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ASUW funding supports immigration cases at Student Legal Services
July 20, 2026
UW Seattle students who need legal support for immigration-related issues will be able to receive assistance from Student Legal Services free of charge in the coming academic year, thanks to legislation passed by ASUW in spring 2026. The ASUW bill, approved on April 23, 2026, allocates $5,000 to SLS beginning July 1 “in solidarity and…
Meet Purple: UW's generative AI tool is now available to students
July 15, 2026
Starting July 15, 2026, all UW students can use Purple, UW’s generative AI tool designed to help you learn, create and explore new ideas in a secure, University-managed environment. Purple is available for you to try whenever it’s helpful, whether you’re brainstorming, organizing notes, generating practice questions or working through complex concepts. Learn more about…
New short-term internship program builds skills and opportunities
June 16, 2026
A new short-term internship program from the Career & Internship Center will benefit both students and units across the UW by providing focused learning experiences over four weeks this summer. The Summer Project-Based Learning Program matches students seeking internship experience with departments that have discrete, well-defined projects that can be completed in a month. It…
Spring 2026 Resources & Opportunities (Volume 5) Husky Pawket Guide
May 27, 2026
Husky Pawket Guide From the desk of Dr. Denzil Suite UW Division of Student Life Hello Husky, Congratulations on reaching the end of this academic year! These last few weeks have been difficult, and I know many of us are still feeling a range of emotions as we mourn the devastating killing of Juniper Blessing.…
Spring 2026 Resources & Opportunities (Volume 4) Husky Pawket Guide
May 13, 2026
Husky Pawket Guide From the desk of Dr. Denzil Suite UW Division of Student Life Hello Husky, This has been a difficult week for our UW community. The killing of one of our students has left us shocked and heartbroken. As we all mourn this loss, we extend our hearts and our deepest sympathies to…
Spring 2026 Resources & Opportunities (Volume 3) Husky Pawket Guide
April 29, 2026
Husky Pawket Guide From the desk of Dr. Denzil Suite UW Division of Student Life Hello Huskies, It’s midterms season, and in-between your study sessions I hope you’ll find some time to get outside. Spring is one of the best seasons in Seattle, and being outdoors has major benefits for your mental and physical health.…
Spring Resources & Opportunities (Volume 2)
April 15, 2026
Husky Pawket Guide From the desk of Dr. Denzil Suite UW Division of Student Life Hello Huskies, It’s student government election season! Vote in the upcoming ASUW or GPSS elections to help decide who represents you on campus. ASUW and GPSS are your associations. They represent your interests to the University by advocating for…
RealResponse hazing prevention funding renewed through 2031
April 1, 2026
The University of Washington’s partnership with hazing reporting platform RealResponse has been extended through 2031, thanks to renewed funding from the Student Technology Fee. The funding will allow the UW to continue to use RealResponse in hazing reporting and response, providing vital consistency in hazing prevention and education, said Alex Salemme, hazing prevention and response…
Spring Resources & Opportunities (Volume 1) Husky Pawket Guide
April 1, 2026
HUSKY PAWKET GUIDE FROM THE DESK OF DR. DENZIL SUITE UW DIVISION OF STUDENT LIFE Hello Huskies, Welcome back! I hope you all had a restful spring break. Spring quarter brings a great deal of excitement to campus: awards ceremonies, research fairs, cultural events and of course, commencement. For our graduating students, this is an…
Celebrating the career of Lincoln Johnson
December 11, 2025
After 30 years of dedicated service to the University of Washington, Lincoln Johnson is retiring in August 2026. We are delighted for Lincoln to embark on his next chapter, but saddened to say goodbye to an invaluable colleague whose work has shaped our campus and the lives of countless Huskies. Lincoln’s legacy at the UW…