Dream Project
January 10, 2025
From mentorship to MBA
Alumnus Izaiha Ellis, ’20, began his interdisciplinary journey at the University of Washington with the Honors Program course, “Leadership, Democracy and a More Thoughtful Public.” Each week, he read essays by global politicians and writers, exploring how individual actions shape community dynamics. The course challenged students to consider how their choices impact the support or neglect of others.
May 5, 2024
University of Washington’s Jumpstart welcomes Kinders to College!
The University of Washington’s Jumpstart program recently welcomed kindergarteners from the Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) to the Seattle campus. The visit was part of the FWPS’s new Kinders to College initiative that launched this academic year and aims to promote the importance of early college and career readiness. “Our new Kinders to College program…
October 19, 2018
Francesca Lo named executive director of leadership education in Undergraduate Academic Affairs
Undergraduate Academic Affairs is pleased to announce organizational shifts designed to more proactively align the unit’s community engagement and student leadership development work.
May 13, 2015
Beyond the Selfie: UW Spring Celebration of Service and Leadership to take place on May 20
The 18th annual UW Spring Celebration of Service and Leadership showcases the incredible contributions of undergraduates—over 854,154 service hours in 2013-14!
May 8, 2015
Gennevi Fam Lu named 2015 Boren Scholar
2015 Boren Scholar Gennevi Fam Lu will study abroad in Brazil in 2016 and conduct research for her senior thesis on solutions to combat drug trafficking.
April 13, 2015
Graduating senior Nadine Mortell recognized with regional leadership award
UW senior Nadine Mortell loves helping other students succeed and hopes to pursue a career in student affairs when she graduates. Her deep involvement in the UW community and her boundless enthusiasm helped earn her the recognition of the NODA association’s Regional Undergraduate Student Leader award.
January 22, 2015
From mentee to mentor and beyond
Already on her way to a career in education, UW sophomore Meili Powell credits the Dream Project and the Pipeline Project with helping her find her way.
December 26, 2014
Moving the opportunity needle
In 2010, the Dream Project received a four-year, $972,000 grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to expand, deepen and evaluate its program. That grant has concluded and the results are in. See what we’ve learned about the Dream Project impact and what’s in store for the program.
May 14, 2014
Dream Project freshmen reflect on year 1 at the UW
The Dream Project assists low-income and first-generation high school students in attaining higher education. Students in the Dream Project overcome incredible obstacles to attend college, but the challenges—and rewards—don’t end once they step foot on campus. Three Dream Project students describe their journey to UW, what they’ve learned their first year, and how it feels to give back (also, how important the bowling alley is and when to stop calling your mother!)
May 6, 2014
UW Dream Project is awarded a $150,000 College Spark Washington Community Grant
The Dream Project at the University of Washington has been awarded a three-year, $150,000 College Spark Washington Community Grant today to enhance its current work by improving its curriculum, materials and training of mentors; and improvements to its data management system to better inform efforts to help students avoid remediation.
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