The Peace Corps announced that the University of Washington is again No. 3 on a list of top volunteer-producing institutions over the past two decades.
The UW has graduated more than 2,300 students who have gone on to serve abroad around the globe as Peace Corps Volunteers.
“Today’s world requires problem-solvers and people who understand that it is only through shared impact that we will change the trajectory of global issues. Curiosity and openness to others are cultivated in school, but must be nurtured throughout our lifetimes,” Peace Corps Director Carol Spahn said in a written statement. “I am so grateful to these outstanding institutions for challenging and inspiring their students to not only be exceptional students but also to go on to be informed and intentional global citizens.”
About the U.S. Peace Corps
More than 240,000 Americans have served in the Peace Corps since President John F. Kennedy initiated the program in 1961. The Peace Corps promotes world peace and friendship and brings together skilled, committed Volunteers with welcoming host communities for service opportunities in more than 60 countries.