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Navy to Neuroscience
Navy veteran and undergrad researcher Kristin Bennett works to uncover the mysteries of the brain.
Finding my way
Read about Nell Thompson's path leading them to be "ready to embrace the boundless possibilities ahead."
A boundless connection
For Kavin ‘Ken’ Srinakarin, ’24, it all began in the Forest Club Room of Anderson Hall.
Bridging science and humanity
December 7, 2024
Daniel Chen’s journey into research began with a fascination for ancient cultures and extinct creatures. As a middle schooler, he was captivated by archaeology and paleontology, dreaming of working at excavation sites, unearthing ancient bones and tracing the histories of lost civilizations. Over time, that early curiosity shifted toward biology, particularly as computational modeling emerged as…
UAA statement on leadership transition for the Robinson Center for Young Scholars
December 6, 2024
Undergraduate Academic Affairs is recognizing Dr. Kristina Henry Collins for her leadership of the Robinson Center for Young Scholars. After much consideration, Dr. Collins has decided to resign from her position of executive director of the Robinson Center, effective Jan. 27, 2025. She intends to continue her research, teaching and leadership foci of broad-based advocacy…
Sean Gehrke named assistant dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs
November 26, 2024
Undergraduate Academic Affairs is pleased to announce Sean Gehrke’s new role as assistant dean. Sean Gehrke has served over 20 years in higher education, holding a variety of administrative, research and assessment roles.
University of Washington recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting
November 26, 2024
The University of Washington is one of 471 colleges and universities recognized for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation in the 2024 election. The University of Washington joins 471 campuses in being named a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting. The UW has been recognized by the ALL…
Rosa Ramirez named assistant dean of finance and personnel
October 26, 2024
Undergraduate Academic Affairs is pleased to announce Rosa Ramirez’s new role as assistant dean of finance and personnel.