News
September 1, 2015
Introducing GIX
Last summer, high up in a Bellevue office building’s bright conference room, leaders from the UW, Microsoft Corp., and China’s Tsinghua University announced a novel partnership. They will train a new generation of innovative scientists, technicians and entrepreneurs.
It all starts here
Fluke Hall provides a base for innovators to develop their products and look for investors.
Innovation in action
Innovation at the UW occurs across disciplines, as well as in how the institution is run and how students are educated. Here are a few examples of innovation in action.
The CoMotion Commitment
While the UW is known for its groundbreaking research, it has not been perceived as spry or supportive in leveraging the expertise of its faculty. Vikram Jandhyala has set out to change that.
UW Press at 100
The University of Washington's press dates back to Edmond Meany's 1915 book on the governors of the state and territory.
June 1, 2015
Welcome to wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ
wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – the Intellectual House – is a place the UW Native American community can call home.
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.
December 1, 2014
Veteran answered the call
For his service, Richard Layton was honored with the 2014 Distinguished Alumni Veteran Award.
June 1, 2014
Spokane solution
Expanding medical education in Eastern Washington’s largest city will address a key problem: increasing the number of primary care physicians in rural and underserved areas.
December 1, 2013
Witness to history
For his service during World War II, Charles Matthaei was named the 2013 UW Distinguished Alumni Veteran Award recipient.
March 1, 2013
Top cop
Jim Pugel, ’81, keeps mementos from the sometimes-grueling adventures he completes each year with his former University of Washington crew teammates.
September 1, 2012
Highest honors
Two alumni were among 13 people receiving the highest honor given to an American civilian—the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
March 1, 2012
Slick job
Two UW alums who helped devise a better way to ameliorate oil spills were part of a team that won a $1 million prize for its ingenuity.
Open for business
Over the next three years, the Ideas to Impact initiative aims to double the number of companies started by the UW.
Belief in teaching
A passion for excellence in education led to a career as a UW professor and now an administrator.
Two for the Rhodes
Two UW seniors were selected in November to receive Rhodes Scholarships, making the UW the only American public university with more than one Rhodes Scholar for 2012.
December 1, 2011
Major milestone
The College of Arts and Sciences celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, providing an opportunity to acknowledge the achievements of faculty, staff, and students—past and present.
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.