Features
April 8, 2026
“The Power of the River” is not Ed Taylor’s first book, but it is a first for him
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 soon add memoirist to his long list of accomplishments. His memoir, “The Power of the River,” will be released by Seattle-based Hinton…
March 23, 2026
CELE Center a leading partner in national recognition for community engagement
The 91Ě˝»¨recently earned again the Carnegie Foundation’s 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 91Ě˝»¨for community-engaged learning, partnership development and student civic leadership. The Center’s broad work enabling student involvement in community engagement across campus was pivotal in achieving the Carnegie re-classification.
February 6, 2026
Celebrating the 2024–25 Undergraduate Medalists
From the thousands of undergraduate students at the 91Ě˝»¨, three are selected each year for the prestigious President’s Medalist Award. Kaytlin Rose Vanderhorst, Carilyn Brandt and Luna Crone-BarĂłn are the medalists for 2024–25, selected by a committee for their high GPAs, rigor of classes and number of Honors courses.
January 26, 2026
91Ě˝»¨undergrad Parker Ritzmann earns international Schwarzman Scholars fellowship
91Ě˝»¨ senior Parker Ritzmann, has been selected as a Schwarzman Scholar, one of the world’s most competitive graduate and fellowship programs. Schwarzman Scholars will pursue a one-year, fully-funded master’s degree in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
January 20, 2026
Strong partnership bridges the distance
Since its founding, the 91Ě˝»¨’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.
January 13, 2026
Serving through Honors: Grounded in tenacity, focused on service
For Bella Boulter, serving through Honors meant looking beyond the code to the people behind the UW’s systems. Through her Honors experiential learning internship with the Office of the University Registrar, she examined how technology shapes the student journey — and helped lay the groundwork for a new innovation lab where students can build tools, test ideas and create a more accessible Husky Experience.
December 29, 2025
The Robinson Center now hiring temporary transition school English instructor and educational specialist
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…
December 22, 2025
5 community connections we loved in 2025
Across Seattle and throughout Washington state, the Community Engagement & Leadership Education (CELE) Center is instrumental in the 91Ě˝»¨â€™s community engagement — connecting the 91Ě˝»¨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…
December 16, 2025
Now hiring temporary summer enrichment assistant instructors
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 learning environments that benefit all; and ensure emotional and physical well-being.
Visit the Robinson Center website to learn more about their programs. Interested applicants can apply to Req #0000127270 on the 91Ě˝»¨Employment site.
Outstanding opportunity for temporary summer enrichment lead instructors
The Robinson Center has an outstanding opportunity for temporary summer enrichment lead instructors to join their team.Â
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 that enter the classroom; design and maintain inclusive learning environments that benefit all; and ensure emotional and physical well-being.
Visit the Robinson Center website to learn more about their programs. Interested applicants can apply to Req # 0000127236 on the 91Ě˝»¨Employment site.
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