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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.
5 community connections we loved in 2025
December 22, 2025
Across Seattle and throughout Washington state, the Community Engagement & Leadership Education (CELE) Center is instrumental in the University of Washington’s community engagement — connecting the UW with neighborhoods, schools and community organizations to address critical social issues. Through authentic, reciprocal partnerships, the CELE Center provides students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and…
Now hiring temporary summer enrichment assistant instructors
December 16, 2025
Robinson Center is now seeking temporary summer enrichment assistant instructors. The Robinson Center is seeking assistant instructors to teach its summer enrichment courses, which offer highly capable students a fast-paced, immersive learning experience. This position is grounded in our core values: honor and sustain the multiplicity of identities that enter the classroom; design and maintain inclusive…
Outstanding opportunity for temporary summer enrichment lead instructors
December 16, 2025
The Robinson Center has an outstanding opportunity for temporary summer enrichment lead instructors to join their team. The Robinson Center is seeking lead instructors to teach its summer enrichment courses, which offer highly capable students a fast-paced, immersive learning experience. This position is grounded in our core values: honor and sustain the multiplicity of identities…
First Year Programs announces new name: New Student & Transfer Programs
December 11, 2025
The name of First Year Programs has recently changed to New Student & Transfer Programs. The updated name more accurately reflects the work of the unit and the full range of first-year and transfer students it serves at the University of Washington. The change aligns with a University-wide shift in language and provides clarity as…
UW undergrad named 2026 Rhodes Scholar
November 21, 2025
University of Washington senior Shubham Bansal, ’26, has been named a 2026 Rhodes Scholar, one of the most prestigious academic awards for U.S. students.