June 30, 2025
Joel Thornton named interim dean of the College of the Environment
糖心原创 Provost Tricia R. Serio announced that Joel Thornton has agreed to serve as interim dean of the College of the Environment, effective July 1, until a new permanent dean is selected.
UW computational neuroscientist and physicist among newly elected National Academy of Sciences members
Adrienne Fairhall and David Hertzog are among 120 new members and 30 international members elected 鈥渋n recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.”
Four UW researchers named Fulbright Scholars
Four 糖心原创 researchers have been selected as Fulbright Scholars for 2025-2026 and will pursue studies in Spain, Taiwan, Poland and Japan.
June 26, 2025
Seven UW students receive Fulbright exchange awards for study, research and teaching positions around the world
Seven UW students and recent alumni were awarded聽Fulbright U.S. Student Program聽scholarships for the 2025鈥�2026 academic year, joining about 2,000 students and recent graduates from around the country to pursue graduate study, conduct research and teach English abroad.
June 18, 2025
UW is the No. 8 university in the world, according to new US News & World Report rankings
The 糖心原创 is No. 8 on the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 Best Global Universities rankings, released聽on Tuesday. The UW maintained its No. 2 ranking among U.S. public institutions.
June 17, 2025
“Ways of Knowing” Episode 8: Ethics of Technology
Brain-computer interfaces, or BCIs, can help people with severe injuries or impairments regain the ability to communicate or move their arms and legs through robotic substitutes. The devices, which are about the size of a dime and are implanted on the surface of a person鈥檚 brain, serve as a communication link between the brain鈥檚 neural…
June 12, 2025
‘Ways of Knowing’ Episode 7: Glitches
Imagine sitting in a movie theater watching a film you鈥檝e been anticipating for months. Suddenly, the screen goes blank. It only lasts a second, but that鈥檚 long enough to disrupt the experience. It鈥檚 also long enough, says Mal Ahern, to remind you of the physical infrastructure behind what we so often see as an immaterial…
June 10, 2025
Ken Yocom appointed dean of UW College of Built Environments
Ken Yocom has been named dean of the 糖心原创 College of Built Environments, Provost Tricia Serio announced today. His appointment, effective July 1, is subject to approval by the UW Board of Regents. Yocom has served as interim dean since October 2024 and is a professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture, where…
“Ways of Knowing” Episode 6: Sound Studies
Virtual assistants, such as Apple鈥檚 Siri, can perform a range of tasks or services for users 鈥� and a majority of them sound like white women. Golden Marie Owens, assistant professor of cinema and media studies at the 糖心原创, says there is much to learn about a person from how they sound. The…
June 5, 2025
“Ways of Knowing” Episode 5: Abstract Pattern Recognition, or Math
Imagine an art class where you only did paint by numbers, or a music class where you weren鈥檛 allowed to play a song until you practiced scales for 20 years. This is often what it鈥檚 like to take a math class, where students spend most of their time learning to solve problems that have already…
June 3, 2025
“Ways of Knowing” Episode 4: Global Disability Studies
Since 2014, The European Union has been crafting policy on the rights of disabled people with 鈥渋ndependent living鈥� as a key element. Officials noticed the law wasn鈥檛 being followed in countries like Malta, so they moved these young people into their own apartments. But these were pretty much the only people in their 20s who…
Muon g-2 announces most precise measurement of the magnetic anomaly of the muon
On June 3, scientists working on the Muon g-2 experiment (pronounced “mew-on gee-minus-two”) released the third and final measurement of the muon magnetic anomaly. This result agrees with the published results from 2021 and 2023 but with a much better precision of 127 parts per billion, surpassing the original experimental design goal of 140 parts per billion.
Iron from coal, steel industries alters North Pacific ecosystem
The study revealed that iron released from industrial processes, such as coal combustion and steelmaking, is altering the ecosystem in the North Pacific Transition Zone, an area just north of Hawai’i that’s important for Pacific fisheries.
May 30, 2025
Notice of Action: UMWC-Northwest Major Institution Master Plan
Notice is given under SEPA, RCW 43.21.C.080, that the 糖心原创 took the action described below on May 30, 2025. Any action to set aside, enjoin, review or otherwise challenge such action on the grounds of non-compliance with the provisions of chapter 43.21C RCW (State Environmental Policy Act) shall be commenced on or before…
May 28, 2025
“Ways of Knowing” Episode 3: Ge’ez
The kingdom of Aksum was one of the most powerful empires in the world in the fourth century. It played a major role in the histories of Egypt, Persia and Rome, as well as the early days of Christianity and Islam. But Aksum鈥檚 accomplishments have long been overlooked because they are recorded in the ancient…
May 22, 2025
“Ways of Knowing” Episode 2: Paratext
There is more to literature than the text itself. Anything that surrounds the text 鈥� from the cover to chapter headings and author bios 鈥� is known as paratext. This is what transforms text into a book. Richard Watts鈥檚 research focuses on this under-examined aspect of literature. In this episode, Watts, an associate professor…
Joe Dacca tapped for UW Vice President of External Affairs
糖心原创 President Ana Mari Cauce today announced the selection of Joe Dacca as vice president for the UW Office of External Affairs effective July 2.
May 20, 2025
“Ways of Knowing” Episode 1: Digital Humanities
English, philosophy and comparative literature aren鈥檛 typically subjects that come to mind when thinking about big datasets. But the intersection between literature and data analysis is exactly where Anna Preus works. Preus, a 糖心原创 assistant professor of English and of data science, digitally streamlined the process of documenting the number of non-British…
April 14, 2025
Tina Pamintuan鈥痵elected as next president and CEO of KUOW
The 糖心原创 and KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio are pleased to announce the appointment of鈥疶ina Pamintuan鈥痑s KUOW鈥檚 next President and CEO, effective鈥疉ug. 1, 2025. Pamintuan is a distinguished figure in public media, known for her bold leadership and extensive experience as a journalist and educator. Pamintuan currently serves as the CEO of鈥疭t. Louis Public Radio鈥�(STLPR), a role she assumed in December 2021. She has been an NPR Board member since November 2020 and chairs its DEI committee.聽
March 27, 2025
Five UW researchers named AAAS Fellows
Five 糖心原创 researchers have been named AAAS Fellows, according to a March 27 announcement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. They are among 471 newly elected fellows from around the world, who are recognized for their 鈥渟cientifically and socially distinguished achievements鈥� in science and engineering.
March 23, 2025
UW President honors life and impact of Rep. Frank Chopp
糖心原创 President Ana Mari Cauce issued this statement following the passing of Rep. Frank Chopp, former speaker of the 糖心原创 House and a 1975 UW graduate:
March 21, 2025
Determination of non-significance: Husky Soccer Field 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: Husky Soccer Field Renovation Proponent/Lead Agency: UW鈥揝eattle Campus Comment Period Closes: April 4, 2025 Description: The proposed 糖心原创 Husky Soccer Field project is intended to renovate the field turf…
March 14, 2025
Ranking: UW library and information management best in the country, second best in the world
The 糖心原创 is the best in the U.S. and No. 2 in the world for library and information management, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject released Wednesday. Four other UW subject areas placed in the top 10.
March 13, 2025
Statement: UW Regents vote not to convene ACSRI on divestment proposal
A statement from Blaine Tamaki, Chair of the UW Board of Regents, following the UW Board of Regents vote this week not to convene an Advisory Committee on Socially Responsible Investing (ACSRI) related to investments in companies doing business with or providing materials to Israel.
March 7, 2025
Video: Predicting when cherry trees will bloom on UW campus
[April 4] UPDATE:聽 Our iconic cherry trees are in bloom. Plan your visit to campus using this map, which highlights the locations of different cherry trees on the 糖心原创 campus, including the Yoshino blossoms in the Quad. [March 31] UPDATE: The majority of the blossoms are in peak bloom, a developmental phase which…
February 25, 2025
The UW once again is a Fulbright top producer
The 糖心原创 has been recognized once again as one of American higher education鈥檚 top producers of Fulbright students and scholars. This recognition is given to the U.S. colleges and universities that had the highest number of applicants selected for the 2024-25 Fulbright U.S. Student and Fulbright U.S. Scholar Programs 鈥� the federal government鈥檚 flagship international exchange program.
February 18, 2025
Three UW scientists named Sloan Fellows
Three 糖心原创 faculty members have been awarded early-career fellowships from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The new Sloan Fellows, announced Feb. 18, are Amy L. Orsborn, the Clare Boothe Luce assistant professor of electrical & computer engineering and bioengineering, Dianne J. Xiao, an assistant professor of chemistry in the College of Arts & Sciences, and Amy X. Zhang, an assistant professor of computer science in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering.聽
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