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July 1, 2025
Four UW undergrads awarded Fulbright scholarships to study, teach and conduct research abroad
This year’s undergraduate awardees will travel to Germany, Mexico, Tajikistan and the United Kingdom to engage in research, teaching assistantships and advanced study in the arts. Funded by the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright Program is the nation’s flagship international exchange initiative, supporting students in building global connections through education, service and scholarship. Explore…
June 13, 2025
Undergraduates learning to lead real-world change
The 2025 Spring CELEbration produced by the University of Washington’s Community Engagement and Leadership Education Center showcased the dedication and impact of Mary Gates Leadership Scholars and CELE Center program participants like Otoniel Velasquez-Paz, Braedyn Reed and Finn Guzman — all committed to leadership, community engagement and civic health. The annual event highlighted projects spanning…
June 5, 2025
41 UW undergraduates awarded Gilman International Scholarship
The U.S. Department of State has recognized the University of Washington for producing 41 recipients of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship during the spring 2025 cycle. The Gilman Scholarship supports U.S. undergraduates with financial need in studying or interning abroad. The UW’s strong showing reflects the University’s commitment to expanding global learning opportunities for all students.
Research shapes our future at the 28th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
The 28th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium brought together more than 1,500 undergraduate scholars from the University of Washington and regional colleges to present 1,138 projects in over 100 disciplines. For many undergraduates, research is more than an academic pursuit — it’s a way to connect classroom learning to urgent real-world issues.
May 22, 2025
UW sophomore awarded selective Udall Scholarship for commitment to environment and community
University of Washington undergrad Lorenzo Roel Flores McCleese, ‘27, was recently named a Udall Scholar. Lorenzo is pursuing bachelor’s degrees in environmental science and terrestrial resource management as well as informatics, with a focus on data science. He is also minoring in diversity.
May 21, 2025
New opportunity for early-career undergraduates to engage in research
Undergraduate Academic Affairs is delighted to announce the Undergraduate Research Collective, a new paid opportunity for undergraduates with no prior research experience to connect to research in their first and second years at the University of Washington. Leaders in the Office of Undergraduate Research are the program’s visionaries, architects and builders. Startup funding is provided…
May 9, 2025
Impact of recent funding cuts on community engagement programs in UAA
UAA’s Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center is among the programs and organizations impacted by the federal government’s April 25 termination of $400M in AmeriCorps grants. The grant termination led to the abrupt cessation of CELE Center’s AmeriCorps K-12 Community-Engaged Learning Coordinator position. The impact of these grant terminations on the 40 CELE Center…
Discovery unfolds at the 28th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
On Friday, May 16, more than 1,500 undergraduates will present innovative research, scholarship and creative work as they converge at the 28th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. The all-day celebration features undergraduates actively plugging into and contributing to the University of Washington’s strengths as an engine of discovery, public good and progress. Presenters represent all three UW campuses, as well as local community and regional colleges, highlighting the breadth of undergraduate research across the region.
April 28, 2025
Celebrating student leadership in action at the CELE Center’s 2025 Spring CELEbration
On May 7, the University of Washington’s Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center will present the 2025 Spring CELEbration, an inspiring undergraduate showcase of student service, leadership and community-engaged work.
The annual event features students in CELE Center programs and Mary Gates Endowment Leadership Scholars, presenting work focused on service, leadership and social change — from mentorship and educational equity to civic engagement and environmental justice.
April 21, 2025
Tristan Jafari, biochemistry undergrad, selected as Truman Scholar
Tristan Jafari, a third-year student at the University of Washington majoring in biochemistry, has been selected for the prestigious Truman Scholarship. Set to graduate early, Jafari will pursue a master’s degree in philosophy of population health sciences at the University of Cambridge in England this fall.
A highly competitive award, only 54 students were selected nationwide this year from more than 743 nominations. The Truman Scholarship recognizes aspiring leaders driven to make change at the systems level. Students are selected on the basis of leadership skills, demonstrated civic engagement, academic potential and a desire to pursue a career in public service. Scholars receive up to $30,000 for graduate school, mentoring and additional benefits to help prepare them for careers where they can make an impact.
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