The 天美影视传媒 has earned a Gold rating from the 鈥嬧�婼ustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, or STARS.

The STARS ratings, administered by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, are good for three years and are based on self-reported assessments. The UW has held a Gold rating from STARS since first participating in 2012.

鈥淭he STARS Gold rating is recognition of all the hard work being done across our campus by staff, students and faculty for sustainability,鈥� UW Sustainability director Lisa Dulude said. 鈥淎s we celebrate Earth Day in April, this achievement is a reminder of the UW鈥檚 commitment to embed sustainability in everything we do, and the benefits of this work for our environment and our community.鈥�

The STARS report covers the UW in Seattle and includes questions on sustainability performance in academics, planning and administration, engagement and operations. About 380 schools worldwide have active STARS ratings. Gold is the second-highest tier. There are 17 schools that have achieved the highest Platinum rating. UW Bothell also holds a STARS Gold rating.

All STARS reports are public, and the .

STARS is the most wide-reaching sustainability report, and the information collected gives the UW a comprehensive view of its sustainability performance and allows for comparison to peer universities. It can also provide insight on areas where additional efforts might be needed.

The information is used to inform the UW鈥檚 Sustainability Action Plan, which sets out the University鈥檚 sustainability goals. The first Sustainability Action Plan was adopted in 2020, and the UW is currently in the process of creating an updated Plan, which will be finalized by summer 2026.

鈥淭he UW has long been a sustainability leader in higher education, as evidenced by our long track record of STARS Gold ratings,鈥� Dulude said. 鈥淲ith the Sustainability Action Plan update, working groups have identified several areas to set measurable targets, which ensure we will continue that leadership.鈥�

The UW鈥檚 sustainability efforts are also on show in recognition of Earth Day on April 22. Events organized by a variety of groups across the UW happen throughout the month, including volunteer opportunities, workshops and more. You can see the on the UW Sustainability site.

Lance brings more than 18 years of university leadership and legal experience to the role, serving for the past five years as chief of staff to the provost at Seattle University. Prior to that role, Lance served as SU鈥檚 associate university counsel from 2017 to 2021 and assistant to the executive vice president and assistant university counsel from 2010 to 2017.

鈥淒avid stood out not only for the depth and breadth of his experience as a university chief of staff, but for the incredible esteem in which he is held by all who have worked with him. In addition, his deep knowledge and understanding of the local higher education landscape makes him the ideal person to fill this important role,鈥� said President Jones.

Before joining Seattle University, Lance was an associate attorney for Miller Nash, LLP where his practice focused on higher education. He holds a bachelor鈥檚 degree in political science from Marquette University, a juris doctorate from Seattle University School of Law and was an adjunct law professor from 2012 to 2016.

鈥淗aving been born and raised in Washington, I am honored to join the Husky family,鈥� Lance said. 鈥淭he UW stands as a leading public research university and prominent member of the AAU and Big Ten Conference. I look forward to serving alongside President Jones, Provost Serio and the UW community as we navigate the headwinds facing higher education, lead in this moment of change, and continue our work to educate students, care for patients, innovate and produce knowledge, and serve our communities, all for the common good.鈥�

As chief of staff, Lance will serve as a senior advisor to the president, helping to drive strategic priorities and oversee the operations of the Executive Office of the President and Provost. He will work closely with campus and external partners to ensure alignment across the University, advance the institution鈥檚 strategic plan and strengthen collaboration among divisions. Lance will also support the administration鈥檚 engagement with the UW Board of Regents and help ensure the University鈥檚 mission and values are reflected in its leadership and decision making.

Lance is the youngest son of two Huskies 鈥� Stan Lance, who graduated with a master鈥檚 degree in 1972 and an MBA in 1975, and Nora Lance, who earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in 1973.

Outside of work, Lance enjoys running and longs for more October baseball in Seattle. He also explores the Pacific Northwest鈥檚 trails, beaches and mountains with his wife, Christi, and three young kids.

Lance succeeds Hasoni Pratts, who served as chief of staff following the departure of Margaret Shepherd, who left the UW in September after serving at the University for听16听years.

Pratts brings a distinguished record of leadership in higher education governance and national policy advocacy.听She currently serves on the New York State Board of Regents, with responsibility for the general supervision of all educational activities within the听state, the University of the State of New York, and the New York State Education Department.听She serves on several committees,听including the Higher Education and the Professional Practice Committees overseeing the licensing and discipline of听54听professions.听

In addition to her service on the听New York State听Board of Regents, Pratts serves as Senior Advisor to the CEO of the National Urban League, where she has听demonstrated听exceptional skills in public policy, education equity, workforce development, stakeholder engagement, and economic empowerment initiatives that听impact听communities across the nation. 鈥�听

鈥淗asoni听Pratts brings an exceptional combination of governance expertise, strategic vision, and commitment to educational excellence,”听Jones听said. “Her experience navigating complex policy landscapes and her dedication to expanding access and opportunity in higher education make her ideally suited to help us achieve our strategic objectives and serve our diverse community.”听

Pratts holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from North Carolina A&T State University and a master’s degree in public administration from Harvard University. This blend of financial acumen and public sector leadership expertise positions her to provide valuable counsel on the operational, strategic and policy dimensions of university administration.听

As chief of staff, Pratts will serve as key advisor to the President, manage strategic priorities, oversee operations of the Executive Office of the President and Provost, facilitate communication between leadership and key stakeholders, manage special projects, and ensure alignment of institutional efforts with the university’s mission and values. She will play a central role in advancing the university’s strategic plan, fostering collaboration across divisions, and strengthening connections between the administration and the UW Board of Regents.听

“I am honored to join the 天美影视传媒 at this transformative moment in higher education,” Pratts听said. 鈥淚 am hopeful that my experience in advancing an institution鈥檚 strategic priorities in the ever-dynamic landscape of higher education will position me well as a partner with the UW leadership, faculty, students and staff,鈥� Pratts says.鈥� 鈥淚鈥檓 excited about building new relationships and working alongside President Jones, the talented听leadership team, and the entire campus community to enhance the 天美影视传媒鈥檚 impact regionally, nationally and internationally.鈥濃���听

鈥淗asoni鈥檚听appointment reflects听my听ongoing commitment to recruiting visionary leaders who can help navigate the evolving landscape of higher education听and听staying听true to the听institution’s听core mission of teaching,听research听and public service,鈥� Jones said.听

Pratts succeeds Margaret Shepherd, who left the UW in September after serving at the University for听16听years.听

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Contact Victor Balta: balta@uw.edu.

鈥淥ur student conduct policies and practices must ensure there is transparency about the expectations we all have for our students, as well as what happens if their actions run counter to those expectations by violating the Student Conduct Code.听We must also ensure a fair process and听appropriate accountability, reflecting the unique circumstances of each situation and the responsibility we each have as members of the UW community,鈥� said Jones, who became UW President Aug. 1.听听

The firm听听will conduct the review.听It听will evaluate the Student Conduct Code () for its effectiveness in the modern University environment,听which includes听a number听of issues not foreseen when听the code听was last updated in 2021.听Student conduct policies and practices are听also听an important part of the University鈥檚 commitment to听upholding听Title VI, Title听IX听and other civil rights laws.听

The review听will evaluate how those policies are implemented,听including听how different听forms听of misconduct听鈥� including sexual and other non-academic misconduct 鈥� should be handled, with a goal of听continuing to听ensure听a fair听process and听promoting transparency and听appropriate听accountability.听It is not a review of individual cases, but rather of听student听policies and practices overall,听though听the review听may听be听informed by听the handling of specific cases to demonstrate trends or themes.听听

The goal is for the review to be completed听in听winter听quarter听2026,听with recommendations implemented听after听its completion.听

Husch Blackwell鈥檚 higher education team has worked for hundreds of colleges and universities across the country.听They have听reviewed听student conduct codes听and听other matters of institutional policy and procedure听at dozens of public universities, including other institutions within the Big Ten, and bring decades of experience with and sensitivity to the unique aspects of life on campus.听

Contact Victor Balta: balta@uw.edu听

Rep. Frank Chopp dedicated his life to public service and to improving the lives of all Washingtonians. Many thousands of students have been able to pursue a degree thanks to his leadership in expanding access to higher education, including in high-demand fields critical for our state鈥檚 economic prosperity. The Workforce Education Investment Act and expansion of the Washington College Grant are both landmark achievements for our state鈥檚 students.

Rep. Chopp was also dedicated to improving our state鈥檚 health care system, including mental health services. His advocacy for UW Medicine has enabled us to serve countless more patients, including through the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning.

Rep. Chopp left our state a heathier, more prosperous place and that will stand as his enduring legacy. I was proud to work with him these past many years and our University is proud to count him among our accomplished alumni. The UW community joins his family and friends in mourning the loss of one of our state鈥檚 foremost public servants.

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The 天美影视传媒 Board of Regents on Monday announced that Robert J. Jones, who is currently concluding a nine-year tenure as Chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, has been selected as the 34th President of the UW. The Board had previously authorized Chair Blaine Tamaki to enter into contract negotiations with Jones and an agreement has been reached. Jones鈥� five-year contract will begin on August 1.

The UW presidency will be Jones鈥� third time leading a public research university, as in addition to his current role he previously served as President of the University at Albany. He is a distinguished scholar, with his research focusing on crop physiology, and a leader in national academic organizations and the Big Ten Conference.

Jones will succeed President Ana Mari Cauce, who announced last year that she is stepping down from the role she will have held for 10 years at the end of the 2024-25 academic year in June. He will become the first African American to serve in the role.

鈥淲e are very happy to welcome Chancellor Jones to the UW community and excited to accelerate the UW鈥檚 public mission of accessibly, preserving, advancing and disseminating knowledge under his experienced leadership,鈥� Tamaki said. 鈥淗is inspiring and barrier-breaking personal journey, highly regarded scholarship and decades of transformative leadership convinced us that Chancellor Jones is the ideal person to build upon President Ana Mari Cauce鈥檚 legacy. I believe he will lead us into our next chapter of providing educational excellence at scale, top-quality healthcare to all, regardless of need, transformative research, and public service to the state of Washington and the world. We welcome him and his wife, Dr. Lynn Hassan Jones, to Washington and the UW.鈥�

鈥淚 am honored to be joining the 天美影视传媒 and excited to lead this extraordinary public university in its mission serving students, families and communities across Washington and beyond,鈥� Jones said. 鈥淭he UW is globally renowned as a home of outstanding teaching, research, innovation and patient care. I look forward to working with the UW鈥檚 talented and dedicated faculty and staff to support and accelerate their work, and to partnering with the UW’s supporters to advance students’ success, economic opportunity and discovery for the public good.鈥�

As Chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign since 2016, Jones has prioritized providing a transformative learning experience to students with a focus on affordability for students of modest means. This includes making education accessible and affordable through the , a program that guarantees four years of free tuition to Illinois residents with family incomes less than $75,000. During his chancellorship, the university鈥檚 enrollment has grown, setting a record in fall 2024 with more than 59,000 students enrolled.

He has also emphasized the university鈥檚 community and public impact, launched innovative partnerships to catalyze scholarship, discovery and innovation, and prioritized fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment.

Under Jones鈥� leadership, Illinois opened the , the first engineering-based medical school in the world, in partnership with Carle Health. He has launched strategic 鈥渞adical collaborations鈥� such as the initiative, which is establishing Illinois as the center of quantum sciences and information in the nation in partnership with the University of Chicago. Another collaboration is the , a partnership with the University of Chicago and Northwestern University that is an unprecedented initiative seeking to redefine how we understand human biology.

Jones was selected by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker to serve as co-vice chair of the Innovate Illinois initiative to coordinate the state鈥檚 efforts to secure critical federal research investments, which sparked support for the . He has built industry partnerships through the university鈥檚 and its EnterpriseWorks incubator, elevated the university鈥檚 research and technology transfer capacity through participation in initiatives such as the , and expanded the university鈥檚 international reach.

In 2017, Jones and the university launched a $2.25 billion philanthropic campaign that reached its goal 15 months early, concluding in 2022 after raising $2.7 billion to support university priorities. And he launched and implemented , a multi-year, comprehensive, university-wide effort to reorganize and reimagine ways to deliver the university鈥檚 missions more efficiently and with the most impact.

鈥淚n selecting Robert as the next president of the 天美影视传媒, the Board of Regents has chosen an inspiring and transformative leader to join our academic community and to advance our mission,鈥� UW President Ana Mari Cauce said. 鈥淗aving known and worked with him within AAU, APLU and the Big Ten Conference, I know he will bring a deep and demonstrated commitment to scholarship, innovation, research and especially, access to excellence for students regardless of their means or background. His leadership is rooted in visionary and strategic thinking, informed by a deep commitment to our public mission, qualities we share as a community of educators, innovators and public servants. I am thrilled for our University to welcome him as our newest Husky.鈥�

Prior to becoming Chancellor at Illinois, Jones was the 19th President of the University at Albany from 2013 to 2016. At UAlbany, Jones initiated the largest academic expansion in half a century, adding academic units and degree-granting programs, expanding opportunities for faculty research and student experiential learning, deepening the University鈥檚 community engagement, and raising philanthropic support for his vision.

Jones is the child of sharecroppers from Georgia, which he says inspired him to enter the field of agronomy. Jones earned his bachelor鈥檚 degree in agronomy from Fort Valley State College in Georgia, master鈥檚 degree in crop physiology from the University of Georgia and a doctorate in crop physiology from the University of Missouri. His first academic position was as an assistant professor on the Twin Cities campus at the University of Minnesota in 1978, where he received tenure in 1983 and a full professorship in 1988.

His journey in academic leadership started in 1986, when the president at the University of Minnesota charged him with creating a mentoring program for high-achieving students of color. Jones later became an Associate Provost and Assistant Vice President, before becoming Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Personnel from 1997 to 2002. During that time, he also served as Interim Vice President for Student Development in 2000-01 and Vice President for Campus Life in 2001-02. He later became Vice President and Executive Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Programs on the Twin Cities campus from 2002-05. And in 2004 he became Senior Vice President for Academic Administration for the University of Minnesota system 鈥� the senior academic, administrative, and operating officer reporting to the system president.

Jones is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a member of the Association of American Universities Board of Directors, the Association of Public Land Grant Universities Council of Presidents, and the Executive Committee of the Big Ten Conference Council of Presidents and Chancellors.

Jones is married to Dr. Lynn Hassan Jones, who is a muscular skeletal diagnostic radiologist, and together they have five children and a growing number of grandchildren.

The Board of Regents began its search for a new president after Cauce announced in June 2024 that the current academic would be her last in the role. SP&A Executive Search was hired to assist in the process and a Presidential Search Advisory Committee was formed, which included faculty, student, staff and alumni representation, including from the UW鈥檚 Seattle campus, UW Bothell, UW Tacoma, UW Medicine and UW Athletics. At special meetings in early January, the Regents spoke very highly of two finalists. The Board eventually authorized Tamaki to negotiate with both, and Tamaki agreed to terms with Jones.

鈥淚 sincerely thank everyone who contributed to the rigorous search process that led to the selection of Chancellor Jones as the 34th president of the 天美影视传媒,鈥� said UW Regent David Zeeck, who served as Chair of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee. 鈥淭he work of our presidential search advisory committee members, as well as input from numerous faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members, was invaluable in identifying and selecting an outstanding candidate to lead the UW. We are confident that he will both continue the University鈥檚 vital work advancing education, discovery, health care and community engagement, as well as lead the UW to new heights as one of the world鈥檚 great public research universities.鈥�

SP&A contacted more than 500 prospective candidates, including sitting and former presidents, vice presidents and deans at AAU and R1 institutions, yielding a pool of 70 applicants, who were then ranked by the advisory committee. As the pool was determined, the advisory committee conducted listening sessions with faculty, students and staff on all three campuses to develop the leadership profile upon which the next level of review would be based. The candidate pool was first narrowed to 25, and later to 13 individuals who were interviewed over Zoom by the advisory committee. A subgroup of the advisory committee interviewed six finalists in person and the Board of Regents interviewed two finalists recommended by the committee.

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Contact: Victor Balta at balta@uw.edu.

Ezzeddine comes from Wayne State University in Detroit, his alma mater, where he is the鈥痵enior vice provost for partnerships, workforce and international initiatives. He fills the position vacated when Jeffrey Riedinger retired and became professor emeritus at the UW School of Law. Gayle Christensen has served as interim vice provost of the Office of Global Affairs.

鈥淒r. Ezzeddine brings a rare combination of a broad global engagement perspective and a deep understanding of the landscape of higher education that will catalyze our own strategies to the benefit of the entire UW community,鈥� Serio said. 鈥淚鈥檓 thrilled to welcome him to UW.鈥�

Ezzeddine will lead and manage the Office of Global Affairs and serve as a strategic thought leader for the University’s global engagement efforts, Serio said. This work includes enhancing and expanding our global partnerships and coordinating and collaborating with University partners to build a cohesive and campus-wide vision for global engagement.

鈥淚 am deeply honored to serve as the 天美影视传媒鈥檚 next vice provost for the Office of Global Affairs and thrilled to join one of the leading and most innovative universities in the world,鈥� Ezzeddine said. 鈥淭his position offers an amazing opportunity to build on the UW鈥檚 impressive global presence, strengthen and grow its international partnerships, and continue to create transformative global experiences for students and scholars. I look forward to collaborating with our vibrant university community of distinguished faculty, dedicated staff and talented students to advance a shared, innovative and inclusive global engagement vision.鈥�

As Wayne State University鈥檚 senior international officer, Ezzeddine leads oversight of all international university affiliations and partnerships. He also has strategic and operational responsibility for the university’s international initiatives and activities, including international recruiting, study abroad and global education and research. Most recently, he鈥檚 been leading Wayne State鈥檚 College to Career initiative that will better prepare and support students, graduates, and alumni for careers and align university efforts with workforce trends and needs.

Since 2019, Ezzeddine has been a member of the board of directors for the NAFSA: Association of International Educators, a non-profit dedicated to international education and exchange. He was just elected as the association incoming president after serving as its vice president for scholarship and institutional strategy. Ezzeddine was selected Senior International Officer of the Year for 2022 by the Institute of International Education, a global not-for-profit that facilitates international education and research exchanges.

In addition to serving on the executive committee of the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities鈥� Commission on Economic and Community Engagement, he is the chair of the board of directors of ACCESS, the largest Arab American community nonprofit in the United States.

He holds a doctorate in Business and Industrial Engineering, as well as master鈥檚 and bachelor鈥檚 degrees, all from Wayne State University.

For more information, contact Stefan Milne at stmilne@uw.edu.听

鈥淲e are deeply appreciative of your excellent work and your leadership, especially in such challenging times,鈥� Cauce and Serio wrote in the letter. 鈥淲e have read the assessment and reports comprehensively and have considered your recommendations carefully.鈥�听

The task forces conducted surveys and focus groups to gather information and perspectives to help leadership better understand the University community鈥檚 concerns and to inform potential actions.听

Ed Taylor, UW鈥檚 dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs, served as co-chair of both task forces. The Islamophobia Task Force was co-chaired by Karam Dana, the Alyson McGregor Distinguished Professor of Excellence and Transformative Research in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences at UW Bothell. The Antisemitism Task Force was co-chaired by Janet Baseman, professor and acting chair in the Department of Epidemiology on the Seattle campus.听

Both task forces emphasized the need for better reporting, tracking and responses to incidents of bias, including antisemitism and Islamophobia. Cauce and Serio committed to the following steps to address these concerns comprehensively:听

• Creation of a Title VI Coordinator to oversee institutional compliance with Title VI and University Executive Order 31 to ensure complaints of discrimination based on race, religion and national origin receive appropriate review and follow-up.听
• Creation of a consolidated Civil Rights Compliance Office within Compliance and Risk Services that will include the Title VI Coordinator, the Title IX Coordinator and the Civil Rights Investigation Office to ensure consistent approach across these processes and better monitor, appropriately direct and resolve incoming complaints.听
• Establishing new policies to ensure consistent tracking and evaluation of trends identified in the University鈥檚 bias reporting tools.

The President and Provost also committed to education and training support for faculty, university leaders and student-facing staff, and improved and ongoing engagement with leaders in the Arab, Muslim and Palestinian communities as well as Jewish community.听

鈥淲hile we have already been engaged with leadership in the Jewish community and we will continue to stay in communication, we recognize the need for outreach to identify, cultivate and build connections with leadership in the Arab, Muslim and Palestinian communities,鈥� Cauce and Serio wrote.听听

In response to specific concerns raised by the Antisemitism Task Force, Cauce and Serio noted that the UW is committed to upholding the law and University policies, reiterated that the UW鈥檚 freedom of expression and community standards are available on a that was highlighted for the UW community at the start of the quarter, and that updates to the Use of University Facilities (UUF) process are underway to ensure that time, place and manner regulations are consistently applied. Additional commitments and examples of actions toward cultivating civil discourse and maintaining inclusive learning environments free from discrimination were noted.听

In response to specific concerns raised by the Islamophobia Task Force, the President and Provost shared existing resources that can be used to create inclusive spaces and affinity groups to support Arab, Muslim and Palestinian identities for students, faculty and staff, and committed to deepening UW鈥檚 expertise in academic areas related to Islamophobia. While agreeing with the task force that representation matters, Cauce and Serio also noted that the UW has developed specific staff and faculty hiring guidance and toolkits to ensure equity and inclusion in hiring within state and federal laws and regulations. 听

鈥淭hese actions and commitments represent a beginning not an end,鈥� Cauce and Serio wrote. 鈥淚t is also important to note that while we list responses to specific task forces, these responses apply to the broader community.鈥�听

The work toward assessing the degree to which UW community members feel the University is safe and welcoming will continue with the UW鈥檚 second comprehensive University Climate Assessment. The assessment is on a five-year cadence and the 2025 survey will follow the one conducted in 2020. 听

The full letter can be viewed at the task forces鈥� website.听听

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Evans, a Republican who was twice considered to run for vice president of the United States, championed progressive policies and inspired numerous people to dedicate their lives to public service.

鈥淒aniel J. Evans, former Washington state governor, legislator, college president, U.S. senator and our school’s namesake,鈥痺ill forever鈥痳emain鈥痮ne of鈥疻ashington state’s most distinguished leaders,鈥� said Jodi Sandfort, dean of the Evans School. 鈥淗e taught us that deep listening and coalition building to balance legitimate, but conflicting, political views was central to the political process.鈥�

Evans鈥� record includes creating the country鈥檚 first state-level Department of Ecology, which President Nixon used as a model for what would become the Environmental Protection Agency. Evans was a big believer in higher education and helped create Washington鈥檚 community colleges and in 1967, The Evergreen State College. And, despite his party affiliation, he fought for a state income tax, although that effort failed.

鈥淕overnor Evans鈥� lifetime of public service embodied integrity, bipartisan collaboration and effective, humane policymaking that inspired generations of leaders through the Evans School of Public Policy and beyond. The 天美影视传媒 will always be grateful for his outstanding service as a Regent, volunteer, supporter and mentor, and the example he set for principled leadership. We are proud to count him as an alumnus, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.” said UW President Ana Mari Cauce.

Evans鈥� first foray into politics came in 1957 when he was elected to the state Legislature representing Seattle, his home turf. He served the state鈥檚 43rd District until being elected Washington governor in 1965. He held that seat for three terms and was named by a 1981 University of Michigan study as one of the top 10 governors of the 20th century.

鈥淗is legacy of coming together for the greater good, despite party lines, has inspired and will continue to inspire public servants and the Evans School community 鈥斺�痜or years to come,鈥� Sandfort added. 鈥淭o him, 鈥榓ccomplishing good things takes bipartisan effort, because often what we’re trying to accomplish isn’t partisan.鈥欌��

Evans left politics in 1977 to become the second president of The Evergreen State College, the institution he helped create. Today, the Daniel J. Evans Library is the largest building on the Evergreen campus.

But Evans was called back into the political arena in 1983, filling the U.S. Senate seat vacated following Henry 鈥淪coop鈥� Jackson鈥檚 untimely death. Evans won a special election to hold that seat until he eventually retired from politics in 1988.

He returned to focus on higher education in his home state and was appointed to the UW Board of Regents in 1993, where he served a dozen years, including board president from 1996 to 1997. In 1999, the UW officially named the public policy school in honor of Evans鈥� tremendous contribution to the nation.

In 2007, the UW Alumni Association named Evans, 鈥�48, 鈥�49, the Alumnus Summa Laude Dignatus 鈥� alumnus of the year, the highest honor the UW confers upon its graduates.

鈥淗e just lives integrity,鈥� Sandra Archibald, told the , when she was dean of the Evans School. 鈥淲e call him a compass, a moral compass for future leaders. One of the main reasons this school was named after Dan is that he has this blend of lofty ideals and a practical approach. It鈥檚 a combination that鈥檚 really, really rare in a politician. He has the ideals, but he knows how to get things done.鈥�

Evans grew up in Seattle and attended Roosevelt High School before joining the U.S. Navy, where he was sent to the Pacific following World War II. He came to the UW to study civil engineering, earning his bachelor鈥檚 degree, and a year later, a master鈥檚 degree.

His early career was spent as an engineer at the City of Seattle, helping to design what would become the Alaskan Way Viaduct. After tackling public speaking by taking a Toastmasters course, he set off to Olympia. His speech at the Republican National Convention in 1968 brought him national attention, including from candidate Richard Nixon, who considered Evans as a running mate in exchange for Evans鈥� endorsement. Evans instead threw his support behind Nelson Rockefeller.

President Gerald Ford also came close to tapping Evans to become his vice-presidential running mate in 1976, but political calculus sent Ford in another direction.

Evans was actively involved in a number of community and nonprofit organizations. He chaired the National Academy of Science鈥檚 Commission on Policy Options for Global Warming and co-chaired a delegation to monitor elections in Nicaragua with former President Jimmy Carter.

From 1989 to 1994, Evans also served as a political analyst for KIRO news, both the radio and TV stations. He taught as a part-time lecturer at the Evans School from March 1989 to 1990, and ran his own consulting firm, Daniel J. Evans Associates. He served on numerous corporate and civic boards, including Costco, Puget Sound Energy and The Nature Conservancy.

Evans was proceeded in death by his wife Nancy. He is survived by sons Dan Jr., Mark and Bruce, and nine grandchildren.

1. Pausing of incoming shipments 鈥� As of May, incoming shipments of non-human primates were paused after an April 25 shipment of four geriatric pig-tail macaques raised compliance concerns. Issues included unlisted source institutions, prior surgery on an animal that was not described in protocols, and non-compliance with shipping standard operating procedures. These concerns prompted a thorough review by a high-level animal care leadership team. Immediate actions included halting shipments, enhancing standard operating procedures with better documentation and real-time monitoring, and clarifying primary investigator protocol approval requirements. Despite procedural issues, the transport care was adequate. One geriatric macaque was euthanized due to health condition and decline after arrival. Veterinary staff were not able to identify any evidence that the shipping caused the animal’s condition.
2. Water withholding incident (November 2022): An animal inadvertently had water withheld for over 24 hours and improvements were made in water provision documentation. This was reported to the IACUC at the time of the initial occurrence. The animal later developed acute interstitial nephritis. We cannot definitively say that withholding water in 2022 directly caused this animal鈥檚 chronic kidney pathology but felt that it was important to notify the IACUC of the animal’s current condition. The animal remains on ad-lib water to prevent further complications.
3. Intracranial injection complications (August 2023): A 22-year-old macaque experienced complications during intracranial injections. Upon recovery from the procedure the animal was treated for a grand mal seizure and partial paralysis. After a recovery period the animal was approved for a second surgery which was performed without incident, but the macaque did not revive from anesthesia and was euthanized. Necropsy revealed significant hemorrhage likely secondary to the injections. This was consistent with the IACUC protocol, identifying bleeding as a potential rare risk of the procedure. These incidents were reported to the attending veterinarian by WaNPRC veterinary staff in May 2024. It is unclear why there was a delay in reporting this incident to the IACUC or the attending veterinarian, who acknowledged that the complications and severity of the outcome from the first procedure warranted immediate notification to the IACUC.

The UW is committed to transparency and accountability in the use and care of animals for academic research, and is developing clearer guidelines, enhancing oversight, and continually evaluating practices to ensure compliance and animal welfare. The IACUC was apprised of these incidents, and they will continue to be updated as other investigations proceed. Each of these incidents has been reported to the appropriate regulatory authorities.

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