The federal proposal to take away flexibility for international students to continue their education during COVID-19 is cruel and completely oblivious to the reality of the pandemic. The
@UW
will work to change it and to support our students.
.
@CoachPeteUW
epitomizes everything you can want in a head coach. His first priority has always been preparing his student-athletes for life, not merely the next game, and their performance in the classroom was matched by their performance on the field.
Congrats to Michael Penix!! FAN vote winner for the Heisman!! With the fans, on the field and in every Husky heart, he’s the Winner!! And he’ll show us in New Orleans and Houston!! 💜💛
Bill Gates Sr. was truly one of the world’s most remarkable people. He forever changed the
@UW
, our community and the world for the better. Our thoughts are with Mimi, Kristi, Bill and Libby, and all those lucky enough to know him.
In memoriam:
“We both come from families that believed in leaving the world better than you found it.”
@MelindaGates
on what drives her &
@billgates
. We're so fortunate to have the
@gatesfoundation
supporting our region & the world through their work & generosity.
My heart goes out to the family of the student who died as the result of a fall on campus. All of us at the University of Washington are grieving this terrible tragedy with them. Student safety is our number one priority, and UWPD is investigating the exact cause of the accident.
The
@UW
remains firmly committed to creating opportunity and expanding access to world-class education for students from all backgrounds. This is central to our public mission as the University FOR Washington.
Congratulations
@CoachLakeUDUB
! Can't wait to see where you take
@UW_Football
on the field and off as we prepare STUDENT-athletes for success throughout their lives.
#PurpleReign
To our student-athletes whose seasons ended today, whether with a championship or falling just short: Huskies are proud of how you've represented
@UW
in competition, in the classroom and, most importantly, in life. Thank you for letting us be part of your journeys!
#GoHuskies
Thrilled to welcome
@pat_chun
as our new AD. His outstanding track record, wealth of experience and eye for talent will help us lead
@UWAthletics
into the future as part of the
@bigten
.
The
@UW
has appointed Pat Chun to serve as its Director of Athletics “Pat knows our state, is highly respected in national athletics circles and has an eye for talent. I’m so happy he’ll be joining us to lead
@UWAthletics
into the future,” said
@amcauce
.
.
@PaulGAllen
was our community's 12th man. He sought to meet the needs of today while also looking to the future. He made his name in tech, but knew the healing power of sports, music and the arts. It's up to us to steward his legacy. New post:
#ThanksPaul
I'm excited to welcome
@KalenDeBoer
to the UW family because I know how committed he is to helping our students be successful on the field, in the classroom and in their lives after graduation. Welcome Coach DeBoer!
#GoHuskies
Thank you for a fantastic season,
@UWSoftball
- Huskies everywhere are proud of you! And congratulations to the seniors who graduate this weekend!
#MightyAreTheWomen
Guess who I got to meet!!! Dubs II has the perfect home with
@UW
grads Brent & Davina and future UW students Jack & Maggie, plus furry friends to play with. Thank you so much for taking care of our growing pup!
It’s rankings season and I can be excused for a few moments of bragging. I never want
@UW
to be ratings-driven or let them affect strategic decisions, but a reputation for excellence can open up opportunities for students and helps attract top faculty. And it makes me smile!
New rankings put
@UW
at:
💜 No. 14 in the world
💛 No. 3 among public universities
💜 Top 20 on MONEY Magazine's Best Colleges for Your Money list
💜 No. 15 on
@WashMonthly
's list
This is what I mean when I say our STUDENT-Athletes perform so well on the field and in the classroom!! So proud of them and our fabulous coaches, AD and
@UWAthletics
staff, including the best academic support staff ever.
#GoHuskies
The peaceful transition of power based on the results of our electoral process, whether we like those results or not, is the cornerstone of representative government. That’s what makes today’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol so outrageous.
As a University home to many Ingraham High School alums, we are deeply saddened by the loss of an Ingraham student today. Our hearts are with the victim’s family and friends, and with every member of the Ingraham community who has been shaken by this senseless gun violence.
This order being rescinded is welcome news for the
@UW
and for our international students, who should never have been put in this position. We'll continue to monitor the situation, and thank you to everyone who worked for this outcome! Updated post:
The federal proposal to take away flexibility for international students to continue their education during COVID-19 is cruel and completely oblivious to the reality of the pandemic. The
@UW
will work to change it and to support our students.
As we celebrate
#Juneteenth
in the midst of an overdue national reckoning, we honor the Black lives stolen in the making of America, celebrate their emancipation from legal slavery, and recognize that true liberation has yet to be achieved.
As a psychologist, I've worked with children separated from their parents - their pain is real and the health impacts are often lifelong. To knowingly inflict this trauma is a stain on our national character. New post:
Sending my support to
@UW
graduate students & friends rallying against new taxes on tuition waivers. Our world needs more teachers, engineers, social workers, on and on - we should make it easier for students to improve our society, not harder.
"For members of the Black community, we see you, and we acknowledge the deep pain, anguish and extra trauma you are carrying right now due to this senseless loss of life."
@VPOMAD
Hall, Dr. McShay & Dr. Au with an important message for our UW communities:
All of us at the
@UW
are saddened and horrified by the terrible loss of life at
@UVA
and
@UIdaho
. Violence is always tragic, but we feel it especially deeply when it affects our fellow academic communities and takes students’ lives. (1/2)
We are losing such great ones. RIP Justice Ginsburg. Thank you for your service to the nation and for fighting so hard to ensure we are all equal under the law.
Congratulations to
@Kelseyplum10
on her gold medal! Kelsey broke more sports records than I can count while at the
@UW
, while also being a true student leader across campus. Thrilled that she gets to add Olympic gold to her many achievements. Can’t wait to see what she does next!
Today we had a celebration to thank everyone who helped our students after last Thanksgiving's bus crash. They turned a terrible situation into a shining example of how we're all one community, and we'll always be grateful for their compassion.
The ties between Seattle and Hawai’i are many and strong. So our thoughts and hearts are very much with the people of Hawai’i as the scale of devastation unfolds. We are reaching out to any students who might be affected to offer support.
#MauiStrong
Many thanks to
@GovInslee
and his staff for proposing a budget that invests in our students and in our health care professionals at
@UWMedicine
. This budget would be a launching pad to a healthier & more equitable recovery for our state and its residents.
#waleg
If you should encounter one of our
@UW
facilities, maintenance, housing or custodial crews, please take a minute to say THANK YOU! While we are staying warm and dry (or playing SAFELY in the snow), they are hard at work keeping us safe and they deserve our thanks.
Lovely article on the truly inspiring
@JenniferCohenUW
and the values-based, student-centered approach she takes as the leader of
@UWAthletics
. Thank you, Jen, for making us all proud!
#GoHuskies
We are fortunate to have had Coach Petersen as a leader for
@UW_Football
, and we are so happy his positive influence will continue to be felt at the
@UW
in his new role in
@UWAthletics
. Thank you
@CoachPeteUW
!
Today many in the academic community are taking time to educate themselves about racism and the role our institutions play in perpetuating it. Let’s all, especially those of us who are light-skinned or white, commit to being part of the change we want to see.
Thank you, AG Ferguson! Yesterday, I provided a declaration to
@AGOWA
on behalf of the
@UW
supporting this lawsuit and the rights of our fabulous international students who make our UW community a better learning environment for us all!
AG Ferguson asserts the Trump Administration’s international student rule violates the law, risks public health and jeopardizes up to $1 billion in tuition and daily activity in Washington state. Read more here:
Congratulations,
@AlexesHarris
, on being appointed by
@GovInslee
to be the
@UW
's inaugural Faculty Regent! Your leadership and scholarship are already making a difference and I look forward to continuing to work with you as you take on this new role.
Our hearts go out to the Hilinskis and the entire WSU family. So heartbreaking.
If you or someone you know needs help, you are not alone. There are likely resources close to home, but if you're not sure, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Still thinking about the moving celebration of Blake Nordstrom’s life. He touched so many lives through his work, community involvement and mega-watt smile. He was committed to leaving things better than he found them and we were lucky to have him in our community and our lives.
I don’t think post-college salaries are the best measure of a quality education, but I still have to smile when
@UWBothell
is
#1
and
@UW
is
#3
among all public universities!
The foundations of democracy are under threat from a rising tide of misinformation and disinformation. That's why the new UW Center for an Informed Public (
@uwcip
) is so vital. New post:
Attacks on and harassment of Asians, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are abhorrent. They also undermine our collective fight to end the pandemic. We must stand together against xenophobia and racism. New post:
What a season! Winning the
@Pac12
and going back to the dance, plus recognition for the Pac-12 Coach and Player of the Year. Huskies everywhere are proud of you!
#TougherTogether
This is what I mean when I say our goal is to have a positive impact on our community and the world. From caring for those who fall ill to conducting research on a vaccine, all of us at the
@UW
are committed to doing our part to slow and stop COVID-19.
I grew up reading Beverly Cleary's stories and they have stayed with me ever since. As we mourn Cleary's passing, we also celebrate how she changed the world of children’s literature — and the lives of countless children.
Fun times celebrating an amazing 40-year partnership with
@Microsoft
. Their giving has touched 15 of our schools & colleges, all our campuses,
@UWMedicine
,
@UWAthletics
& student financial aid. One in 20 Microsoft employees are
@UW
alumni and they volunteer across the University.
This was a tough winter for our region and university and now it's finals week. Be kind to each other and to yourselves as you approach this last hurdle of the quarter. Spring break is around the corner beckoning us with warm weather, sunshine, cherry blossoms and new beginnings.
I'm deeply saddened by the passing of Blake Nordstrom, a generous supporter of UW's students and a true Husky. He embodied the spirit of the PNW and his service to the UW community and beyond are a testament to his character and talent. He will be missed.
.
@vikramjandhyala
was so many things: a scholar and innovator, mentor and entrepreneur, colleague and friend, son and father. It's heartbreaking to lose him and my heart goes out to all his loved ones and friends across the
@UW
and beyond.