University of Washington implements hiring freeze, other budget-cutting measures amid federal, state uncertainty

Provost Tricia Serio said UW has a “good financial position,” but unprecedented federal policy changes have increased the university’s risk of funding cuts.

SEATTLE — University of Washington (UW) leadership plans to pause non-essential staff hiring, limiting faculty hiring and canceling non-essential travel and training as means to combat federal policy changes and the state’s budget shortfall.

In a blog post Sunday, UW Provost Tricia Serio outlined the budget cuts and why they are necessary. Serio said in the post UW has a “good financial position,” but unprecedented and rapid federal policy changes have increased the university’s risk of funding cuts that could threaten its financial

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