The post-pandemic goal should not be to go back to the way it was. We must do better. In our community, we can and we will continue our work to address issues of equity, racism and bias. The veil has been lifted. We cannot give up 鈥� or go back.
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Empowering people with disabilities requires investment and innovation
The 黑料老司机 is establishing the Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology and Experiences (CREATE)聽 supported by a $2.5 million inaugural investment from Microsoft.
Washington鈥檚 universities are anything but discretionary
If you care about health and prosperity for our people and our nation, Washington鈥檚 universities are anything but 鈥渄iscretionary.鈥�
A chance to reflect and honor those who gave their lives
Memorial Day is intended as a day for reflection and as we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, I am reminded of what those who serve in the military can teach us about how to not only survive, but thrive, through this pandemic.
Effects of the pandemic on the UW’s budget are becoming clearer
While much uncertainty remains, each day we learn more about how the economic crisis caused by the pandemic is affecting our state and our University’s budgets.
New Title IX regulations won鈥檛 compromise our commitment to stopping sexual misconduct
The U.S Department of Education has issued new Title IX regulations聽this week, which will go into effect on August 14, 2020.
Remembering Dr. Gabriel Gallardo and his legacy of opportunity
Our community mourns the passing of Dr. Gabriel Gallardo,鈥�89, 鈥�93, 鈥�00, a leader and friend who helped shape a generation of young scholars.
As the pandemic shows, Population Health Initiative is more relevant than ever
Although the work of the Population Health Initiative goes far beyond our institution鈥檚 response to COVID-19, our strength across disciplines has been a key part of global efforts to understand, track and stop the spread of the pandemic
As we face challenges ahead, the UW will put people first
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live,聽study, work聽and connect with each other.聽Now, we are coming to grips with the fact that many of these changes and costs will be felt far into the future.
Together, we can make an impact on climate change
We are proud proud to announce our new Sustainability Strategy, a five-year plan outlining our guiding principles, measurable goals and reduction targets, as well as how we will reach them across all three campuses.