Honors News

March 3, 2022

Soders Establish New Honors Scholarships

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$1 million gift creates the Professor Roger and Jane Soder Honors Equity Scholarship, supporting Washington state students who shape the future of democracy. University of Washington Professor Emeritus Roger Soder...

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March 2, 2022

Undergraduate Academic Affairs Support

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The UW Honors Program works in concert with many other units in Undergraduate Academic Affairs to inspire and support students from all backgrounds and areas of study. Check out this...

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March 1, 2022

President’s Medalists in our community

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Join us in celebrating the University of Washington’s newest undergraduate President’s Medalists. Piper Coyner, Olivia Brandon and Catherine Chia are the medalists for 2020–21, selected by a committee for their high...

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January 25, 2022

Catch up on planet protector Jamie Stroble

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Shout out to Honors alumna Jamie Stroble, recently profiled in UW Today as a “planet protector.” Jamie graduated with College Honors in international studies and environmental studies in 2010. She’s...

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January 7, 2022

Sixty years of Honors Huskies

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Join Our 60th Anniversary Timeline This year we’re celebrating sixty years of groundbreaking seminars, life-changing experiences, wise and curious friends, compassionate advising, big risks, and big rewards. What we’re celebrating...

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November 15, 2021

Global Challenges 2021: Political engagements constructing our world

At our 2021 Global Challenges event on Nov. 9, Seattle-based educator/activists from different backgrounds spoke about urgent challenges and ways to pursue effective action while continuing to learn, heal and...

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October 28, 2021

Alumni advice on making the most of UW

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Ten College of Arts and Sciences alumni (most of whom also graduated with Honors) recently shared advice and reflections on finding your own best way to enjoy learning and growing...

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September 29, 2021

Honors welcomes Ariana Cantu

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by Christina Wardwell ’23 The University of Washington Honors Program is delighted to introduce our new Curriculum and Community Scholar, Ariana Cantu, a popular lecturer in the School of Social...

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August 13, 2021

Public Writing Seminars Take Root at UW

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In a time when the art of (and impetus for) conversation seems to be on the wane, what is the role of a university? How are students preparing to not...

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June 15, 2021

Message about Israel-Palestine and LGBTQ Pride Month

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Dear Honors community,  As the academic year comes to a close, we reach out to emphasize our intention and commitment to stay in communication with our community, to dialogue and...

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