December 1, 2011
Tradition timeout
The Nov. 5 Washington-Oregon football game was the final game in Husky Stadium before it closed its doors for more than a year.
Purple power
As anyone worth their purple and gold will tell you, the beloved “W” can be found everywhere. The UW Trademarks and Licensing Office oversees it all.
September 1, 2011
Intellectual House funding
A total of $3.7 million from state funding and an anonymous gift have been received to support the building of the Intellectual House at the University of Washington.
June 1, 2011
Rousing housing
The University of Washington’s plan to turn its west campus into an urban village will take a big step this fall with the opening of two new residence communities.
March 1, 2011
Stadium overhaul
The renovation of Husky Stadium received the green light to proceed when the University of Washington Board of Regents approved the $250 million project in November.
June 1, 2010
Innovative idealism
Student teams from across the University of Washington and other state schools heralded their inventions of clean, green technologies at the second annual UW Environmental Innovation Challenge.
June 1, 2009
Teachers of the year, 2009
The seven recipients of this year’s Distinguished Teaching Awards represent the broadest range of disciplines, from English to maxillofacial surgery. But they all have one thing in common: the ability to hold their students spellbound.
March 1, 2009
Tribal counsel
Since Mark Emmert’s arrival as president, the UW has renewed its focus on recruiting and retaining more Native American students, faculty and staff.
December 1, 2008
House of knowledge
The UW Seattle campus bears many Native American street names, but no place that really signifies the Native presence. That will change in 2011, when construction is slated to begin on the House of Knowledge.
Special gift
For nearly 30 years, Norris Haring led efforts to address learning challenges and develop strategies to help young people. Now, through a major planned gift, he is ensuring that this essential work will continue at the UW for years to come.
June 1, 2008
Dorm upgrades
UW students may soon say goodbye to communal bathrooms and too-cramped triple rooms in the residence halls.
March 1, 2008
Progress on stadium
State lawmakers are considering a plan to help finance the renovation of Husky Stadium by tapping funds currently used to pay for professional stadiums in King County. A decision is expected before they adjourn March 12.
December 1, 2007
Buerk honored
For his tireless volunteer efforts, Artie Buerk received the Gates Volunteer Service Award at the Sixth Annual Recognition Gala on Sept. 7.