Senate proposes no cuts to higher-education funding
Contrary to last year’s cuts to higher education, yesterday the Washington state Senate proposed making no cuts to higher-education funding.
Former UW assistant dean of social work faked credits for 139 students
In an effort to maintain students’ financial-aid eligibility, former UW Social Work Assistant Dean William “Gary” Olson granted passing grades for no work, leading to his forced resignation last year.
Board of Regents host first public forum
The UW Board of Regents listened but didn’t respond yesterday at its first public forum.
Graduate tax would allow students to pay later
A new way of paying for college is popping up in UW community discussions, one which would allow all students to wait until they graduate to finance their education.
Young grateful for federal support
UW administration continues to work with less state funding
UW President Michael Young is pleased to see support for financial aid in President Barack Obama’s 2013 budget.
New UWPD location reconsidered after ECC students voice concerns
The proposed relocation of the UWPD across from the Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC) is being reconsidered after students expressed concerns over the past week.
Six university presidents discuss higher education at town hall
Last night at a Town Hall meeting, six Washington public university presidents, including business leaders and UW President Michael Young, discussed the state of higher education.
UW faces challenges in faculty retention
As various departments face challenges in ensuring quality professors do not leave for better offers at other universities, faculty retention is increasingly on the minds of UW students and staff.
'Pushing the limits of their own talent'
UW associate professor Valerie Curtis-Newton balances community theater with teaching
Late into the night, sociology student Valerie Curtis-Newton and her roommate made the hallways of their dormitory at the College of the Holy Cross come alive with their singing and guitar-playing. A neighboring sophomore overheard the two freshmen and insisted that they attend an audition for one of the school musicals.
A closed-door policy
Student committee makes budget recommendations
Part 2 of 2: As the UW navigates the increasingly austere state budget, the closed Provost Advisory Committee for Students (PACS) may have a hand in the university’s unsure future.
UW reflects on service to the state after review
In light of a recent report concerning Washington state’s low rate of producing bachelor’s degrees, the UW’s role in the state’s educational leadership is being called into question.
The campus that never sleeps
Snow days raise cost of campus operations
Although snow suspended three days of UW classes last week, many employees still had to report to work.
A closed-door policy
Part 1 of 2: Provost Advisory Committee for Students meets weekly and prepares to make budget recommendations
The undergraduate and graduate members of the Provost Advisory Committee for Students (PACS) have been educating themselves about the ins and outs of the complex university budget.
Gregoire appoints two new regents
Gov. Chris Gregoire announced yesterday she has appointed two airline-industry executives — Bill Ayer and Pat Shanahan — to the UW Board of Regents. She also reappointed Herb Simon.
Tarhouni speaks with students about experience in Libya
While UW students were celebrating the holidays and groaning over the start of a new quarter, Ali Tarhouni, a major player in Libya’s Arab Spring revolution and a former UW lecturer, returned to Seattle to reconnect with his family and friends.
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