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Suzzallo Library with half obscured by scaffolding

Securing Suzzallo for the Big One

Seismic improvements taking place through August 2026

Aug 26, 2025
large bins

Student moveout program success

Nearly 30 tons of material reused through student moveout program

Aug 22, 2025
graphic of computer with green leaf inside it

UW Green Office program

New program recognizes offices on campus for adopting sustainable practices

Aug 18, 2025
purple skies over lake union

Keeping cool as summer heats up

How UW handles rising temperatures and potential wildfire smoke

Aug 07, 2025
Road closure sign on Stevens Way

Pend Oreille Rd, east entrance to campus closed Aug. 15 - 26

Metro buses rerouted, Burke Gilman to stay open
Jul 29, 2025
person at a computer

Getting help from Facilities just got easier

New system makes process faster, more user-friendly

Jul 22, 2025
headshots of students with text '2025 UWF students congrats'

Congratulations 2025 UWF student graduates

Hear from UWF interns and student employees graduating this year

May 26, 2025
man sits at table and shows off orange device

Catching a leak before it's a flood

UW Facilities installs new water sensors across campus

May 21, 2025
butterfly made of trash

2025 Trash Art Contest winners

See winning entries and hear from artists

Apr 23, 2025
Road closure sign on Stevens Way

Pend Oreille Road, east entrance to campus closed April 24 - May 1

Metro buses rerouted, Burke Gilman to stay open

Apr 14, 2025
trees on green lawn

Beyond the cherry trees

Take a tour of other notable trees on the UW campus

Mar 21, 2025
UW quad with cherry trees in bloom

Cherry blossoms at the UW

Bloom watch: Trees have started budding

Mar 06, 2025
shuttle with a wrap that is purple and gold against nighttime background

Making the rounds with NightRide

An evening with UW’s nighttime shuttle

Feb 04, 2025
snow man

Prepare for colder and wetter winter weather

What to do as the weather gets wintry

Dec 04, 2024
Exterior of building

Health Sciences Education Building wins national award

Recognized by Design-Build Institute of America

Sep 08, 2023
Woman holding award

UW construction leader honored by Design-Build Institute

Jeannie Natta receives Distinguished Leadership Award

Nov 16, 2022
a person wearing a mask and ear protection inspects a filter

How ventilation in UW buildings works

Changes made since the start of the pandemic
Aug 17, 2021