Undergraduate Academic Affairs

Public Service


February 1, 2019

2017-18 President’s Medalists announced

Undergraduate Academic Affairs

Icon of an award medal

The President’s Medalist Award celebrates the top student in each undergraduate class. Selected by a committee for their high GPA, rigor of their classes and number of Honors courses, the recipients for the 2017-18 academic year come from a broad range of disciplines.


March 18, 2015

Robinson Center student Varsha Govindaraju selected for prestigious Luce Scholarship

Undergraduate Academic Affairs

Portrait of Varsha Govindaraju, 2015-16 Luce Scholar

Varsha Govindaraju—social justice activist and future public interest lawyer—is one of only 18 students nationwide to be named a 2015-16 Luce Scholar. At 18 years old, she is also this year’s youngest Luce Scholar.


February 17, 2015

Pipeline Project to extend and expand “Telling Our Stories” project

Audrey Lawrence

$50,000 Discuren Foundation grant preserves the Pipeline Project’s digital storytelling program that connects University of Washington undergraduates with Native American youth.


January 22, 2015

From mentee to mentor and beyond

Audrey Lawrence

Meili Powell in Brewster for EASB

Already on her way to a career in education, UW sophomore Meili Powell credits the Dream Project and the Pipeline Project with helping her find her way.


April 25, 2013

Spring Celebration showcases students’ transformative leadership and service experiences

Hazelruth Adams

Preschool Children Learn Alphabet

At this year’s annual Spring Celebration of Service and Leadership, over 100 University of Washington undergraduates will share their involvement in transformative leadership and service activities. Fellow students, members of the community, and university faculty and staff are invited to attend the event and celebrate the inspirational work of students who have stepped up to…