UW Impact
April 15, 2015
Best Case Scenarios for the UW in the 2015 – 17 Compromise Budget
Budget negotiations between the House and Senate have begun in earnest after both chambers passed their operating and capital budgets. The two proposals generously funded a portion of the UW’s higher education priorities, but neither provided comprehensive funding. While the House funded more high-priority operating requests, the Senate showed more generosity for in-demand capital needs. The analysis below lists the
April 3, 2015
Senate Operating Budget is Released
One thing is clear now that both the House and Senate budget have been released: Lawmakers are paying attention to higher education. We are delighted to see such focus paid to our public institutions. Kudos to the hard work and advocacy of those who helped elevate awareness of higher education’s critical need for public support. These proposals are sure to
March 31, 2015
Initial Thoughts: House Budget Proposals Released
WASHINGTON’S HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES released its operating and capital budget proposals last Friday, and the Senate proposal is hot off the press. Once the details of the Senate proposal have risen to the surface, budget negotiations will move forward in hopes of funding a compromise prior to the scheduled end of session on April 24. House Operating Budget There are
March 19, 2015
Alumni Day of Advocacy
Alums from all six universities rally for increased state support for public higher education IT’S NOT OFTEN THAT you find a Husky, Viking, Wildcat, Coug, Eagle and Geoduck all in the same room. Yet that’s just what more than a dozen lawmakers experienced in their Olympia offices on February 18. Three alums from each of Washington’s six public institutions (18
$12.5 Billion and Growing: The UW’s Economic Impact on Washington State
A RECENT REPORT FROM TRIPP UMBACH reveals that the University of Washington continues to be one of the largest economic drivers of our region. The study finds that the UW’s annual economic impact is now $12.5 billion, up from $9.1 billion just five years ago. According to the study, the UW is the third-largest non-federal employer in the state, and
December 3, 2014
Gonzaga & UW Explore Medical School Partnership
Gonzaga and the University of Washington announced plans to explore a medical education and research partnership at the UW School of Medicine in Spokane. The UW currently operates the only publicly funded medical school for Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho (WWAMI), and the new partnership is proposed as an opportunity to help grow and expand the UW Spokane program.
November 21, 2014
The Ivory Tower: What Can You Do?
Is college worth it? That’s the central premise in the recent CNN documentary “The Ivory Tower.” The film looks at serious issues facing many universities, including low graduation rates, a high debt load, and unique challenges facing low-income and first generation students. The University of Washington has been a leader among its peers in bringing solutions to these issues. Among
September 15, 2014
UW: Expand WWAMI, Increase Eastern WA Residencies
The UW expressed disappointment in WSU’s decision to pursue a separate, independent medical school, calling the report deeply flawed with egregious errors. On Friday, the WSU Board of Regents had unanimously approved the proposal to move forward with the medical school based on this report, which claimed the university was “highly ready” for such an endeavor. “Many of the key
September 4, 2014
UW Parents & Families: Welcome to Higher Ed Advocacy
As a member of the UW community, you have joined us at a time when lawmakers in Washington State are making lasting decisions about the quality and affordability of state-wide public higher education. As a parent or family member of a UW student, the decisions made in Olympia have a direct effect on your student and family. We encourage you
June 16, 2014
Must Read: Dispelling Myths on the Cost of College
How does the UW use its money? Is higher education a bloated institution that doesn’t deserve more state support? We understand why people get frustrated with a tuition rate that’s skyrocketed in the last six years, yet the UW football coach gets paid millions, and students live in fancy new dorm rooms. Why can’t the UW just pay its high-level