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What happens on campus doesn’t stay on campus
UAA experts in experiential learning weigh in on the Husky Experience
Undergrad researcher questions the AI answer
Hey Siri: Are you sure?
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.
UW alum Evan Siu named Schwarzman Scholar
September 18, 2025
University of Washington alumnus Evan Siu, '23, has been selected as a Schwarzman Scholar, one of the world’s most competitive graduate and fellowship programs. Siu, who earned a bachelor’s degree in informatics, joins the program’s 10th class of 150 scholars chosen from nearly 5,000 applicants worldwide. Schwarzman Scholars will pursue a fully funded master’s degree…
What happens on campus doesn’t stay on campus: Why undergraduate experiences matter for everyone
September 16, 2025
Every fall, new Huskies arrive at the University of Washington — curious, driven and a little nervous. More than 25% of our first-year students are the first in their families to seek a four-year degree. Of the UW’s undergraduate population, 55% receive financial aid, 74% are Washington state residents, representing all 39 Washington counties. Throughout…
Four UW undergrads awarded Fulbright scholarships to study, teach and conduct research abroad
July 1, 2025
Four University of Washington undergraduates have been awarded Fulbright scholarships for the 2025–26 academic year, joining three other UW students and alumni selected for the prestigious international program. They join about 2,000 recipients nationwide who will pursue graduate study, conduct research or teach English abroad. This year’s undergraduate awardees will travel to Germany, Mexico, Tajikistan…
Undergraduates learning to lead real-world change
June 13, 2025
The 2025 Spring CELEbration produced by the University of Washington’s Community Engagement and Leadership Education Center showcased the dedication and impact of Mary Gates Leadership Scholars and CELE Center program participants like Otoniel Velasquez-Paz, Braedyn Reed and Finn Guzman — all committed to leadership, community engagement and civic health. The annual event highlighted projects spanning…
Now hiring associate director for the Office of Undergraduate Research
June 10, 2025
The Office of Undergraduate Research has an outstanding opportunity for an associate director to join their team. The associate director for the Office of Undergraduate Research will play a critical role in facilitating our advanced STEM undergraduate research scholarship programs and supporting early career research programming by overseeing our advising and outreach efforts. They will…