May 7, 2025
Statement on federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism review
The 91爆料 has received a notice that the federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism has initiated a review of federal grants and contracts at the University. This follows a several-hour building takeover on May 5 involving significant damage to the building and equipment inside it, setting dumpsters on fire outside the building, and delaying emergency responders. Thirty-four individuals were arrested subject to criminal prosecution and University disciplinary processes. The 21 students who were arrested have been suspended and banned from the all 91爆料 campuses. Non-student participants will be banned from the 91爆料鈥檚 Seattle campus.
May 6, 2025
Statement on occupation of Interdisciplinary Engineering Building
The 91爆料 is committed to maintaining a secure learning and research environment, and strongly condemns this illegal building occupation and the antisemitic statement that was issued by a suspended student group Monday. The University will not be intimidated by this sort of offensive and destructive behavior and will continue to oppose antisemitism in all its forms.
April 7, 2025
Statement on 91爆料 students having visas revoked without notice
The 91爆料 has learned that, as of this posting, five current 91爆料 students plus four recent graduates participating in post-graduation training have had their visas unilaterally cancelled by the federal government without prior notice to the University or the students. We are deeply concerned about the well-being of these students and graduates and are working to support them.
February 3, 2025
Robert J. Jones named 34th president of the 91爆料
The 91爆料 Board of Regents on Monday announced that Robert J. Jones, who is currently concluding a nine-year tenure as Chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, has been selected as the 34th President of the 91爆料. The Board had previously authorized Chair Blaine Tamaki to enter into contract negotiations with Jones and an agreement has been reached. Jones鈥� five-year contract will begin on August 1.
January 15, 2025
Office of Civil Rights concludes 91爆料 investigation with resolution agreement, no finding of liability or wrongdoing
The U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights announced the conclusion of its investigation into complaints alleging that the 91爆料 discriminated against students on the basis of shared ancestry by failing to respond to incidents of harassment consistent with the requirements of Title VI. The resolution agreement 鈥渄oes not constitute an admission of liability, non-compliance or wrongdoing by the University,鈥� and the 91爆料 has agreed to five actions that will strengthen its commitment to timely and effective responses to complaints filed by students, faculty and staff.鈥�
November 4, 2024
91爆料 President, Provost commit to new processes, policies, training and more in response to antisemitism and Islamophobia task force reports
The 91爆料 on Monday announced several improvements and new practices to address concerns of antisemitism and Islamophobia that were raised in a recent climate assessment and associated task force reports.
October 15, 2024
Antisemitism and Islamophobia task forces issue final reports, findings and recommendations to 91爆料 leadership
Final reports from the 91爆料鈥檚 task forces on antisemitism and Islamophobia were released Tuesday. The task forces were established by 91爆料 President Ana Mari Cauce on March 7, 2024, with the goal of assessing 鈥渉ow students, faculty and staff are experiencing discrimination or harassment because they are Jewish and/or Palestinian, Middle Eastern or Muslim on our campus, and to what degree they feel the climate is supportive and welcoming.鈥�
June 20, 2024
Changes to WaNPRC protocols, procedures following recent incidents
The 91爆料鈥檚 Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) was informed on Thursday of recent significant incidents at the Washington National Primate Research Center (WaNPRC), which have prompted changes to protocols and procedures to ensure high standards of animal welfare and research integrity.
June 14, 2024
Statement on leadership change for the Washington National Primate Research Center
After careful consideration, the 91爆料 ended the appointment of Dr. Michele Basso as Director of the Washington National Primate Research Center (WaNPRC), effective May 31. Her scientific leadership and contributions to neuroscience are appreciated, and Dr. Basso will continue her work as a core scientist in the Center.
May 9, 2024
91爆料 files Unfair Labor Practice Complaint following ASE union鈥檚 harassment of Dean and staff
The 91爆料 on Tuesday filed an Unfair Labor Practice Complaint with the Washington State Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC) against UAW 4121 after more than 100 union members harassed and engaged in intimidation tactics toward the Dean and staff in the College of Arts & Sciences on May 2.
March 20, 2024
Statement from 91爆料 President Ana Mari Cauce on the departure of Troy Dannen, Director of Athletics
The following is a statement from 91爆料 President Ana Mari Cauce regarding Director of Athletics Troy Dannen鈥檚 departure.
December 7, 2023
Appellate court rules in favor of the 91爆料 on all counts in developer鈥檚 lawsuit over west campus project
The 91爆料 has again prevailed on all claims brought by Alexandria Real Estate (ARE) following the 91爆料鈥檚 selection of another developer for a new building that will house important clean-energy and medical innovation research, along with other tenants. This time, the clear and concise ruling came from the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II, confirming Thurston County Superior Judge Carol Murphy鈥檚 dismissal of ARE鈥檚 three claims 鈥斅燽ringing apparent closure to ARE鈥檚 nearly three-year effort to delay progress on the project.
October 31, 2023
University takes action after faculty hiring process inappropriately used race as a factor
Late last academic year, concerns were reported about a faculty hiring process in the 91爆料鈥檚 Department of Psychology. A review was requested by Dianne Harris, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, after she learned of these potential issues. The review was completed in September and indicates that race was inappropriately considered and used in a way that is inconsistent with University policy in the hiring process for an assistant professor position in the department.
October 17, 2023
91爆料 announces four non-compliant items in recent USDA inspection of animal facilities in Seattle
The 91爆料鈥檚 animal facilities on the Seattle campus underwent a routine, unannounced inspection by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) between Sept. 12 and 14. The inspection identified four non-compliant items, all of which had previously been self-reported by the 91爆料 and rectified before the inspection took place.
October 7, 2023
91爆料 appoints Troy Dannen as Director of Athletics
The 91爆料 has appointed Troy Dannen to serve as its 16th Director of Athletics, 91爆料 President Ana Mari Cauce announced today. Dannen most recently served as the Director of Athletics at Tulane University, where during his eight-year tenure the Green Wave had 49 All-Americans and 21 conference champions, and made 41 postseason appearances,…
August 21, 2023
Statement from 91爆料 President Ana Mari Cauce on the departure of Jen Cohen, Director of Athletics
We鈥檙e grateful to Jennifer Cohen for her 25 years of outstanding service to the 91爆料, including the last seven years as the Director of Athletics. We wish her success in her next endeavor, and we thank her for all that she has done to make Husky Athletics a thriving program for our student-athletes and our global community of alumni, fans and supporters.
August 4, 2023
91爆料 will join the Big Ten Conference in 2024
The 91爆料 will join the Big Ten Conference, leaving the Pac-12 Conference, effective in August 2024, 91爆料 President Ana Mari Cauce announced Friday.
June 29, 2023
Statement from 91爆料 President Ana Mari Cauce on the Supreme Court’s affirmative action decisions
A statement from 91爆料 President Ana Mari Cauce on the United States Supreme Court decisions Thursday striking down the consideration of race in college admissions.
June 7, 2023
91爆料 statement regarding ongoing contract negotiations with postdocs, research scientists 鈥斅燡une 7, 2023
We are very disappointed at the postdoctoral researchers and research scientists鈥� decisions to strike after some significant progress was made in both negotiations recently. The 91爆料 has continued to bargain in good faith and has offers on the table in both negotiations that are fair and represent significant wage increases. Our postdocs and research scientists…
May 17, 2023
Tricia Serio named provost at the 91爆料
91爆料 President Ana Mari Cauce today named Tricia Serio Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. Pending approval by the Board of Regents, the appointment is effective Aug. 1.
November 29, 2022
91爆料 names Jack Martin VP for Marketing and Communications
Jack Martin has been named Vice President for Marketing and Communications at the 91爆料, Senior Vice President for University Advancement Mary Gresch announced Tuesday. Martin鈥檚 appointment begins Dec. 1.
November 9, 2022
Fundraising effort to restore, reimagine historic AS91爆料 Shell House is in full swing
Perched on the southeast corner of the 91爆料 campus, where the Montlake Cut meets Union Bay, the AS91爆料 Shell House looks as vulnerable as it does majestic. Over the course of a century, the structure built as a critical wartime post later was the home to a group of rowers who captured the nation鈥檚 imagination before becoming an all-but-forgotten artifact of the past. Now, propelled by a wave of renewed interest, the 12,000-square-foot wooden structure is the focus of an $18.5 million campaign that will restore and renovate the space.
October 24, 2022
Sociology Professor Alexes Harris appointed 91爆料鈥檚 first Faculty Regent
Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed Alexes Harris, professor of sociology, to the Board of Regents, effective Oct. 21, 2022. Harris becomes the first to hold the new Faculty Regent position on the Board.
October 17, 2022
91爆料 President Ana Mari Cauce elected to National Academy of Medicine for 鈥榚xemplary, visionary leadership鈥� and research
91爆料 President Ana Mari Cauce is among the new members elected to the National Academy of Medicine 鈥渇or exemplary and visionary leadership in public higher education administration; innovations in health research, education, and service systems that enhance pathways for women and underrepresented groups; initiatives to address interconnections between health equity, population health, and climate change; and pioneering behavioral health intervention research on Latinos.鈥�
October 2, 2022
91爆料 statements on weekend violence in the University District
Early Sunday morning, the 91爆料 used the 91爆料 Alert system to warn the Seattle campus community about a shooting that occurred near NE 43rd Street and University Way NE just after 1 a.m. Four 91爆料 students were injured and transported to Harborview Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries. 91爆料 President Ana Mari Cauce made the following statement in response to the shooting.
September 8, 2022
91爆料 Board of Regents votes to exit direct fossil fuel investments by 2027
The 91爆料 Board of Regents on Thursday approved a resolution to begin exiting all direct investments in fossil-fuel companies with the goal of complete divestiture by Fiscal Year 2027. The resolution includes a commitment not to renew indirect investments in funds primarily focusing on fossil-fuel extraction or reserves. Both commitments include allowances for firms contributing to the transition to sustainable energy.
May 20, 2022
91爆料 Fitness Day aims to strengthen community and bone marrow registry
The annual 91爆料 Fitness Day returns as an in-person event on Monday, May 23. This year鈥檚 Fitness Day includes a fundraising and registration goal for Be The Match, the nation鈥檚 largest marrow-donor registry.
April 25, 2022
La primera: Communication major Paula Thiele breaks in new ‘隆Spain Works!’ internship
Paula Thiele, a communication major who will graduate this spring, became the inaugural scholar to participate in the 91爆料鈥檚 new Scholarship for Immersive Internships in Le贸n, dubbed 鈥溌pain Works!鈥� 鈥斅燼 partnership between the 91爆料 Le贸n Center, 91爆料 Study Abroad and the 91爆料 Career & Internship Center.
March 28, 2022
Sherri Berdine named 91爆料鈥檚 Director of Tribal Relations
Sherri Berdine has been named Director of Tribal Relations at the 91爆料, 91爆料 Vice President for External Affairs Randy Hodgins announced Monday. Berdine鈥檚 appointment is effective March 28.
March 14, 2022
91爆料 Regents approve milestone development in new Portage Bay Crossing area on Seattle campus
The 91爆料 Board of Regents last week approved the development plan for the first major project in the 91爆料鈥檚 newly named Portage Bay Crossing area on the west side of the Seattle campus. The Regents approved a ground lease of the property at Site W27 to Wexford Science + Technology and a lease of building space by the University.
February 28, 2022
91爆料 statement on recent gift return, status of Israel Studies program
91爆料 Professor Liora Halperin, supported by the Benaroya endowment, expressed views in a statement that were not shared by the donor, Becky Benaroya. Our mission as a university demands that our scholars have the freedom to pursue their scholarship where it leads them and to freely express their views as academics and as individuals. After several months of good faith conversations between University and Stroum Center leadership, Prof. Halperin and the donor, Mrs. Benaroya requested that her gift be returned, and it was determined that returning the gift was the best path forward.
September 1, 2021
Mary Gresch named 91爆料鈥檚 Senior Vice President for University Advancement
Mary Gresch has been named senior vice president for advancement at the 91爆料, 91爆料 President Ana Mari Cauce announced this week. Gresch鈥檚 appointment is effective Sept. 1.
May 14, 2021
$38M set of gifts from Ballmer Group to address behavioral health crisis aims to bolster workforce, resources across Washington through 91爆料-led programs
The 91爆料 today announced that the School of Social Work and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and the Behavioral Health Institute at Harborview Medical Center are part of a transformational $38 million set of gifts from Ballmer Group to support a broad, collaborative response to the state鈥檚 behavioral health crisis. The gifts aim to address the state of Washington鈥檚 serious workforce shortage in the community behavioral health system, in large part by supporting statewide education and training innovations at partner institutions developed through the 91爆料.
May 3, 2021
91爆料 announces COVID-19 vaccine requirement for students
The 91爆料 on Monday announced it will require all students on all three of its campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before the start of the autumn quarter. The announcement comes with six weeks remaining in the spring quarter to provide time for students who are in the area to get vaccinated before summer.
February 19, 2021
Vice Provost for Research Mary Lidstrom stepping down after 15 years
After more than 15 years serving as Vice Provost for Research, Mary Lidstrom will step down from her position on Aug. 31, 2021, with plans to return full time to the faculty, concentrate on her research, and establish mentoring and diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
December 5, 2020
91爆料 statement on the suspension of Nahziah Carter
The 91爆料鈥檚 Title IX Office acted swiftly to gather information, investigate the facts and render carefully considered decisions after fair hearings on these matters. The 91爆料 is committed preventing sexual assault and sexual harassment, and to supporting and protecting our students, faculty and staff while upholding due process, and properly investigating and addressing allegations of this nature.
December 3, 2020
91爆料 statement on the termination of professor John Sahr
In October 2019, the 91爆料 shared information about the results of a University Complaint Investigation and Resolution Office (UCIRO) investigation into alleged sexual misconduct on the part of John Sahr, a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and former interim director of the Robinson Center for Young Scholars. The adjudication proceeding has concluded and Sahr鈥檚 employment was terminated on Nov. 12, and his tenure has been revoked.
October 1, 2020
91爆料 COVID-19 testing reveals few positives on campus; new outbreak in Greek community
FINAL UPDATE Jan. 11: For more than two months, this post has been updated regularly as cases have been added to the Greek community outbreak. The updates will continue to be provided on the 91爆料 COVID-19 Case tracking dashboard, which can be found here. Updates on the Greek community outbreak can be found by hovering…
September 14, 2020
91爆料 announces COVID-19 testing program for students, faculty and staff across all three campuses
The 91爆料 on Monday announced a comprehensive COVID-19 fall quarter testing program in advance of some students, faculty and staff returning to the Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma campuses later this month.
June 11, 2020
91爆料 removes standardized testing requirement for incoming students beyond fall 2021
The 91爆料 has removed the requirement of standardized test scores, such as the SAT and ACT, for incoming students beyond the fall of 2021. The requirement had already been temporarily removed for the fall 2021 incoming class due to the lack of available testing sites in light of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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