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June 11, 2019
Upward Bound Student Serves as Page in Washington State Senate
Howsai Sahak, a sophomore at Kent-Meridian High School, was sponsored by Sen. Mona Das to participate in a program that provides students with hands-on opportunities to find out how state government works.
June 3, 2019
Academic Counseling Services Hosts 33rd Annual Spring Recognition
OMA&D’s Academic Counseling Services (ACS) honored the success of students at its 33rd annual Spring Recognition Ceremony held at the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center, May 22.
May 30, 2019
Marvin Oliver, Student Scholars Honored at 49th Annual Celebration
Over 400 community members, alumni, donors, partners, faculty and staff attended the dinner and scholarship fundraiser hosted by OMA&D and the Friends of the Educational Opportunity Program, May 15.
April 30, 2019
OMA&D receives $3.6 million gift commitment from Armon Dadgar and Joshua Kalla to support underrepresented students
The UW today announced a $3.6 million gift commitment awarded over 12 years to OMA&D that will fund full scholarship packages for approximately 30 underrepresented undergraduate students based on financial need.
April 22, 2019
UW Community Gathers for 15th Annual Samuel E. Kelly Distinguished Faculty Lecture
Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members gathered on Fri., April 12, to attend OMA&D’s 15th annual Samuel E. Kelly Distinguished Faculty Lecture presented by UW Professor Stephanie A. Fryberg in Kane Hall.
April 1, 2019
OMA&D receives new $4 million grant to support students in STEM fields
The new Louis Stokes STEM Pathways and Research Alliance: Pacific Northwest will expand the efforts of the Pacific Northwest Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (PNW LSAMP) grant first awarded in 2009.
March 18, 2019
Roslyn Kagy Named Director for GEAR UP Achievers Program
Roslyn Kagy has joined OMA&D as director of the new GEAR UP Achievers program serving middle and high school students in the South King County school districts of Auburn, Kent, Renton and Tukwila.
February 26, 2019
Professor Stephanie A. Fryberg to Present 15th Annual Samuel E. Kelly Distinguished Faculty Lecture
Stephanie A. Fryberg, William P. and Ruth Gerberding University Professor of American Indian studies and psychology, will present OMA&D’s Samuel E. Kelly Distinguished Faculty Lecture, Fri., April 12.
February 21, 2019
Community Graduation Ceremonies to Celebrate Class of 2019
OMA&D and the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center are joining campus partners to celebrate the Class of 2019 by hosting the annual community graduation ceremonies, May 31 – June 14, 2019.
February 19, 2019
Past and Present FEOP Board Members Gather for Reunion
As part of continuing engagement opportunities with OMA&D, past and present members of the Friends of the Educational Opportunity Program (FEOP) board gathered for a reunion at the UW Club on Thurs., Jan. 31.
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