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UW, TheDream.US announce new scholarship partnership to benefit undocumented students
January 19, 2018
The UW and TheDream.US announced a new partnership this week that will provide scholarships to qualified undocumented students who graduate from two-year colleges and transfer to UW Seattle.
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Happy New Year from OMA&D!
January 3, 2018
The past calendar year was filled with some memorable moments. We now look ahead to 2018 – a year that marks the 50th anniversary of the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity.
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OMA&D Receives $36.6 Million in New Grants and Renewals
December 22, 2017
In 2017, OMA&D received six new grants and grant renewals from the U.S. Department of Education to deepen its support for low-income, first-generation and underrepresented students both on campus and throughout the state.
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UW to Participate in National First-Generation College Celebration on November 8
November 5, 2017
To recognize the celebration and demonstrate their presence to students, faculty and staff on all three UW campuses who were first-generation college students have been invited to wear “I Am First-Generation” buttons.
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OMA&D Scholarship Support, Instructional Center Open Doors for Cabantan
November 1, 2017
Thanks scholarships and services provided by the Instructional Center, Dorothy Cabantan finds the support and community to pursue her dream career in health care.
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OMA&D Announces Second Round of Diversity and Inclusion Seed Grants
October 25, 2017
Proposals are now being accepted for grants intended to support the work of administrative and academic units across the UW's tri-campus community that advance the goals of the Diversity Blueprint.
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The Jardines: Inspired to Support Student Success
October 20, 2017
After experiencing the impact that OMA&D support programs have on the lives of students, Linda and Dan Jardine are bequesting 50 percent of their estate to wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ - Intellectual House.
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Alumni & Friends Gather for Husky Football Viewing Party
October 18, 2017
Alumni and friends of the OMA&D community came together to cheer on the nationally-ranked UW football team versus Arizona State at a special viewing party at the Tap House Grill in downtown Seattle, Oct. 14.
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OMA&D Introduces New Huskies to the UW at Welcome Daze Kick-off Luncheon
September 29, 2017
The Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity introduced first-year students and their families to the UW at its annual Welcome Daze Kick-off Luncheon at the Husky Union Building, Sept. 22.
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UW Leadership: Committed to our DACA Dreamers
September 5, 2017
UW President Ana Mari Cauce and Vice President for Minority Affairs & Diversity and Chief Diversity Officer Rickey Hall respond to the decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.