UW Impact
May 28, 2015
Report: Rebounding Economy is Leaving Higher Ed Funding Behind
Public higher education funding was among the hardest when lawmakers went looking for ways to shore up their recession budget crises. The economy is improving nationwide, yet higher education budgets remain in a pre-recession hole in 47 states, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities new report. Washington State’s public institutions faced dramatic cuts beginning in 2008; almost
March 19, 2015
$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
April 4, 2014
UW Impact Helps Save Millions in UW Research
We did it! Governor Inslee heard our advocacy message and announced his decision to veto elimination of the Life Sciences Discovery Fund in the 2014 supplemental budget. In his press conference, Governor Inslee referenced the many letters of support he received for the LSDF. We know our advocates wrote the bulk of these letters, sending more than 1300 since the
March 31, 2014
Session Recap – and One Final Call to Action
The 2014 legislative session ended on March 13, and the UW and higher education enjoyed another year of incremental, but important higher education investments. We continue to build evidence to demonstrate how the thousands of messages we send to Olympia help facilitate policy that’s good for the UW and good for the future of Washington. Here is a quick highlight
March 14, 2014
Mixed Bag of Budget Results – Fight for LSDF Continues
**UPDATE** – Write to Governor Inslee today to ask him to save the future of the LSDF by clicking here. Budget negotiators from the House and the Senate released their supplemental budget yesterday, and the news for the UW is mixed. The great news is a continued tuition freeze, which was the UW’s top legislative priority — an investment UW