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The Path to UW and beyond
June 28, 2024
"When I first embarked on the Path to UW program, I was daunted, to say the least," said Chloe Sarmiento, a journalism and public interest communication major. Chloe Sarmiento’s UW coursework and hands-on learning experiences allowed her to kick-start her dream career in the music industry.Photo by Jayden Becles As a first-generation college student, Sarmiento,…
Innovating leadership at the Spring CELEbration
June 28, 2024
The 2024 Spring CELEbration highlighted the intersection of service and leadership at the University of Washington. Students involved in the Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center and Mary Gates Endowment Leadership Scholars showcased their service, leadership and activist work from the academic year. The HUB, North Ballroom and Conference Rooms were filled with energy…
Finding my way
June 20, 2024
Hiking through the flower-covered rolling hills of the Methow Valley in 2022, my field cohort headed for beaver habitat. Our trail involved crawling under barbed wire in the midday heat, and by the time we finally arrived at the steep slope, I didn’t even attempt to continue.
A boundless connection
June 14, 2024
For Kavin ‘Ken’ Srinakarin, ’24, it all began in the Forest Club Room of Anderson Hall. Amid the serenity of evergreens, he and his fellow research assistants at the Human Interaction with Nature and Technological Systems (HINTS) Lab gathered every Friday to discuss scales, factor analysis and connect through shared experiences in nature.
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The Path to UW and beyond
June 28, 2024
"When I first embarked on the Path to UW program, I was daunted, to say the least," said Chloe Sarmiento, a journalism and public interest communication major. Chloe Sarmiento’s UW coursework and hands-on learning experiences allowed her to kick-start her dream career in the music industry.Photo by Jayden Becles As a first-generation college student, Sarmiento,…
Innovating leadership at the Spring CELEbration
June 28, 2024
The 2024 Spring CELEbration highlighted the intersection of service and leadership at the University of Washington. Students involved in the Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center and Mary Gates Endowment Leadership Scholars showcased their service, leadership and activist work from the academic year. The HUB, North Ballroom and Conference Rooms were filled with energy…
Finding my way
June 20, 2024
Hiking through the flower-covered rolling hills of the Methow Valley in 2022, my field cohort headed for beaver habitat. Our trail involved crawling under barbed wire in the midday heat, and by the time we finally arrived at the steep slope, I didn’t even attempt to continue.
A boundless connection
June 14, 2024
For Kavin ‘Ken’ Srinakarin, ’24, it all began in the Forest Club Room of Anderson Hall. Amid the serenity of evergreens, he and his fellow research assistants at the Human Interaction with Nature and Technological Systems (HINTS) Lab gathered every Friday to discuss scales, factor analysis and connect through shared experiences in nature.
The intersection of service and leadership
May 15, 2024
On May 23, the University of Washington’s Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center will present the 2024 Spring CELEbration, a forum for undergraduates to showcase their contributions to service, leadership and activist work conducted in partnership with the community.
UAA’s LeAnne Wiles receives Thorud Leadership Award
May 13, 2024
We are delighted to congratulate LeAnne Wiles on being named one of two recipients for the Thorud Leadership Award, the highest award for leadership at the University of Washington! Wiles is the executive director of First Year Programs and Strategic Initiatives in UAA’s Student Academic Services. Wiles began her UW career in First Year Programs…
Innovation revealed at the 27th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
May 8, 2024
On May 17, over 1,200 undergraduates will present cutting-edge research and scholarship at the 27th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, a signature event for the University of Washington.
University of Washington’s Jumpstart welcomes Kinders to College!
May 5, 2024
Undergraduates in Jumpstart developed activities for kindergarteners from Federal Way to learn about different careers in the district's Kinders to College event.Photo by Jayden Becles The University of Washington's Jumpstart program recently welcomed kindergarteners from the Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) to the Seattle campus. The visit was part of the FWPS's new Kinders to…
Bitaniya Giday, UW junior, scholar, community organizer and poet, selected as Truman Scholar
April 12, 2024
When University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce, Provost Tricia Serio and Vice Provost and Dean Ed Taylor appeared in the Zoom room of Bitaniya Giday’s African American studies class, Giday was confused and even wondered if she was in trouble for something. But then President Cauce excitedly announced that Giday had been selected for…
Three UW students named 2024 Goldwater Scholars
April 9, 2024
Three University of Washington undergraduates have been honored as Goldwater Scholars by the Goldwater Foundation, continuing the longstanding tradition of UW students receiving this honor. This year’s UW Goldwater Scholars are Dania Ahmed, Annabella Li and Masa Nakura-Fan. Their undergraduate research projects with faculty cover a range of topics such as the mechanisms underlying heart…
UW recognized as a Fulbright top producer for the 2023-24 school year
February 15, 2024
The University of Washington made the Chronicle of Higher Education’s list of the Fulbright top producing institutions. A total of 14 students received Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the academic year 2023-24, seven undergraduates or recent graduates and seven graduate-level students. Three UW faculty were named Fulbright scholars. The scholarship program is the largest…
Celebrating the 2022–23 Undergraduate Medalists
February 8, 2024
From the thousands of undergraduate students at the University of Washington, three are selected each year for the prestigious President’s Medalist Award. Sayako Mitchell, Ayush Agrawal and Cin Dacey Ahrens are the medalists for 2022–23, selected by a committee for their high GPAs, rigor of classes and numbers of Honors courses. All three are students…
UW senior Abby Burtner selected to be 1 of 16 Churchill Scholars
January 23, 2024
Abby Burtner, ‘24, has been awarded the prestigious Churchill Scholarship in recognition of her outstanding achievements in the field of biochemistry. As a Churchill Scholar, Burtner’s next step is to complete a fully-funded master’s degree in pathology at Cambridge University. Abby Burtner, '24, is the UW's most recent Churchill Scholar. The Churchill Foundation selected 16…
Communities and campus converge at the Community Engagement and Leadership Education Center
November 21, 2023
The Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center at the University of Washington recently published its annual report for the 2022-23 academic year. This report is a testament to the remarkable impact and extraordinary achievements made by over 2,000 undergraduate students in leadership development, civic engagement and public service throughout the greater community.
The Undergraduate Research Program announces new name: Office of Undergraduate Research
September 30, 2023
The name of the Undergraduate Research Program has recently changed to the Office of Undergraduate Research. The updated name more accurately reflects the diverse range of research programs, scholarships, events, awards and essential resources the unit offers to support the success of all undergraduates at the University of Washington. Created over 25 years ago, the…