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February 26, 2025
UW undergraduate receives prestigious Gates Cambridge scholarship
Tristan Jafari, pursuing his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry at the University of Washington, was selected for the prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship. Jafari, a departmental Honors student set to graduate a year early this June, will receive a full-cost scholarship to pursue a master’s degree in philosophy in Population Health Sciences at the University of Cambridge,…
February 24, 2025
Robinson Center now hiring a wellbeing and academic success counselor
The Robinson Center has an outstanding opportunity for a wellbeing and academic success counselor to join their team.
The purpose and role of the wellbeing and academic success counselor is planning, organizing and delivering a comprehensive school guidance and counseling program that personalizes education and supports, promotes and enhances the academic, personal, social and career development of all RC students, based on the national standards for school counseling programs of the American School Counselor Association. Reporting to the executive director, this role is critical in ensuring that traditional high school-aged students enrolled in programs at the Robinson Center receive the essential state-mandated resources and support services necessary for their academic and personal success. The need is particularly urgent for Transition School students, who lack access to UW’s counseling and other student support systems and are unable to utilize the services of their assigned community-based high schools while enrolled in Transition School. By addressing these gaps, this role plays a pivotal part in bridging the resource divide and fostering a supportive environment for these unique, high-achieving students.
February 20, 2025
Outstanding opportunity for an EEP/Academy Academic adviser
The Robinson Center Early Entrance Program (EEP) and UW Academy (Academy) Academic adviser/coach will guide and support students in exploring, questioning and navigating the events and significance of their undergraduate education. They will provide academic planning services and support for students, including helping students explore academic opportunities and working with students to connect their personal strengths and interests with curricular experiences.
February 18, 2025
More than money: Scholarships, jobs, internships map to students’ interests
Funding opportunities abound across UAA with a broad range of funded opportunities — scholarships, internships and jobs — that connect to and support students’ interests.
February 5, 2025
Celebrating the 2023–24 Undergraduate Medalists
Each year, the University of Washington awards the President’s Medalist Award to its top undergraduates. For 2023–2024, Samuel Perkowski, Mia Grayson and Cher Zhang were chosen for their academic excellence, including high GPAs, rigorous coursework and Honors classes. All three biochemistry majors have pursued impactful research and embraced the Husky Experience through activities like lab work, music and studying abroad. They will be honored by President Ana Mari Cauce and Provost Tricia Serio at a special reception, where they’ll receive their medals in front of family, friends and mentors.
January 22, 2025
Dialogue, disagreement and democracy course highlights reel
In the leadership course, “2024: Dialogue, Disagreement and Democracy,” students learned tools to engage thoughtfully with contentious issues. Offered in the autumn of 2024, this class helped undergraduates navigate complex topics, forge meaningful relationships and have productive conversations in a polarized world.
January 14, 2025
Opportunity for 2025 Summer Program instructors at the Robinson Center
The Robinson Center is excited to offer a unique opportunity for temporary instructors to join their 2025 Summer Program team. The Halbert and Nancy Robinson Center for Young Scholars provides two enriching summer programs: Summer Challenge and Summer Stretch. Instructors will have the chance to design and teach fast-paced, immersive courses for highly capable students, fostering an inclusive learning environment that honors diverse identities and promotes emotional and physical well-being. The position runs from May 2 to July 31, 2025, with instructors responsible for preparing culturally sustaining curricula and teaching materials.
UW Community College Research Initiatives awarded $1.7 million grant from Ascendium Education Group to continue STEM Transfer Partnerships program
The University of Washington’s Community College Research Initiatives (CCRI) has been awarded a $1.7 million grant from Ascendium Education Group to continue its STEM Transfer Partnerships (STP) program, which aims to increase equity in STEM education for low-income learners across Washington state. This funding extension builds on an earlier $1.17 million grant, continuing the work to improve outcomes for underserved students in STEM fields.
CCRI conducts research to promote equity in higher education, with a focus on the experiences of underserved student populations. Ascendium supports initiatives aimed at helping students from low-income backgrounds achieve postsecondary degree completion. With aligned goals of enhancing access and success for low-income learners, Ascendium is a natural and valuable partner in advancing CCRI’s efforts.
January 10, 2025
From mentorship to MBA
Alumnus Izaiha Ellis, ’20, began his interdisciplinary journey at the University of Washington with the Honors Program course, “Leadership, Democracy and a More Thoughtful Public.” Each week, he read essays by global politicians and writers, exploring how individual actions shape community dynamics. The course challenged students to consider how their choices impact the support or neglect of others.
December 20, 2024
Woke Up This Morning (With My Mind, Stayed on Freedom) [video]
Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs Ed Taylor shares his talk, “Woke Up This Morning (With My Mind, Stayed on Freedom)” at the College of Education’s EduTalks: Thriving Generations on March 28, 2024. Taylor is also a professor in the College of Education.
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