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FAST FACTS
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5,684 alumni
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265 Husky Promise students
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1,099 UW students
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648 UW faculty and staff
FEATURED HUSKIES FROM THE 47TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT
"I was born and raised in Iraq, which ignited a passion in me to later return and help tackle some of the country's most pressing issues. However, as I advanced in my education and gained more experience, I realized Iraq's issues are more complex and systemic than I initially thought, urging me to become more civically engaged. My education at the UW provides me with these civic learning opportunities so that I may understand how to combat these problems in creative, innovative and productive ways. I understand that my goals will continue to evolve as I progress in my education, but I am truly eager to see where my vibrant journey at the UW will take me, and how my experiences and knowledge will shape my career and myself. "
SERVING THE 47TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT
The UW facilitates hundreds of programs in communities across the state. Below are a few that operate in your district. Programs active as of January 2023.
UW GEAR UP
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is a federal grant program providing middle and high school students from low-income families in south King County with the support they need to access and succeed in college. Beginning in sixth and seventh grades, 4,300 students participate in GEAR UP for seven years. The program helps students enter STEM fields, offering support through tutoring, mentoring, financial aid instruction, college and educational field trips, teacher professional development and parent empowerment.
Young Executives of Color
Young Executives of Color (YEOC) is a nine-month college pipeline program hosted by the UW’s Michael G. Foster School of Business. YEOC focuses on engaging high school students of color in a comprehensive curriculum that includes college preparation, professional development, business lectures and powerful mentorship. The program, which is free to students, currently serves 190 students from over 75 high schools around Washington state.
UW INSPIRE
UW INSPIRE supports western Washington educators of pre-K through 12th grade with reciprocal research-practice partnerships, focusing on student thinking and giving educators the opportunity to learn alongside children, improving instruction and student achievement. Fueled by innovative local educators at all levels of the public-school system and supported by local philanthropists and individual donors, INSPIRE is coordinated by a team of faculty, staff and graduate students at the UW College of Education.
Pacific Northwest Seismic Network
The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN), a partnership between the University of Oregon and the University of Washington, is dedicated to reducing impacts of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in Washington and Oregon by providing accurate and timely information about earthquakes and ground motions to scientists, engineers, planners and the public. The second-largest seismic network in the United States, PNSN has more than 300 seismograph stations as well as several offices and personnel across the region.
47TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES
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Sen. Claudia Kauffman (D)Sen. Claudia Kauffman (D)
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Rep. Debra Entenman (D)Rep. Debra Entenman (D)
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Rep. Chris Stearns (D)Rep. Chris Stearns (D)