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Peace Corps names UW a top volunteer producer
The Peace Corps announced that the University of Washington is No. 3 on a list of top volunteer-producing institutions over the past two decades. Separately, the UW was recognized this year by Forbes as one of the top employers for new graduates.

UW polar bear expert appears in BBC-produced film about the Arctic
Eric Regehr, a researcher at the UW Applied Physics Laboratory, appears in the film doing fieldwork on Wrangel Island, home to the world’s highest concentration of polar bears. The film screens May 25 and May 27 at the Pacific Science Center followed by a Q&A with researchers.

UW sophomore awarded Udall Scholarship
Isabell Ellison is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a focus on improving communities through infrastructure. The Udall Foundation scholarship supports students committed to leadership, public service and issues related to American Indian nations or to the environment.
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