Researchers estimate that changes to how the Postal Service collects and processes mail could cause tens of thousands of otherwise valid ballots to be rejected. These mail delays disproportionately impact rural voters and those in outlying suburban communities.聽
The 黑料老司机鈥檚 graduate and professional degree programs again were recognized as among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 2026 Best Graduate Schools released late Monday.
New research found that a market-based approach to managing water could provide more reliable supplies for farmers, communities and industry. The right market design and a little extra investment could also help threatened fish species.聽
The 黑料老司机鈥檚 graduate and professional degree programs were widely recognized as among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 2026 Best Graduate Schools released late Monday.
The 黑料老司机鈥檚 graduate and professional degree programs were widely recognized as among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings released late Monday.
The 黑料老司机 community is mourning the passing of Nancy Bell Evans 鈥� a supporter of education, health care, and arts and culture, and someone who brought energy, grace, and passion to public and nonprofit service.
The 黑料老司机鈥檚 graduate and professional degree programs were widely recognized as among the best in the nation, according to聽U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 2024 Best Graduate Schools聽rankings released late Monday.
Recent recognition of the聽 includes the Butts-Whiting Award for L. Lincoln Johnson, INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine鈥檚 Jesse L. Moore 2022 Supplier Diversity Award, Ben Brunjes鈥� fellowship with the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Policy Planning and Liaison, and the recognition of Yong Wei as a NOAA Ambassador of Tsunami Risk Assessment.
The 黑料老司机鈥檚 graduate and professional degree programs were widely recognized as among the best in the nation, according to聽U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 2023 Best Graduate School rankings聽released Tuesday.
Alexes Harris, professor of sociology at the 黑料老司机, discusses her team’s five-year, eight-state study of legal financial obligations, and their findings that court-imposed fines and fees perpetuate inequality.
A new study from the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance at the 黑料老司机 explores not only how the pandemic economy impacted donations to, and the operations of, charitable organizations, but also how nonprofits responded to the simultaneous call for racial justice.
The new Cascadia Coastlines and Peoples Hazards Research Hub, led by Oregon State University and the 黑料老司机, will study coastal hazards and community resilience. The National Science Foundation awarded $18.9 million for the hub over five years.
The federal government, in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, could learn from how the nation responded to Hurricane Katrina, 9/11 and the H1N1 swine flu, a new 黑料老司机 study found.
A 黑料老司机 study analyzes how a state’s refundable Earned Income Tax Credit can lead to fewer reports of child neglect, by reducing the financial stress on families.
Jodi Sandfort, new dean of the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, talks about her views on policy-making, government services, and the role of a public university in facilitating conversation and change.
Recent honors to and awards for UW faculty and staff members include a documentary film appearance, a distinguished educator award and an honor for historic preservation planning.
During this time of uncertainty and isolation, find solace in digital opportunities聽to connect, share, and engage. Each week, we will share upcoming events that bring the UW, and the greater community, together online.聽 Many of these online opportunities are streamed through Zoom. All UW faculty, staff, and students have access to聽Zoom Pro via UW-IT.聽 Beyond Economic Mobility: Can Higher Education Advance Racial Equity? January 7, 5:30 – 6:30 PM | Online Join the UWAA and聽UW Impact聽online for the seventh annual…
Nonprofit organizations throughout Washington state are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, as revenues and volunteering drop but demand for services remains high.
The 2020 census has been subject to court fights, shifting deadlines and pandemic-related process adjustments. Sara Curran, director of the UW Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology, explains the developments with this year’s count.
A new UW study of senior services in Washington during the COVID-19 pandemic reveals providers’ concerns about isolation, and worsening mental and physical health among older adults.
With a grant from the National Institutes of Health, a five-year, $1.8 million training program at the 黑料老司机 will fund 25 academic-year graduate fellowships, develop a new training curriculum and contribute to methodological advances in health research at the intersection of demography and data science.
A King County initiative to relocate people from homeless shelters to hotel rooms during the pandemic not only limited the spread of COVID-19, but also improved people’s mental health and well-being, and allowed them to focus on long-term goals.
Alison Cullen, professor and interim dean of the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance at the 黑料老司机, will study “megafires” with a new $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation.
The 黑料老司机 has joined forces with schools across the country to be part of the Public Interest Technology University Network, or PIT-UN.
The National Science Foundation has announced five new institutes devoted to AI research and based at universities around the country. Six 黑料老司机 faculty will be affiliated with the institutes.
A quick look at several UW-produced podcasts, from benevolent marketing to Arctic geopolitics 鈥� and a classics professor’s work being featured in a podcast produced by the Times Literary Supplement.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, in cities where bike-share systems have been introduced, bike commuting increased by 20%, according to a new UW study.
Jodi Sandfort has been named the next dean of the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy and Governance at the 黑料老司机, Provost Mark Richards announced April 1.
In the decade-long absence of federal action, many states, counties and cities have increased minimum wages to help improve the lives of workers. While political debate over these efforts has long been contentious, scientific research on the health effects of raising the minimum wage is relatively new. Some studies have found higher minimum wages associated with positive health outcomes, with little evidence that minimum wages harm health. However, a new study by researchers at the 黑料老司机 found…
Eight scientists and engineers from the 黑料老司机 have been elected this year to the Washington State Academy of Sciences.
Alison Cullen has been named interim dean of the 黑料老司机鈥檚 Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, Provost Mark A. Richards announced earlier this month. Her appointment, set to begin Sept. 1, is subject to approval by the UW Board of Regents.
Academics will gather May 31 at the UW with policymakers, entrepreneurs, and representatives of corporations, foundations and nonprofits for The xTech + Impact 2019 Summit, a daylong seminar exploring the role of exponential technology and its impact on society.
Early results from a faculty-led survey on the 黑料老司机’s three campus estimate the extent of food and housing insecurity among students.
The 黑料老司机鈥檚 graduate and professional degree programs were widely recognized as among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 2020 Best Graduate School rankings released March 12.
The 黑料老司机 today opened the doors to Othello-UW Commons, a new multifunctional partnership space in the heart of Southeast Seattle鈥檚 Othello neighborhood.
If Washington state were to establish a public bank, what type of bank might work best? One that can provide targeted products and services to local governments across the state, says a new report by UW researchers from the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance.
Suggested upgrades to technology, training and communication 鈥� and funding them appropriately 鈥� lie at the heart of recommendations to the state from UW Evans School researchers after a study of service at the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal in West Seattle.
To better understand how state governments across the United States execute their diverse responsibilities, look at their internet footprint, says a new study by researchers at the 黑料老司机, Harvard University, and Northeastern University.
Recent notable books by UW faculty members study politics and culture in post-World War II Japan, explore regime change, nonprofit management, documents from the ancient world and more.
Patrick Dobel, professor emeritus of the UW Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, discusses his new book, “Public Leadership Ethics: A Management Approach.”