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Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest state-supported institutions of higher education on the West Coast and is one of the preeminent research universities in the world. Learn more
Current Students
Improving the student experienceThe UW is committed to improving the student experience. Plans currently are under way to remodel the Husky Union Building, expand the Ethnic Cultural Center and remodel the Hall Health Primary Care Center. Learn more about Student Life
Future Students
Something for everyone Exceptional learning opportunities are around every corner. Our students have gone to the moon. Mapped the human genome. Broken the sound barrier. Created vaccines. Negotiated peace. What amazing things will UW grads do next? Read more
Faculty & Staff
Awards of Excellence
This is the time of year that the University of Washington honors some of its best and brightest. Awards are given to honor outstanding teachers, staff, mentors and those engaged in public service. There are also awards for students, alumni and friends of the university who have distinguished themselves. Read about the winners
Alumni
No matter where you are, Husky Happy Hours are a great way to plug into the University of Washington's strong network of alumni. Connect with UW grads in a casual setting and meet fellow alumni in your area. Details
NW Neighbors
Husky Central
The UW has launched a new presence in downtown Seattle: Husky Central. It's a one-stop location for "everything Husky" for people living, working and visiting downtown. Store info
UW Medicine

Upcoming Events

May 24, State Power, Race Power and the Rise of California
May 25, Storytelling and Co-authorship in Feminist Alliance Work
May 25, Diversity Theater Workshop & Lecture Demo

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Your support for diversity related scholarships and programs at the UW is invaluable.

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Diversity Research Institute

The UW Diversity Research Institute (DRI), developed in 2004 by the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity, focuses on generating new, interdisciplinary knowledge about diversity, social justice, and institutional transformation. The DRI currently hosts an annual research conference and an invited lecture series, and supports a number of diversity-related events across the University. In addition, the DRI works closely with other research centers on campus who encourage and support faculty research on underserved, understudied, and underrepresented communities.

In 2007, the Diversity Research Institute was brought under the leadership of Luis R. Fraga, who also serves as the Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement. The Office of Faculty Advancement and the Diversity Research Institute are closely integrated, allowing for issues of faculty recruitment and retention to be aligned with issues of research.

Spotlight

Prof. Janxin Leu, Assistant Professor in the UW Department of Psychology, will present a lecture for the DRI Brown Bag Speaker Series.

"The Unhealthy American Dream? Correlates of Mental Illness Among Asian Immigrant Youth"

Wednesday, November 9th
Parrington Forum, Room 309
12:00 - 1:30pm
Admission is free

More information about Prof. Leu and her talk.

Please join us!