Welcome to UW Global
UW Global is the University of Washington’s gateway to international engagement. We connect faculty, students, and staff with global opportunities in learning, teaching, and research — fostering cross-cultural understanding, collaboration, and innovation.
UW recognized across all campuses with Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement reclassification
January 13, 2026
The University of Washington has again earned a prestigious recognition for the impact and importance of the connections faculty, students and staff have with local, regional and global communities. All three UW campuses were recognized with the Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement reclassification, placing the university among 277 peer institutions nationwide. Officials with the American Council on Education…
One Ocean Week showcases UW strength in marine science, culminating in historic tall ship voyage along West Coast
December 18, 2025
When the historic tall ship Stratsraad Lemkhuhl sailed into Puget Sound in late October, it kicked off a week-long set of events to highlight the numerous ways the ocean impacts our lives. What followed was One Ocean Week Seattle, overseen and hosted by Washington Maritime Blue, bringing together international ocean leaders, innovators, researchers, startups, policymakers, artists, educators…
Advancing global engagement: UW Global Innovation Fund now open
November 30, 2025
By Dr. Ahmad Ezzeddine, UW Vice Provost for Global Affairs At the University of Washington, global engagement is not just an aspiration, it is a cornerstone of our mission. Whether it is solving climate issues across continents or bringing diverse international perspectives into our classrooms, our impact is defined by our connections. UW Global is…
Upcoming Global Events
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