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Undergraduate Academic Affairs

Undergraduate Academic Affairs advances and deepens undergraduate education at the University of Washington. By connecting undergraduates to the breadth and depth of the UW’s opportunities, and by creating new ways to connect, we guide students toward participating in the life of our University so they are equipped and eager for their journey ahead.

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Photo of Ayo Olanrewaju and Rebecca Dion in lab attire working with a microscope.

A mentor’s support turns curiosity into courage, doubt into discovery

In Dr. Ayokunle Olanrewaju’s lab, undergraduates don’t just assist with research — they help drive it.

Mentors matter

Husky Experience highlights

Portrait of Adelina Grace Sudarman

UW neuroscience student recognized as 2026 Truman Scholar

Adelina Grace Sudarman is among 55 students chosen from 781 nominations across the country. The Truman Scholarship provides graduate school funding, leadership opportunities and career counseling.

Truman Scholar

Students, faculty and staff crowd around posters in Mary Gates Hall.

Student research on display at 29th annual Symposium

The 29th Undergraduate Research Symposium will begin at 11 a.m. on May 15 with presentations held across campus.

Research symposium

Photo of Lorenzo McCleese, Rachel Yin, Luciana Calle and Alen Poehlman.

Four UW juniors honored for work in science and mathematics with Goldwater Scholarship

Four UW students are among more than 450 students nationwide to receive Goldwater Scholarships, chosen from 1,500 nominations. The award highlights their research and leadership skills.

Goldwater Scholars

Image collage of the cover of Ed Taylor's book and portrait of Ed Taylor.

“The Power of the River” is a first for Ed Taylor

Ed Taylor, vice provost and dean of UAA, professor in the College of Education, academic author, scholar, board member of several international and community-based organizations and former college basketball player, will soon add memoirist to his long list of accomplishments.

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Programs and initiatives


Land acknowledgement

The University of Washington acknowledges the Coast Salish peoples of this land, the land which touches the shared waters of all tribes and bands within the Suquamish, Tulalip and Muckleshoot nations.