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UW Global is the University of Washington’s gateway to international engagement. We connect faculty, students, and staff with global opportunities in learning, teaching, and research — fostering cross-cultural understanding, collaboration, and innovation.
A year of global impact: Reflections and priorities for 2026
January 26, 2026
Dear University of Washington Community, As I approach my first anniversary as UW’s Vice Provost for Global Affairs, I want to reflect on the remarkable progress we’ve made together and share our vision for the year ahead. In a time of global uncertainty, the University of Washington has not only maintained a strong international focus,…
UW undergrad Parker Ritzmann earns international Schwarzman Scholars fellowship
January 26, 2026
University of Washington senior Parker Ritzmann, has been selected as a Schwarzman Scholar, one of the world’s most competitive graduate and fellowship programs. Schwarzman Scholars will pursue a one-year, fully-funded master’s degree in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing. Read More about Schwarzman Scholar
Asking big questions in a small country
January 23, 2026
Study abroad program in Rwanda pairs UW and pan-African students for an up-close look at a nation on the rise. A new study abroad program in Rwanda led by two University of Washington Bothell faculty members takes international and interdisciplinary collaboration to the next level. Instead of visiting the country of 14 million people as a cohort just from UW Bothell, 17…
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