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The University of Washington’s hub for global engagement.


  • Using satellite data to protect and restore rivers in WA and internationally

    August 6, 2025

    Man standing on a wooden platform on the side of a cliff overlooking a river

    Yakama fisher With support from the Global Innovation Fund, Dr. Faisal Hossain, UW Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, used satellite imagery and data to help Pakistani farmers make informed decisions about irrigation. Later, using a similar approach, Hossain informed multi-country decisions about water use in the Mekong River with the goal of protecting the…

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  • Four UW researchers and seven UW students receive Fulbright awards for 2025-2026 academic year

    July 8, 2025

    Four UW researchers will conduct research or teach abroad and seven UW students will pursue graduate study, conduct research, and teach English around the world. Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program From left to right: Jamie Donatuto, Shelly Gray, Michael Kula and Yen-Chu Weng. Four University of Washington researchers have been selected as Fulbright Scholars for 2025-2026…

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