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Stories and news about the undergraduate academic experience
UW undergrad named 2026 Rhodes Scholar
Congratulations to Shubhum Bansal, one of only 32 students nationwide to receive the award and the University’s 38th Rhodes Scholar.
Unlocking the brain with the fruit fly
Undergraduate Mary Bun studies multitasking in fruit flies to offer valuable insights into disorders like Parkinson’s disease.
Student research in science, arts, humanities and more on display at 29th annual Research Symposium
May 11, 2026
The 29th Undergraduate Research Symposium is an opportunity for students and the broader community to celebrate their work and get experience presenting research to their peers, faculty, friends and the community.
UW neuroscience student recognized as 2026 Truman Scholar
May 7, 2026
Adelina Grace Sudarman, a junior majoring in neuroscience with minors in Indonesian and global health, is one of 55 Truman Scholars selected across the nation. Each year, the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation recognizes students who excel in leadership, civic engagement and academics. Sudarman is the University of Washington’s 21st Truman Scholar since the program…
Leadership transition for the Robinson Center for Young Scholars
May 6, 2026
The Robinson Center for Young Scholars, a program in Undergraduate Academic Affairs, is entering a new phase of operational alignment designed to strengthen its long-term sustainability while preserving its core mission and identity.
Four UW juniors honored for work in science and mathematics with Goldwater Scholarship
April 30, 2026
Four UW students received Goldwater Scholarships this year, highlighting their work in environmental science, bioengineering and neuroscience. The award is another recognition of the University’s commitment to undergraduate excellence and research.
“The Power of the River” is not Ed Taylor’s first book, but it is a first for him
April 8, 2026
Dr. Ed Taylor is the vice provost and dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs. His new memoir is "The Power of the River." Ed Taylor, vice provost and dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs, professor in the College of Education, academic author, scholar, board member of several international and community-based organizations and former college basketball player, will…