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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 Nia Brice in Mary Gates Hall.

Collecting connections

Nia Brice’s undergraduate experience wasn’t just about one major, one course, one project or one grade. It was about finding joy, challenging herself and redefining what it means to be resilient.

Nia’s journey

Husky Experience highlights

Ayokunle Olanrewaju

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

Joshua Boakye-Ansah and Cayden Zhan ask supporters to complete their survey about the World Cup in Seattle.

What does soccer have to do with research? Find out at the 2026 summer symposium

On Friday, Aug. 21, 19 students who took part in the summer research experience will present their projects at the annual SIAH Symposium. From 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., catch these students in the Petersen Room in the Allen Library, where they’ll share how the World Cup left a lasting impact on Seattle, its residents and its visitors.

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2026 UW Fulbright Scholars pictured.

Four UW undergrads receive Fulbright scholarships for teaching, researching and studying abroad

Four UW undergraduates received 2026-2027 scholarships, joining three UW graduate students and about 2,000 students and recent graduates from across the country in receiving this year’s awards.

Fulbright Scholars

Photo of about 30 middle school age kids standing in front of a yellow school bus on a sunny day.

Strong partnership bridges the distance

Since its founding, the Robinson Center for Young Scholars has served academically advanced students across the region. Yet for many Auburn School District families, those opportunities remained out of reach. The barrier was never a lack of talent or curiosity. It was access.

Robinson Center partnership


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.