Profile: University of Washington, Seattle Campus

In the News

1. "University of Washington receives $210M from Gates Foundation to accelerate scientific discovery"
   Date: September 2023
   Summary: A recent grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will support the University of Washington's scientific research, particularly in global health and sustainability fields.
   Source: The Seattle Times

2. "UW develops innovative AI system to enhance student learning experiences"
   Date: August 2023
   Summary: The University of Washington has partnered with major tech firms to implement artificial intelligence-powered tools to foster adaptive learning for students.
   Source: GeekWire

3. "University of Washington enrollment sees record growth for fall 2023"
   Date: June 2023
   Summary: UW announced an all-time high in its fall enrollment numbers, including greater representation of international and minority students.
   Source: Inside Higher Ed

4. "UW announces $1 billion technology and campus modernization plan"
   Date: April 2023
   Summary: The university outlines a comprehensive plan to enhance campus infrastructure, cybersecurity, and state-of-the-art classroom tools.
   Source: UW News

5. "Budget hurdles continue for UW amid growing state funding cuts"
   Date: February 2023
   Summary: Financial pressures from reduced state allocations are pushing the university to explore tuition hikes and additional private funding.
   Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education

Technology and Software

The University of Washington deploys a robust suite of technology tools and software partners to support its operations and academic innovation:

• Learning Management System (LMS):

• Canvas (by Instructure)

• Student Information Systems (SIS):

• PeopleSoft (by Oracle)

• Customer Relationship Management (CRM):

• Salesforce Education Cloud

• Research and Data Management Tools:

• LabArchives (for research data)

• Tableau (for analytics and visualization)

• Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Tools:

• Amazon Web Services (AWS) for cloud computing

• Duo Security for multi-factor authentication

• Library and Academic Resources Software:

• Ex Libris Alma and Primo (library management system)

• Other Academic and Administrative Solutions:

• Handshake (career services)
• Zoom and Panopto (communication and lecture recording)
• Slack (internal communication)

Sources: UW official website, G2 Crowd, EdTech Connect

Budget

University of Washington, Seattle Campus Budget Data (2018-2023)

Note: Figures represent aggregate university operations, including health systems, research grants, and other revenue streams.

Endowment

• $4.3 Billion

Org Chart

Sources: University of Washington Official Leadership