
As graduates push back on AI, UW’s Nobel-winning commencement speaker takes different approach
She’s a scientist, not a tech executive — and unlike other graduation speakers this season, she’s not planning to sell students on AI.
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She’s a scientist, not a tech executive — and unlike other graduation speakers this season, she’s not planning to sell students on AI.
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Students are advocating for a significant restructuring of campus security measures in light of recent violent incidents at Nordheim Court. The community's response to the university's handling of these events remains critical and vocal.
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A heartfelt memorial was held for Juniper Blessing, with attendees processing from Red Square to Mary Gates Hall. The community expressed its sorrow and solidarity during this tragic occasion.
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Daryl Maeda has been appointed as the new Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, taking over the position from Diane Harris. This leadership change aims to enhance the college's direction and goals.
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A conservative group is invoking Title IX in a legal challenge against the University of Washington's gender-inclusive bathroom policies. This action has generated significant debate within the community.
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Mary E. Brunkow, a Nobel laureate, has been announced as the keynote speaker for this year’s University of Washington commencement ceremony, promising an inspiring address to graduates.
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Wireless earbuds seemingly sprang out of nowhere. Popularized by Apple's AirPods, they were suddenly everywhere — on the subway, in offices, on stages — fueling a rise of voice-driven AI assistants.
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The suspect in the Nordheim Court homicide incident has turned himself in to Bellevue police, marking a significant development in the case that has shocked the campus community.
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In response to the tragic death of a student in university housing, various LGBTQIA+ organizations and community members have come together in solidarity to support each other and honor the student’s memory.
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The recent homicide at Nordheim Court is being recognized as the first recorded instance of such a crime within university housing, raising alarms about student safety.
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The University of Washington has released its latest Security and Fire Safety Report, introducing changes to the classifications used for reporting crimes on campus.
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Highway 20 has been closed for the season between milepost 134 at Ross Dam trailhead to milepost 178 at Early Winters since early December.
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Washington state lawmakers are leaving Olympia — retiring, chasing a seat in Congress or eyeing county office — in a wave of departures.
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For one week, students get an intensive civics lesson in Olympia, from assisting legislators to crafting proposals. It's how some lawmakers got their start.
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On the last day of the legislative session, lawmakers approved an expedited measure intended to soften last year's sharp increase in the top estate tax rates.
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For lawmakers, the price spikes underscore the fragile backdrop of this year’s budget negotiations, which are unfolding amid debates over affordability and proposed tax changes.
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Sen. Nikki Torres has replaced Sen. Leonard Christian on the state's DCYF oversight board following Christian's use of a slur on the Senate floor last week.
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The WA Senate gave final approval for a a bill banning law enforcement, including federal agents, from wearing certain face coverings during routine public interactions.
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The Spokane Valley legislator said he chose the remark on purpose and repeatedly used it even after receiving condemnation from colleagues and advocates for his choice.
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A state ballot initiative would require sex verification for girls’ school sports, raising concerns from pediatricians about cost, privacy and access to care.
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The state House passed a bill Tuesday law enforcement from concealing identities during routine public interactions. It now goes back to the Senate.
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Cuts are on the table again for the state's agency that manages millions of acres of public lands used for hiking, biking and off-road vehicle riding. Here's what to know.
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Thirteen WA House Democrats urge removing a $550M corporate tax break from the income tax proposal, warning it could deepen cuts to schools and child care.
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With the session's end nearing, lawmakers must reconcile differences between the chambers and pass a final supplemental budget.
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Advocates allege fraud in WA's public comment system, saying duplicate and fake sign-ins inflated opposition to a proposal to tax income over $1 million.
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The proposals land as lawmakers grapple with rising costs in Medicaid, public schools and child care, alongside a slowing economy that has pushed employment growth below 1%.
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The legislative session is slated to end March 12, giving lawmakers a shrinking window to move legislation across the finish line
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Even with the improved revenue outlook, Washington state still faces a roughly $2.3 billion shortfall in the current two-year budget.
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The state Senate passed a 9.9% tax on income over $1 million, projected to raise $3.5 billion annually, as critics blasted a protective clause in it.
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House lawmakers passed a bill shielding permit-to-purchase gun records from public disclosure.
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The Washington Senate unanimously passed SB 5880 to allow private labs in DUI cases, aiming to cut Washington State Patrol's 15,000-case toxicology backlog.
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