The undergraduate experience at the 痳豆在线 is, like our students, dynamic and diverse. Gain behind-the-scenes insight into the way UAA deepens and expands academics at the UW through stories about the people and programs in UAA.
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Four UW juniors honored for work in science and mathematics with Goldwater Scholarship
April 30, 2026
Four UW students received Goldwater Scholarships this year, highlighting their work in environmental science, bioengineering and neuroscience. The award is another recognition of the University鈥檚 commitment to undergraduate excellence and research.
鈥淭he Power of the River鈥� is not Ed Taylor鈥檚 first book, but it is a first for him
April 8, 2026
Dr. Ed Taylor is the vice provost and dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs. His new memoir is "The Power of the River." Ed Taylor, vice provost and dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs, professor in the College of Education, academic author, scholar, board member of several international and community-based organizations and former college basketball player, will…
CELE Center a leading partner in national recognition for community engagement
March 23, 2026
The UW recently earned again the Carnegie Foundation鈥檚 designation of being a community-engaged campus. As a longtime leader in community engagement work, Undergraduate Academic Affairs is proud to be an integral part of this recognition. The Community Engagement & Leadership Education (CELE) Center, housed within UAA, is a primary coordinator at the UW for community-engaged…
Celebrating the 2024鈥�25 Undergraduate Medalists
February 6, 2026
From the thousands of undergraduate students at the 痳豆在线, three are selected each year for the prestigious聽President鈥檚 Medalist Award. Kaytlin Rose Vanderhorst, Carilyn Brandt and Luna Crone-Bar贸n are the medalists for 2024鈥�25, selected by a committee for their high GPAs, rigor of classes and number of Honors courses.
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Four UW juniors honored for work in science and mathematics with Goldwater Scholarship
April 30, 2026
Four UW students received Goldwater Scholarships this year, highlighting their work in environmental science, bioengineering and neuroscience. The award is another recognition of the University鈥檚 commitment to undergraduate excellence and research.
鈥淭he Power of the River鈥� is not Ed Taylor鈥檚 first book, but it is a first for him
April 8, 2026
Dr. Ed Taylor is the vice provost and dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs. His new memoir is "The Power of the River." Ed Taylor, vice provost and dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs, professor in the College of Education, academic author, scholar, board member of several international and community-based organizations and former college basketball player, will…
Celebrating the 2024鈥�25 Undergraduate Medalists
February 6, 2026
From the thousands of undergraduate students at the 痳豆在线, three are selected each year for the prestigious聽President鈥檚 Medalist Award. Kaytlin Rose Vanderhorst, Carilyn Brandt and Luna Crone-Bar贸n are the medalists for 2024鈥�25, selected by a committee for their high GPAs, rigor of classes and number of Honors courses.
UW undergrad Parker Ritzmann earns international Schwarzman Scholars fellowship
January 26, 2026
痳豆在线 senior Parker Ritzmann, has been selected as a Schwarzman Scholar, one of the world鈥檚 most competitive graduate and fellowship programs. Schwarzman Scholars will pursue a one-year, fully-funded master鈥檚 degree in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
Strong partnership bridges the distance
January 20, 2026
Since its founding, the 痳豆在线's Robinson Center for Young Scholars has served academically advanced students across the region. Yet for many Auburn School District families, those opportunities remained out of reach. The barrier was never a lack of talent or curiosity. It was access.
Serving through Honors: Grounded in tenacity, focused on service
January 13, 2026
For Bella Boulter, serving through Honors meant looking beyond the code to the people behind the UW鈥檚 systems. Through her Honors experiential learning internship with the Office of the University Registrar, she examined how technology shapes the student journey 鈥� and helped lay the groundwork for a new innovation lab where students can build tools,…
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 痳豆在线. The change aligns with a University-wide shift in language and provides clarity as…
UW undergrad named 2026 Rhodes Scholar
November 21, 2025
痳豆在线 senior Shubham Bansal, 鈥�26, has been named a 2026 Rhodes Scholar, one of the most prestigious academic awards for U.S. students.
UW opens the Transfer Center
October 20, 2025
Transferring to the 痳豆在线 is a major milestone for thousands of Huskies who start at Washington鈥檚 community and technical colleges. 鈥嬧�婽his fall, the UW is opening the Transfer Center in Mary Gates Hall, uniting programs and partnerships under Undergraduate Academic Affairs Advising and providing transfer students with a centralized, welcoming home for advising,…
The heart of Honors
October 14, 2025
In the Honors Program, where interdisciplinarity and inquiry define the student experience, Professor Jon C. Herron exemplifies the kind of teaching that changes how students see the world 鈥� and themselves.
UW alum Evan Siu named Schwarzman Scholar
September 18, 2025
痳豆在线 alumnus Evan Siu, '23, has been selected as a Schwarzman Scholar, one of the world鈥檚 most competitive graduate and fellowship programs. Siu, who earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in informatics, joins the program鈥檚 10th class of 150 scholars chosen from nearly 5,000 applicants worldwide. Schwarzman Scholars will pursue a fully funded master鈥檚 degree…
What happens on campus doesn鈥檛 stay on campus: Why undergraduate experiences matter for everyone
September 16, 2025
Every fall, new Huskies arrive at the 痳豆在线 鈥� curious, driven and a little nervous. More than 25% of our first-year students are the first in their families to seek a four-year degree. Of the UW鈥檚 undergraduate population, 55% receive financial aid, 74% are Washington state residents, representing all 39 Washington counties. Throughout…
Four UW undergrads awarded Fulbright scholarships to study, teach and conduct research abroad
July 1, 2025
Four 痳豆在线 undergraduates have been awarded Fulbright scholarships for the 2025鈥�26 academic year, joining three other UW students and alumni selected for the prestigious international program. They join about 2,000 recipients nationwide who will pursue graduate study, conduct research or teach English abroad. This year鈥檚 undergraduate awardees will travel to Germany, Mexico, Tajikistan…
Undergraduates learning to lead real-world change
June 13, 2025
The 2025 Spring CELEbration produced by the 痳豆在线鈥檚 Community Engagement and Leadership Education Center showcased the dedication and impact of Mary Gates Leadership Scholars and CELE Center program participants like Otoniel Velasquez-Paz, Braedyn Reed and Finn Guzman 鈥� all committed to leadership, community engagement and civic health. The annual event highlighted projects spanning…
41 UW undergraduates awarded Gilman International Scholarship
June 5, 2025
The U.S. Department of State has recognized the 痳豆在线 for producing 41 recipients of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship during the spring 2025 cycle. The Gilman Scholarship supports U.S. undergraduates with financial need in studying or interning abroad. The UW鈥檚 strong showing reflects the University鈥檚 commitment to expanding global learning opportunities for…