UW senior Nadine Mortell loves helping other students succeed and hopes to pursue a career in student affairs when she graduates. Her deep involvement in the UW community and her boundless enthusiasm helped earn her the recognition of the NODA association’s Regional Undergraduate Student Leader award.
Category: Features
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Robinson Center student Varsha Govindaraju selected for prestigious Luce Scholarship
Varsha Govindaraju—social justice activist and future public interest lawyer—is one of only 18 students nationwide to be named a 2015-16 Luce Scholar. At 18 years old, she is also this year’s youngest Luce Scholar.
UW named a Fulbright ‘top producing’ institution: spotlight on undergrads
These incredible undergraduates are part of the reason the University of Washington was one of 12 institutions to make the “top producers” list of both Fulbright scholars and students for 2014-15.
Pipeline Project to extend and expand “Telling Our Stories” project
$50,000 Discuren Foundation grant preserves the Pipeline Project’s digital storytelling program that connects University of Washington undergraduates with Native American youth.
Animating her own evolving story
Viviane Poulain, the 2013-14 freshman president’s medalist, is fusing art and computer science to craft a curriculum that appeals to both sides of her brain.
A legacy of language
Inspired by her ancestors, 2013-14 sophomore president’s medalist Ashley Bobman is translating her work preserving the Ladino language into a future as a nurse practitioner.
Adding drama to neuroscience
From introductory Danish courses, to a position at a UW research lab, to volunteering with a local theater group, 2013-14 junior president’s medalist Mitchell Krawczyk is driven to pursue an interdisciplinary path.
From mentee to mentor and beyond
Already on her way to a career in education, UW sophomore Meili Powell credits the Dream Project and the Pipeline Project with helping her find her way.
6 high notes for Danny Shelton in 2014
Husky senior nose tackle Danny Shelton had a busy year in 2014. Both on and off the field, dedication to his academic studies and leadership on the football field reflect this Husky’s passion and drive.
Undergraduate robotics researcher returns to UW as assistant professor
Sam Burden, ’08, started as a bored high school student in eastern Washington who wasn’t even planning on going to college to an incoming assistant professor in the University of Washington’s Electrical Engineering Department. Undergraduate research in robotics was key to Burden’s academic experience.