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Using satellite data to protect and restore rivers in WA and internationally
August 6, 2025
Yakama fisher With support from the Global Innovation Fund, Dr. Faisal Hossain, UW Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, used satellite imagery and data to help Pakistani farmers make informed decisions about irrigation. Later, using a similar approach, Hossain informed multi-country decisions about water use in the Mekong River with the goal of protecting the…
Four UW researchers and seven UW students receive Fulbright awards for 2025-2026 academic year
July 8, 2025
Four UW researchers will conduct research or teach abroad and seven UW students will pursue graduate study, conduct research, and teach English around the world. Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program From left to right: Jamie Donatuto, Shelly Gray, Michael Kula and Yen-Chu Weng. Four University of Washington researchers have been selected as Fulbright Scholars for 2025-2026…
Global Visionaries: Christopher Brathwaite
June 24, 2025
The Office of Global Affairs is pleased to feature Christopher Brathwaite for our June 2025 edition of the Global Visionaries series. The Global Visionaries series highlights the University of Washington's global impact by featuring innovative, globally-engaged faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Christopher Brathwaite Christopher Brathwaite graduated from the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance…
Two UW students will participate in the Association of Pacific Rim Universities Undergraduate Leaders' Program in Chile
June 20, 2025
Kaitlyn MacDonald, '25, and Jolie M. Ruiz, '25, with support from the Office of Global Affairs, will participate in the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Undergraduate Leaders' Program taking place at the Universidad de Chile from July 20 - August 2, 2025. 50 undergraduate students from across APRU member universities will participate in this…
41 UW undergraduates awarded Gilman International Scholarship
June 6, 2025
The U.S. Department of State has recognized the University of Washington for producing 41 recipients of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship during the spring 2025 cycle. The Gilman Scholarship supports U.S. undergraduates with financial need in studying or interning abroad. The UW’s strong showing reflects the University’s commitment to expanding global learning opportunities for all students.…
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