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The following is a statement from Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ President Ana Mari Cauce on the shooting of four individuals in Mukilteo this weekend, three of whom – Anna Bui, Jordan Ebner, and Jake Long – were killed, and one of whom – Will Kramer – was wounded and is at Harborview Medical Center. Bui was a student at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Bothell, while Kramer is a student on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµâ€™s Seattle campus. “Words are inadequate to address the bloodshed that occurred this…

“When the sexual harassment complaints were made, Dr. Katze was removed from his lab and put on home assignment. A thorough investigation was commenced through UCIRO, the University’s complaint, investigation and resolution office. The investigation found that Dr. Katze had violated University sexual harassment policies. “His conduct was inappropriate and not in any way reflective of the University’s values. This is why the matter is now in the faculty disciplinary process, through which an appropriate outcome will be adjudicated.” —…

John P. (Jack) Keating, former Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ psychology professor, dean of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ branch campuses and vice provost at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, died May 10 in Palm Springs, California. He is being remembered by colleagues as a dedicated and engaging teacher, strong researcher and inspired administrator. A San Francisco native and former Jesuit priest, Keating joined the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ in 1972 after earning his doctorate in social psychology at the Ohio State University. His earlier studies in philosophy and…

A team led by Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ engineers has developed a new tool that could aid in the quest for better batteries and fuel cells. Although battery technology has come a long way since Alessandro Volta first stacked metal discs in a “voltaic pileâ€� to generate electricity, major improvements are still needed to meet the energy challenges of the future, such as powering electric cars and storing renewable energy cheaply and efficiently. The key likely lies in the nanoscale, said…

The malaria parasite can cause unusually severe cases of the eponymous disease in patients, leading to higher mortality and poorer health outcomes among survivors. But scientists have long struggled to understand why some patients develop severe malaria. The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ’s International Center of Excellence for Malaria Research in South Asia — along with partners at the Center for Infectious Disease Research (CIDR) and Goa Medical College (GMC) of India — have discovered that specific types of parasite proteins, when…

Anti-kickback, conflict of interest and whistleblower regulations Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR 52.203-7) require the University to implement procedures designed to prevent and detect violations of the Anti-Kickback Act of 1986 (41 USC 51-58). This is published as a reminder of the policies and procedures in place at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ. Kickback defined. “Kickbackâ€� as defined by FAR means any money, fee commission, credit, gift, gratuity, thing of value or compensation of any kind that is provided directly or indirectly…

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ is ranked No. 23 in the nation for best value by Forbes, according to a list released this week. The rankings are based on several factors including quality (based on the 2015 Forbes Top Colleges ranking), drop-out risk, average time to graduate, tuition and post-graduation salaries and skills. The magazine said the top colleges are “mostly West Coast, public and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)-oriented.” Among public institutions, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ is ranked No. 14. The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ is No. 9 among…

For the 22nd time in the past 23 years, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÂ ranked as the No. 1 primary care medical school in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 Best Graduate School rankings released Tuesday. The rural medicine and family medicine programs have also led the nation since those rankings began in 1992. In a new ranking this year, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ’s doctor of nursing practice program is first among 149 programs nationwide. See all Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Medicine and other health sciences graduate…

Members of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ community are invited to a free daylong conference for technology professionals at the third-annual Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ TechConnect Conference March 24. Sean Mooney, a professor of biomedical informatics and medical education and Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Medicine chief research information officer, will kick off the day with a keynote presentation starting at 8:30 a.m. Internet2 Senior VP and Chief Innovation Officer Florence Hudson will lead a morning session on future-proofing your career and environment through diversity and inclusion. Over 35 speakers from…

University Book Store announced Thursday that it has opted to close its store in the University’s South Campus building and move its products and services to the flagship store on University Way Northeast. Though the relocation date has yet to be determined, University Book Store is planning for sometime before June. “Our lease was up for renewal, so it was time to evaluate whether we were successfully fulfilling our mission to provide our students with the materials they needed to succeed,” said…

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ was ranked No. 7 by Business First, a Buffalo-based publication, for America’s top 10 best public colleges and universities, the publication released Tuesday, Feb. 23. Business First, owned by American City Business Journals, used a 20-part formula based on academic excellence, prestige, affordability, diversity and economic strength to calculate each of the 477 participating universities’ scores. Out of the six Washington institutions included in the report, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ ranked first, following by Washington State University (No. 112). UC Berkeley…

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ and Gonzaga University have signed an agreement to continue, enhance and expand medical education and research in Spokane.

The Center for Coastal Margin Observation and Prediction, through its education partner the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, is deploying an oceanographic observing buoy in Bellingham Bay this week that will allow Northwest Indian College students both hands-on experience with the technology as well as the ability to study the data from their computers, through the Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems, NANOOS.

If you are a Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ supervisor, you have probably participated in the Strategic Leadership Program — a customized training program enhancing communication and managerial skill. Developed and taught by Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Professional & Organizational Development, the program has graduated over 4000 supervisors since it launched almost 16 years ago. On Feb. 4, the Strategic Leadership Program received the top leadership excellence award for Best Corporate University at the national LEAD2016 conference sponsored by HR.com and held at…

Project Name: Computer Sciences and Engineering II Project Proponent: Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Description: The project involves site selection and construction of a new 130,000 gross square foot above and below grade building to create expansion space for education and research for the computer science and engineering program. The structure will house new instructional space, undergraduate student spaces, research and educational labs, shops, offices and event space. For the purposes of environmental review, four alternatives are analyzed in the document: Alternative 1 (Preferred alternative) –…

Jennifer Cohen, senior associate athletic director at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, has been named interim athletic director, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ President Ana Mari Cauce announced Tuesday. Cohen steps in for Scott Woodward, who announced earlier this month he would be taking a position at Texas A&M University. Cohen’s appointment is effective Feb. 1. “With her years of experience as a senior administrator in our athletic department, Jen will provide excellent leadership as we undertake a national search for a new athletic director,â€�…

Helen Garrett has been selected as the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµâ€™s new university registrar and chief officer for enrollment information services. “Helen emerged as the top candidate from a very deep pool of applicants. Her substantial experience in enrollment management combined with her wealth of knowledge regarding data and student information services were exactly what the registrar search committee was looking for,â€� said Philip Reid, chair of the registrar search committee and professor of chemistry. “She has the right combination of…

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ is home to 26 researchers included on Thomson Reuters’ list of “The World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds” for 2015, which was released Jan. 14. The distinction, based on an analysis of over a decade of research paper citations among 21 general scientific fields, is meant to recognize scientists who are most cited by their peers.

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at Noon on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, in Room 332 of the Husky Union Building (HUB), on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Seattle campus.  Satellite locations will be available on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Bothell campus in Room Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ2-307, and on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Tacoma campus in Room WCG-110. The purpose of the hearing is to allow all interested persons an opportunity to present their views, either orally or in writing, on the…

In December, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ’s Department of Bioengineering began accepting applications for its newest graduate degree program, the Master of Applied Bioengineering. The one-year, full-time program begins in August, and will train students to apply engineering design and entrepreneurship skills to address unmet clinical needs and to transform biomedical research into technologies for improving health care. The degree will position graduates to respond to market-based demands of industry, medicine and translational research.

DO-IT, a Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ program, is looking for high school students with disabilities to apply to be program scholars. Applicants must be a current high school sophomore or junior in Washington, have an aptitude and interest in attending college, have any disability, and must be motivated to participate and interested in interacting with other students with a variety of disabilities. The application can be found online. Applicants who are selected as DO-IT scholars are loaned computers and adaptive technology needed to…

From a new president and lasers cooling liquids to spotting rare sea creatures and major collaborations, great things have happened at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÂ in 2015. Here’s a look back at the top stories of the year. These stories were chosen based on the total number of views they received on our website and are not in any particular order. Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Regents name Ana Mari Cauce president October 13, 2015 The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Board of Regents selected Interim President Ana Mari Cauce to be…