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Stories and news about the undergraduate academic experience
The power of why
As an undergraduate researcher, Abby Burtner's "why" questions have led to groundbreaking scientific developments that have a global impact.
The intersection of service and leadership
May 15, 2024
On May 23, the °Ä²ÊÍø’s Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center will present the 2024 Spring CELEbration, a forum for undergraduates to showcase their contributions to service, leadership and activist work conducted in partnership with the community.
UAA’s LeAnne Wiles receives Thorud Leadership Award
May 13, 2024
We are delighted to congratulate LeAnne Wiles on being named one of two recipients for the Thorud Leadership Award, the highest award for leadership at the °Ä²ÊÍø! Wiles is the executive director of First Year Programs and Strategic Initiatives in UAA’s Student Academic Services. Wiles began her UW career in First Year Programs…
Innovation revealed at the 27th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
May 8, 2024
On May 17, over 1,200 undergraduates will present cutting-edge research and scholarship at the 27th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, a signature event for the °Ä²ÊÍø.
Honors Program now hiring for computing specialist
May 3, 2024
The computing specialist in the University Honors Program reports to the program's assistant director / director of strategy and operations and supports all areas of the Honor’s unit. This technical specialist performs a variety of complex computer system related activities including database and web application development, data management, website management, and programming. This position requires…
Excellent opportunity for School and Community-Based Internship coordinator
May 3, 2024
Within UAA, the Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) unit provides students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to contribute to thriving communities. Building authentic community and campus partnerships drive our work. CELE programs are centered around the areas of community-engaged learning, democratic engagement, leadership education, pK-12 student success and place-based…