The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ has again been named to the Princeton Review’s Green Honor Roll, receiving the highest score possible for the 2012-13 academic year.


The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ has again been named to the Princeton Review’s Green Honor Roll, receiving the highest score possible for the 2012-13 academic year.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ wins two Council for Advancement and Support of Education awards || Local high school students, teachers assembling cosmic ray detectors || Triple exoneration aided by Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ’s Innocence Project Northwest || Charles Johnson recipient of Humanities Washington Award

Biologist Robert Paine has been awarded this year’s International Cosmos Prize that carries a cash award of about $408,000 and has previously gone to well-known conservationists such as David Attenborough and the leaders behind the Census of Marine Life project.

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ was ranked eighth among public universities in the country (excluding federally-funded military academies) in the quality of undergraduate education, according to Forbes.

U.S. News publishes Best Hospitals to guide patients who need a high level of care because they face a difficult surgery, a challenging condition, or added risk because of other health problems or age.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Medicine hospitals and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance were Identified as National ‘Leaders in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Healthcare Equality’

Julia Parrish was one of 12 “champions of change” invited to share their ideas on public engagement in science and science literacy June 25 at the White House.

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Formula Motorsports team took first place at the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers competition held June 19-22 in Lincoln, Neb.

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ has been ranked seventh in the world for the number of journal articles published in 2012 in Nature or one of Nature’s main monthly research journals, some of the most widely cited journals in science.

Individuals who have made important contributions to the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ were honored June 13 at the annual Awards of Excellence ceremony.

Awards recognize faculty, staff, alumni, top scholars || Paleontological Society gives highest honor to Estella Leopold

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Professional and Continuing Education marked its 100th birthday in grand style today (June 10) with the announcement of an extraordinary glass sculpture from a Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ alumnus who is also among the biggest names in art: Dale Chihuly.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ underwater robot team competes Saturday || Cecilia Bitz recognized for decade’s worth of work || Greenwald, Kuhl among 25 honored as part of 25th anniversary

A new ranking has determined that the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ is the sixth best university in the United States and eighth in the world.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ outcompetes PAC-12 schools in Recyclemania || MIT engineering professor to speak on research, career journey || Pharmaceutical science association recognizes Rodney Ho

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ in collaboration with Washington State University is developing an “academic redshirt” program that will bring dozens of low-income, Washington state high school graduates to the two universities to study engineering in a five-year bachelor’s program.

John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation names 173 fellows for 2013.

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ has announced this year’s Awards of Excellence recipients, recognizing achievements in teaching, mentoring, public service and staff support.

Mary Lidstrom and David Kaplan are among the 84 new members announced by National Academy of Sciences.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ faculty members Susan Eggers and Randall Moon have been elected fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Police department open house April 17 || 2013 Magnuson Scholars named || Bioethicists to discuss ethics of health care ‘migration’

Portion of Montlake closing all day Saturday, Sunday || Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ finalist in environmental excellence contest || Family-friendly Paws-on Science April 5-7 || Home Improvement Fair April 11

Holmes was honored for his groundbreaking work on sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, chlamydia, genital herpes, gonorrhea and human papilloma virus.

Washington Sea Grant sponsors four-day symposium on waterfront challenges || Lecture March 22 on advances in tissue engineering || Reception March 26 for Distinguished Staff Award nominees

US News & World Report recently published its national ranking of graduate programs.

Demos, films, exhibits at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Tower Green Fair Thursday || Society recognizes Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Restoration Ecology Network

Part-time Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ gardener designs winning display garden || RecycleMania a chance to increase recycling, composting || Newborn screening test brings chemical society honor to Gelb, TureÄ�ek

Three faculty members named Sloan Research Fellows

Transportation services “heartsâ€� ridesharing this week || Registration opens for Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Summer Youth Programs || Lizabeth Wilson wins national library award || Nominations due March 1 for university faculty lecturer

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ is No. 1 again among large universities (more than 10,000 students) for alumni currently serving in the Peace Corps.

Rogelio Riojas, president and chief executive officer for Sea Mar Community Health Centers, is the 2013 recipient of the Charles E. Odegaard Award.

Explore global food law at Feb. 8 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ conference || Nina Isoherranen honored for early-career achievement

Information School professor Batya Friedman will give the University Faculty Lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 in Room 130 of Kane Hall.

A number of events and volunteer opportunities for Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ faculty, staff and students are planned in conjunction with Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ has announced the freshman, sophomore and junior medalists for 2011-12.

Daniela Witten named one of Forbes’ rising stars

Wire, rubber bands and dental acrylics are fashioned into sculptures for the annual Department of Orthodontics contest.

Under new dean Dr. Joel Berg the school has launched a plan to revamp its clinical education and curriculum.

Going green at holiday parties || Dream Project named in $40 million federal Race to the Top grant || Anna Karlin new fellow || Early Entrance info session Jan. 10 || Registration opens Jan. 7 for Saturday classes for K-8 students, teachers

The American Geophysical Union has presented its top prize for engaging the public in science to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ’s John Delaney.