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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.
Now hiring: communications specialist
January 9, 2026
This position collaborates with colleagues to increase awareness about and grow constituents’ relationships with UAA through clear, creative and compelling communications, predominantly written. This role requires excellent writing, storytelling and editing skills, sound judgment and the ability to explain complex ideas in an accessible and engaging way across platforms, including web, social media, e-newsletters and…
The Robinson Center now hiring temporary transition school English instructor and educational specialist
December 29, 2025
The Robinson Center has an outstanding opportunity for a temporary transition school English instructor and educational specialist to join their team. The instructor will actively support student advising by providing academic coaching, mentorship and guidance as students navigate the transition into college life. They will also collaborate closely with Transition School staff, including fellow instructors…
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…