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May 15, 2018

Undergraduates to present research spanning academic disciplines on May 18, 2018

Undergraduate Academic Affairs

Student presents his research in a poster presentation

The Symposium runs from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. on the UW Seattle campus. Students will present their research in poster, oral and performing arts sessions in Mary Gates Hall and Johnson Hall, and in a visual arts and design showcase in Odegaard Undergraduate Library (see event details below). UW President Ana Mari Cauce is scheduled to…


April 26, 2018

Three UW undergrads earn competitive Goldwater scholarships

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Photo of Tyler Valentine

The Goldwater Foundation honored four University of Washington students this year. Selected from 1,280 nominees from across the country, Nelson Lui, Kimberly Ruth and Tyler Valentine were named Goldwater Scholars. Andrew Luo earned an honorable mention. Goldwater Scholarships are granted to sophomores and juniors who show exceptional promise and plan to pursue research careers in…


March 13, 2018

UW seniors Tobi Du and Caleb Huffman selected as China’s Yenching Academy scholars

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Tobi Du and Caleb Huffman pose together.

University of Washington seniors Tobi Du and Caleb Huffman will join approximately 125 scholars from around the world as part of the Yenching Academy of Peking University’s 2018-19 cohort. A U.S. News & World Report poll ranked Peking University the fifth best global university in Asia, and second-best university in China. The opportunity to join…


March 7, 2018

Find inspiration through audio from the 2018 Leadership Firesides

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Photo of Attorney General Bob Ferguson

Husky Leadership Initiative Leadership Firesides offer ongoing opportunities for students to engage in meaningful dialogue with a diverse range of civic, corporate and campus leaders in an informal setting. These leaders share their personal journeys and perspectives on leadership and become momentary mentors for students attending the event. The Firesides are a way for students…


February 28, 2018

Videos and photos from MLK Week 2018

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Students from the honors program pose during MLK Week 2018

The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. continues with demonstrations of strength, resiliency and compassion. During MLK week, University of Washington students, faculty and staff partnered with surrounding communities to serve and lead together. From prepping food at meal centers and cleaning up neighborhood centers to sharing their stories through the creativity of hip hop…


February 16, 2018

UW senior Timothy Welsh selected to be 1 of 15 Churchill Scholars nationally

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A Pacific Northwest native, Timothy Welsh grew up fascinated by the natural world. Over the years, his career goals transitioned from geology to forestry, until he discovered chemistry. “What made me finally decide on chemistry as the path for me is an appreciation for the remarkable microscopic and biochemical functions that are crucial to every…


February 12, 2018

2016-17 President’s Medalists announced

Undergraduate Academic Affairs

Photo of Grace Wang's illustrations

For nearly 40 years, the University of Washington has celebrated the top undergraduate in each class by awarding them the President’s Medalist distinction. Selected by a committee for their high GPA, rigor of their classes and number of Honors courses, this year’s recipients feature three well-rounded students who excel in both the sciences and the…


January 12, 2018

Let MLK week inspire the birth of a new set of values

Ed Taylor

Headshot of Vice Provost and Dean Ed Taylor

One of the few days my mother wept in my presence was April 4, 1968, the day Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was killed in Memphis, Tennessee. Fifty years ago this year. When I think of Dr. King’s life and death, I often think of women like my mother who seemed to hold undisclosed and…


September 26, 2017

Welcome from Vice Provost and Dean Ed Taylor

Ed Taylor

Headshot of Vice Provost and Dean Ed Taylor

Our work within UAA and out across the University is tied together and interdependent. Research, service and scholarship go hand in hand. The first-year experience, and students’ transitions through to declaring a major and graduating into lives outside the University are one and the same. Leadership, service and ethics all serve the same purpose: To become a more thoughtful and compassionate public.


September 5, 2017

UW values: Committed to our DACA Dreamers

Undergraduate Academic Affairs

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Vice Provost and Dean Ed Taylor offered his thoughts on today’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Links to President Cauce’s statement and resources are also available here.



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