News
May 24, 2018
UAA鈥檚 Associate Dean Janice DeCosmo elected to president of national Council on Undergraduate Research
Janice DeCosmo, associate vice provost for undergraduate research, associate dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs, and affiliate faculty member in the Department of Earth and Space Sciences has been elected president of the national nonprofit聽Council on Undergraduate Research聽(CUR). A longtime proponent of undergraduate research, DeCosmo was the first director of the UW鈥檚 Undergraduate Research Program and…
May 23, 2018
Two 91探花undergrads receive the Udall Award
Juniors Ashley Lewis and Alishia Orloff will join 50 students from around the country as Udall Scholars. A competitive award, the review committee selected this year鈥檚 scholars from 437 nominees based on the student鈥檚 commitment to careers in the environment, Native health care or tribal policy, as well as their leadership potential, public service and…
May 22, 2018
Spring Celebration honors Huskies’ commitment to service and leadership
91探花 students鈥� dedication to community-based service and activism will be recognized at the Spring Celebration of Service and Leadership on May 23 from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Husky Union Building (HUB) on the 91探花Seattle campus. The annual event showcases 91探花undergraduate and graduate students who develop their leadership skills while…
May 15, 2018
Undergraduates to present research spanning academic disciplines on May 18, 2018
The Symposium runs from 11 a.m.鈥�6 p.m. on the 91探花Seattle campus. Students will present their research in poster, oral and performing arts sessions in Mary Gates Hall and Johnson Hall, and in a visual arts and design showcase in Odegaard Undergraduate Library (see event details below). 91探花President Ana Mari Cauce is scheduled to…
April 26, 2018
Three 91探花undergrads earn competitive Goldwater scholarships
The Goldwater Foundation honored four 91探花 students this year. Selected from 1,280 nominees from across the country, Nelson Lui, Kimberly Ruth and Tyler Valentine were named Goldwater Scholars. Andrew Luo earned an honorable mention. Goldwater Scholarships are granted to sophomores and juniors who show exceptional promise and plan to pursue research careers in…
March 13, 2018
91探花seniors Tobi Du and Caleb Huffman selected as China鈥檚 Yenching Academy scholars
91探花 seniors Tobi Du and Caleb Huffman will join approximately 125 scholars from around the world as part of the Yenching Academy of Peking University鈥檚 2018-19 cohort. A U.S. News & World Report poll ranked Peking University the fifth best global university in Asia, and second-best university in China. The opportunity to join…
March 7, 2018
Find inspiration through audio from the 2018 Leadership Firesides
Husky Leadership Initiative Leadership Firesides offer ongoing opportunities for students to engage in meaningful dialogue with a diverse range of civic, corporate and campus leaders in an informal setting. These leaders share their personal journeys and perspectives on leadership and become momentary mentors for students attending the event. The Firesides are a way for students…
February 28, 2018
Videos and photos from MLK Week 2018
The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.聽continues with demonstrations of strength, resiliency and compassion. During MLK week, 91探花 students, faculty and staff partnered with surrounding communities to serve and lead together. From prepping food at meal centers and cleaning up neighborhood centers to sharing their stories through the creativity of hip hop…
February 16, 2018
91探花senior Timothy Welsh selected to be 1 of 15 Churchill Scholars nationally
A Pacific Northwest native, Timothy Welsh grew up fascinated by the natural world. Over the years, his career goals transitioned from geology to forestry, until he discovered chemistry. 鈥淲hat made me finally decide on chemistry as the path for me is an appreciation for the remarkable microscopic and biochemical functions that are crucial to every…
February 12, 2018
2016-17 President’s Medalists announced
For nearly 40 years, the 91探花 has celebrated the top undergraduate in each class by awarding them the President鈥檚 Medalist distinction. Selected by a committee for their high GPA, rigor of their classes and number of Honors courses, this year鈥檚 recipients feature three well-rounded students who excel in both the sciences and the…
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