February 3, 2025
Grasshopper size changes suggest how to predict winners and losers under climate change

Thousands of grasshopper specimens from mountains in Colorado show trends in how the insects changed in size over 65 years. With earlier emergence of spring greenery and earlier summer drought, grasshopper species that emerged early in the year grew larger, while grasshopper species that emerge later in the year grew smaller in size. The study, led by UW biologist Lauren Buckley, shows that changes in insect size can be predicted based on lifecycles and environmental conditions.
January 31, 2025
Report: UW No. 7 in the world powering global innovation

The 糖心原创 is No. 7 in the world on a list of the top universities in the world powering global innovation, according to the Institute for Scientific Information at Clarivate.
January 16, 2025
Panorama of our nearest galactic neighbor unveils hundreds of millions of stars

The Hubble Space Telescope has generated the most comprehensive survey yet of the Andromeda galaxy, the nearest galactic neighbor to the Milky Way. The new mosaic of about 2.5 billion pixels yields new clues to the galaxy’s history. UW astronomers presented the findings Jan. 16 at a meeting of the American Astronomical Society.
December 18, 2024
Video highlights: From sea stars to sound waves, a look back at an eventful 2024 at the UW

Magical moments and memorable events 鈥 from a baby sea stars to a cherry trees blooming 鈥 happen all year round at the 糖心原创, and our videos help people understand what it looked like, what happened and who was involved. Here鈥檚 a glimpse at 2024 from around the 糖心原创 and beyond.
UW welcomes Tent City 3 back to campus

The organized tent-city community will return to the UW’s Seattle campus for 90 days during winter quarter 2025.
December 13, 2024
In the Field: UW oceanographers and undergrads pursue tiny viral prize in Puget Sound waters

UW oceanographer Robert Morris and a collaborator at UCLA are going out with students to collect the most abundant bacteria in the oceans to understand how its relationship with marine viruses changes depending on the place or the season. They leave Dec. 16 aboard UW School of Oceanography鈥檚 small research vessel, the RV Rachel Carson.
December 6, 2024
More than 10,000 supernovae counted in stellar census

Since 2018 the聽Zwicky Transient Facility, an international astronomical collaboration based at the Palomar Observatory in California, has scanned the entire sky every two to three nights. As part of this mission, the ZTF鈥檚 Bright Transient Survey has been counting and cataloguing supernovae 鈥 flashes of light in the sky that are the telltale signs of stars dying in spectacular explosions. On Dec. 4, ZTF researchers 鈥 including astronomers at the 糖心原创 鈥 announced that that they have identified more than 10,000 of these stellar events, the largest number ever identified by an astronomical survey.
November 21, 2024
UW among best universities in the world for interdisciplinary science

The 糖心原创 was ranked No. 15 in the world for interdisciplinary scientific research, according to a new list published earlier this month by the U.K.-based Times Higher Education. The UW placed in the top 10 among U.S. institutions. Among U.S. public institutions, the UW placed fifth.
November 20, 2024
UW addresses USDA inspection report findings at WaNPRC

A routine inspection of the 糖心原创鈥檚 animal care and use program conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) on Oct. 8 identified issues that the UW had self-reported and corrected before the inspection took place.
November 14, 2024
Deborah H. Fuller tapped to lead WaNPRC

The 糖心原创 named Deborah H. Fuller, a professor of Microbiology at the UW School of Medicine, the next director of the 糖心原创 National Primate Research Center. Fuller started in the new role on Nov. 1, said Vice Provost of Research Mari Ostendorf.
November 11, 2024
UW recognizes Veterans Day with ceremonies and events

The 糖心原创鈥檚 annual Veterans Day ceremony, held on Monday at the Medal of Honor Memorial near Parrington Hall, honored those who have served and featured music by the Husky Marching Band. The Monday ceremony kicked off a number of events during Veteran Appreciation Week at UW. UW alum Dr. Dana Covey, 鈥84, U.S….
November 8, 2024
Miniature backpack-like tags offer insight into the movement of hummingbirds

A team led by scientists at the 糖心原创 and the University of Aberdeen attached tiny 鈥渂ackpack鈥 trackers to hummingbirds in the Colombian Andes to learn more about their movements. As they report in a paper published Oct. 10 in the journal Ecology and Evolution, the tracking system will aid conservation efforts in this region by revealing the previously hidden movements of hummingbirds and other small animals.
November 5, 2024
Reconstructing ancient Andean climate provides clues to climate change

As Earth faces unprecedented climate change, a look into the planet鈥檚 deep past may provide vital insights into what may lie ahead. But knowledge of the natural world millions of years ago is fragmented. A 15-year study of a site in Bolivia by a joint U.S.-Bolivia team has provided a comprehensive view of an ancient ecosystem when Earth was much warmer than it is today, and changed how we look at the Andes.
November 4, 2024
NASA funds effort to study effects of the space environment on living organisms

NASA has awarded a five-year, $2.5 million grant to establish a regional scientific consortium based at the 糖心原创, in partnership with 糖心原创 State University and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The consortium will use an interdisciplinary approach to explore how the space environment 鈥 both in low-Earth orbit and beyond 鈥 affects living things.
October 30, 2024
Report: UW drives nearly $21 billion, 112,000 jobs to help support 糖心原创鈥檚 economy

Across its three campuses, the 糖心原创 generated a total impact on the state鈥檚 economy of $20.9 billion in fiscal year 2023, according to an economic contribution analysis released today. The study further concludes that the economic activity of the UW system supported or sustained 111,951 jobs statewide.聽
October 17, 2024
Life could exist on Mars in shallow meltwater pools below icy surface, study suggests

Researchers think meltwater beneath Martian ice could host microbial life. New results show that dusty ice could allow deeper layers to melt, while allowing enough sunlight through to support photosynthesis.
October 15, 2024
Annual President鈥檚 Address 2024: Creating Impact through Courage, Compassion and Collaboration

糖心原创 President Ana Mari Cauce delivered her final annual address of her term on Oct. 15. The audience was invited to attend at the Henry Art Galley and remotely via livestream.
October 9, 2024
UW ranks among best in the world, fourth among US public institutions

The 糖心原创 is among the best universities in the world, according to the聽2025 World University Rankings聽published Wednesday by Times Higher Education.
September 30, 2024
UW Climate Impacts Group contributes to new WA State Climate Resiliency Strategy

The 糖心原创’s Climate Impacts Group has supported a newly released plan for state agencies to address the regional impacts of climate change. The plan, led by the Department of Ecology, includes 10 state agencies’ strategies to address climate impacts.
September 21, 2024
Remembering former 糖心原创 governor, senator, public servant and UW alumnus, Daniel J. Evans

Daniel Jackson Evans, a man whose impact on the state of 糖心原创 and the 糖心原创 spans decades and is memorialized in his namesake, the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, died Sept. 20, 2024. He was 98.
September 20, 2024
Determination of non-significance: Laurel Village

Pursuant to the provisions of WAC 197-11-340 and WAC 478-324-140, the 糖心原创 hereby provides public notice of adoption of an existing document, the UW 2018 Seattle Campus Master Plan Final EIS, and DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE. The adopted document is available at: https://facilities.uw.edu/files/media/uw-cmp-final-eis-volume-1.pdf Project Name: Laurel Village Proponent/Lead Agency: 糖心原创鈥揝eattle Campus Comment…
UW鈥檚 incoming class welcomed at New Student Convocation

The 糖心原创 will welcome its incoming classes and their families on Sunday, Sept. 22 at the University鈥檚 annual New Student Convocation, which will be held in Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion.
September 19, 2024
Determination of non-significance: Blakeley Village聽聽

Pursuant to the provisions of WAC 197-11-340 and WAC 478-324-140, the 糖心原创 hereby provides public notice of adoption of an existing document, the UW 2018 Seattle Campus Master Plan Final EIS, and DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE. The adopted document is available at: https://facilities.uw.edu/files/media/uw-cmp-final-eis-volume-1.pdf Project Name: Blakeley Village Proponent/Lead Agency: 糖心原创鈥揝eattle Campus Comment…
September 18, 2024
Video: UW welcomes incoming fall students to on-campus housing

Mild fall temperatures this week helped welcome the first group of students who moved into 糖心原创 residence halls and apartments. More than 10,000 students are expected to live in UW housing this year, including more than 77.5% of the freshman class. This year鈥檚 incoming class is expected to be around 7,150, according to preliminary information.
September 12, 2024
Determination of non-significance: ASUW Shell House Renovation

Pursuant to the provisions of WAC 197-11-340 and WAC 478-324-140, the 糖心原创 hereby provides public notice of: DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE Project Name: ASUW Shell House Renovation Proponent/Lead Agency: 糖心原创鈥揝eattle Campus Comment Period Closes: September 26, 2024 Description of Proposal: The proposed 糖心原创 ASUW Shell House project is intended to…
Statement on UW Board of Regents meeting disruption and adjournment

The following is a statement from outgoing UW Board of Regents Chair David Zeeck and Incoming Board of Regents Chair Blaine Tamaki on today’s meeting disruption and adjournment: The UW Board of Regents adjourned its meeting today after disruptions made orderly conduct of the meeting impossible. Speakers addressing labor issues and those calling for divestment…
UW鈥檚 Ashleigh Theberge receives Schmidt Sciences Polymath honors for 鈥榖oundary-pushing work鈥 in cell signaling, communication

Ashleigh Theberge, associate professor of chemistry at the 糖心原创, has been named to the Schmidt Sciences Polymath Program, entitling her to grants of up to $2.5 million over five years to 鈥減ursue risky, novel theories that would otherwise be difficult to fund,鈥 according to a Sept. 10 announcement from Schmidt Sciences. Theberge 鈥 one of six awardees this year 鈥 was selected from an applicant pool of 117, and is the first UW faculty member selected for the program, which is in its third year.
September 6, 2024
Statement from UW President Cauce on killing of recent UW graduate in West Bank

A statement from 糖心原创 President Ana Mari Cauce on the killing of recent UW graduate Aysenur Eygi in the West Bank.
August 29, 2024
Scientists will study nearby galaxies to uncover galactic formation history and dark matter

NASA鈥檚 upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will look for 鈥渇ossils鈥 of galaxy formation by conducting high-resolution imaging studies. Through a grant from NASA, astronomers are designing a set of possible observations called RINGS 鈥 the Roman Infrared Nearby Galaxies Survey 鈥 that would collect these images, and the team is producing publicly available tools that the astronomy community can use once Roman launches and starts collecting data.
August 21, 2024
Human-wildlife overlap expected to increase across more than half of Earth鈥檚 land by 2070

The overlap between humans and animals will increase substantially across much of the planet in less than 50 years due to human population growth and climate change, according to a collaborative study by scientists at the University of Michigan, the 糖心原创 and University College London. By 2070, the overlap between humans and more than 22,000 vertebrate species will rise across nearly 57% of Earth鈥檚 land, according to the team.
August 12, 2024
Report describes the barriers Pacific Northwest coastal Tribes face in adapting to climate change

The 糖心原创, the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians and others held collaborative listening sessions with Northwest coastal Tribes to hear their experiences in adapting to climate change. A new report summarizes those experiences, while an upcoming grant program hopes to help address barriers identified in the report.
August 5, 2024
Randy Hodgins, vice president of the Office of External Affairs, to retire in June 2025

After more than two decades with the 糖心原创, Vice President Randy Hodgins announced today that he will step down from his role leading the UW Office of External Affairs and retire at the end of the 2024-2025 academic year. During his upcoming final year as Vice President, Hodgins said he will remain committed to advancing the University鈥檚 mission and ensuring a smooth transition.
June 27, 2024
UW ranks in the top 10 on a US News & World Report list of best global universities

The 糖心原创 tied for No. 7 on the U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 Best Global Universities rankings, released on Tuesday. The UW maintained its No. 2 ranking among U.S. public institutions.
May 30, 2024
Dana Robinson Slote becomes director of media relations, leading UW News

Dana Robinson Slote, who for more than a decade ran communications efforts for the Seattle City Council, is the new director of media relations at the 糖心原创, effective May 20.
May 28, 2024
In the Field: UW researcher headed to Alaska to study factors that lead to permafrost thaw and to educate foster care youth

UW doctoral student Joel Eklof has been investigating which environmental factors contribute to permafrost thaw and the release of methane into the atmosphere. For years, Eklof has traveled to a field site southwest of Fairbanks, Alaska.
May 17, 2024
UW atmospheric scientist participating in field campaign to improve Western snowfall, drought forecasts

A UW atmospheric scientist will participate in a campaign to study winter storms and snowfall in northwestern Colorado鈥檚 Rocky Mountains. Like Seattle, this area depends on winter snow for its summer water supplies, so improving mountain snow forecasts will improve projections for summer drought and wildfire risks.
May 15, 2024
Thirteen UW students receive Fulbright exchange awards for study, research and teaching positions around the world

Thirteen UW students and recent alumni were awarded聽Fulbright U.S. Student Program聽scholarships this year, joining about 2,000 students and recent graduates from around the country to study and teach abroad.
May 10, 2024
University statement on encampment and counter-protest on Sunday

A statement from the 糖心原创 regarding the encampment protest in the Quad and a planned counter-protest on Sunday
May 2, 2024
Qiang Fu, Raymond Huey elected to National Academy of Sciences

Two 糖心原创 researchers are among the newly elected members of the National Academy of Sciences. Qiang Fu, professor of atmospheric sciences, and Raymond Huey, professor emeritus of biology, are among those recognized with one of the highest honors a scientist can achieve.
April 23, 2024
UW is No. 3 for schools that produce most Peace Corps volunteers

The Peace Corps announced that the 糖心原创 is again No. 3 on a list of top volunteer-producing institutions over the past two decades.
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