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Discovery opened in Title VI bias case over UW admissions
law1 hour ago

Discovery opened in Title VI bias case over UW admissions

A federal judge partly denies a university’s motion to dismiss in Nan and Stanley Zhong’s Title VI lawsuit alleging anti-Asian bias in college admissions, allowing discovery of internal admissions data while dismissing some claims. The ruling keeps the case alive against the University of Washington and other defendants, marking a procedural win for the plaintiffs who argue systemic bias despite Stanley Zhong’s strong credentials (he was rejected by most top schools but later joined Google).

UW cancels Hasan Piker event over planning gaps, promises tighter speaker-series rules
us-news20 days ago

UW cancels Hasan Piker event over planning gaps, promises tighter speaker-series rules

The University of Washington canceled an January event with antisemitic streamer Hasan Piker after a review found the planning process for the speaker-series event did not meet the university’s standards; the school said it will tighten procedures to ensure rigorous oversight of divisive topics, while critics praised the decision and lawmakers pressed campuses to condemn extremist ideologies; reports noted the event had contemplated a $10 ticket price.

UW cancels Hasan Piker lecture, pledges stricter event standards
colleges-and-universities20 days ago

UW cancels Hasan Piker lecture, pledges stricter event standards

The University of Washington canceled Hasan Piker's planned lecture in its 2026-27 Speaker Series after a review found the event planning process did not meet university standards, and said it will tighten procedures for university-hosted events to ensure robust dialogue on divisive topics, a move that drew criticism from free-speech advocates including FIRE.

UW cancels Hasan Piker talk over event-planning standards
education20 days ago

UW cancels Hasan Piker talk over event-planning standards

The University of Washington canceled Hasan Piker's planned January 2027 appearance in its 2026-27 Speaker Series, saying the event’s organization did not meet the university’s standards for campus-hosted talks. The decision, aimed at tightening procedural rigor for divisive topics, sparked criticism from free-speech advocates such as FIRE, who urged transparency about the standards used and argued that speaker cancellations should not hinge on views.

Rabid bat near UW Seattle campus prompts rabies precautions
local1 month ago

Rabid bat near UW Seattle campus prompts rabies precautions

Public Health – Seattle & King County says a bat found on a UW Seattle sidewalk tested positive for rabies; anyone who touched the bat or its saliva should seek immediate medical evaluation, as rabies is treatable if caught early. The bat was euthanized, no exposures are confirmed yet, and guidance includes contacting animal control and testing bats at no charge when appropriate.

Google AI Chief Urges UW Graduates to Shape Responsible Innovation
technology2 months ago

Google AI Chief Urges UW Graduates to Shape Responsible Innovation

Jeff Dean, Google’s chief scientist and UW alumnus, returned to the university’s Allen School to address graduates, saying AI should accelerate human ingenuity—not replace it, and urging students to design safeguards, focus on meaningful problems, and apply their fresh perspectives across industry; he reflected on his path from UW in the 1990s to leading Gemini AI at Google and highlighted AI’s potential to advance healthcare, education, and disaster forecasting.

UW homicide suspect charged; links emerge to campus prowling
crime3 months ago

UW homicide suspect charged; links emerge to campus prowling

31-year-old Christopher Leahy has been charged with first-degree murder in the May 10 stabbing of 19-year-old University of Washington student Juniper Blessing at the Nordheim Court housing complex, with investigators alleging premeditated intent and linking him to prior prowling near campus through video, security footage, and fingerprints. Leahy surrendered after tips from the public; authorities say there is no evidence of a hate-crime motive. If convicted, he could face roughly 22–29 years in prison with a deadly weapon enhancement; the case remains under investigation.

UW Trans Student Juniper Blessing Stabbing Spurs Community Healing Event
local3 months ago

UW Trans Student Juniper Blessing Stabbing Spurs Community Healing Event

A 19-year-old transgender UW student, Juniper Blessing, died after a laundry-room stabbing in off-campus housing. A 31-year-old Bellevue man was arrested after turning himself in; bail was set at $10 million and a charging decision is pending. In response, Trans Collective at UW and Gender Justice League are organizing a community grief and healing event, with Blessing’s family asking media not to attend.

Family Honors UW Student Juniper Blessing After Tragic Off-Campus Stabbing
local3 months ago

Family Honors UW Student Juniper Blessing After Tragic Off-Campus Stabbing

The family of 19-year-old University of Washington student Juniper C. Blessing, a transgender woman described by loved ones as gifted and compassionate, mourns her death after a May 10 stabbing in an off-campus laundry room near UW; a 31-year-old suspect turned himself in days later, is jailed on a $10 million bail, and prosecutors have until May 18 to file charges.

Suspect surrenders in UW student's fatal stabbing
local3 months ago

Suspect surrenders in UW student's fatal stabbing

Seattle police say a 31-year-old man surrendered to Bellevue police and was later booked into King County jail on suspicion of murdering a 19-year-old transgender UW student whose body was found in a Nordheim Court laundry room; investigators had previously released photos of a suspect described as armed and dangerous, though it hasn’t been confirmed if the man pictured is the suspect.

UW Campus Homicide: 31-Year-Old Arrested in May 10 Stabbing of 19-Year-Old Student
crime3 months ago

UW Campus Homicide: 31-Year-Old Arrested in May 10 Stabbing of 19-Year-Old Student

Seattle police arrested a 31-year-old man in connection with the May 10 homicide of a 19-year-old University of Washington student at a campus housing building. The victim was stabbed at Nordheim Court and pronounced dead. The suspect surrendered to Bellevue Police and was booked into King County Jail for murder as detectives investigated. Updates included a public appeal with a suspect description and a photo plea for tips via the Violent Crimes Tip Line (206-233-5000).

Seattle Off-Campus Stabbing Kills 19-Year-Old Trans UW Student; Suspect At Large
crime3 months ago

Seattle Off-Campus Stabbing Kills 19-Year-Old Trans UW Student; Suspect At Large

A 19-year-old transgender University of Washington student was fatally stabbed in an off-campus Nordheim Court housing complex in Seattle. Police describe the suspect as a Black male with a beard, height about 5 ft 6 in to 5 ft 8 in, wearing a vest over a button-up shirt and blue jeans; motive is unknown and the victim's identity has not yet been publicly released as investigators continue the case, with UW coordinating support for students.