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FAST FACTS
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8,276 alumni
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99 Husky Promise students
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1,213 UW students
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881 UW faculty and staff
FEATURED HUSKIES FROM THE 5TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT
After graduating from the University of Washington, Shanda Taylor Boyd served in the U.S. Army as a nurse for 23 years. A traumatic brain injury survivor, she now serves as a national spokeswoman for groups advocating for veterans like Camp4Heroes and Villagers for Veterans. "I learned how powerful it is to think positive thoughts."
Attorney and UW Law graduate Matthew Wurdeman has advocated pro bono for those seeking asylum in the United States. “I couldn’t even begin to imagine what asylum-seekers have been through, and I have such a massive amount of admiration for the sacrifices they make to stay alive and keep their families safe.”
"As a Black Muslim woman, a daughter of immigrant parents, and a first-generation college student, the path toward higher education has not always been easy. However, my dedication to creating positive change in my community, both through my academic pursuits and extracurricular activities, has led me to be recognized as a Husky 100 recipient. Through my leadership in various organizations and commitment to equity and inclusion, I strive to empower others and make a meaningful impact on the world around me."
SERVING THE 5TH 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.
Forefront in the Schools
Forefront in the Schools (FIS), an initiative of the UW’s Forefront Suicide Prevention program, guides high school administrators, students and parents through a collaborative, comprehensive process of policy development and curriculum improvement to build on existing student mental-health and suicide-prevention efforts. FIS aims to create school communities that are prepared to prevent student mental-health problems and respond to students with mental-health needs, including those at risk for suicide.
UW in the High School
Through the UW in the High School program, high school sophomores, juniors and seniors can complete University of Washington courses — and earn college credit — in their own classrooms with their own teachers. Teachers are approved and trained by UW faculty to teach official UW courses using UW curriculum, activities, texts, tests and grading scales. Participating students can earn college credits at a fraction of the cost, and these credits are accepted by most colleges and universities across Washington and around the country. Partner high schools can offer UW coursework in computer science, math, science, world languages, humanities and social sciences. Check out which schools UW in the High School is partnering with in your area.
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.
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.
5TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES
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Sen. Mark Mullet (D)Sen. Mark Mullet (D)
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Rep. Bill Ramos D.5 (D)Rep. Bill Ramos D.5 (D)
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Rep. Lisa Callan (D)Rep. Lisa Callan (D)
