Undergraduate Academic Affairs

Undergraduate Academic Affairs advances and deepens undergraduate education at the University of Washington. By connecting undergraduates to the breadth and depth of the UW’s opportunities, and by creating new ways to connect, we guide students toward participating in the life of our University so they are equipped and eager for their journey ahead.

Navy to Neuroscience

Navy veteran and undergrad researcher Kristin Bennett works to uncover the mysteries of the brain.

Finding my way

Read about Nell Thompson's path leading them to be "ready to embrace the boundless possibilities ahead."

A boundless connection

For Kavin ‘Ken’ Srinakarin, ’24, it all began in the Forest Club Room of Anderson Hall.

Husky Experience highlights

Phto of Daniel Chen in a lab.

Bridging science and humanity

Daniel Chen’s journey from undergraduate research to groundbreaking work in immunology and cancer therapy showcases the power of service. His early experiences led him to a Marshall Scholarship and studies at Cambridge, where he tackles autoimmune diseases and cancer immunotherapy. We caught up with Chen to hear how his research at Cambridge is going.

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UW introduces ‘Five for Flourishing,’ an innovative suite of academic interventions to help students thrive

UW News covers two-year project called “Five for Flourishing” that provides instructors with five simple academic interventions to support students and help them succeed. The pilot is led by the Resilience Lab, Center for Teaching and Learning and the Provost’s Office.

UW News

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In appreciation of David Bonderman, whose vision broadened horizons and changed lives

We join friends, colleagues and the Bonderman Fellow community who are saddened to learn of David Bonderman’s recent passing. A proponent of the transformative power of travel, he created the Bonderman Fellowship in 1995 to provide opportunities for students to have life-changing, international experiences.
Remember

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15 Seconds at a Time: Honors Program

In this video, Honors Program Director Stephanie Smallwood takes on the challenge of explaining the Honors Program in less than 15 seconds at a time.

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Programs and initiatives


Land acknowledgement

The University of Washington acknowledges the Coast Salish peoples of this land, the land which touches the shared waters of all tribes and bands within the Suquamish, Tulalip and Muckleshoot nations.