Real Stories. Real Impact.
Discover the people, programs, events and ideas shaping the future of learning and our community at UW Continuum College.
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New Beginnings for UWPCE Graduates
July 30, 2026
UW Professional & Continuing Education’s Grad Celebration honors the success of recent learners and encourages them on their path forward.
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Rovy Branon (UW): How to Build a Framework for Lifelong Learning Within a University (EdUp PCO)
April 14, 2026
Higher education is in a state of rapid transformation — needing to respond in creative and innovative ways to the realities of a fast-changing labor market. At the vanguard of this transformation are professional, continuing and online education units. EdUp PCO shines a light on this critical sector.
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The 60-Year Curriculum with Rovy Branon (Teibel Education Consulting)
February 25, 2026
Rovy joins Howard Teibel to share the story of Continuum College, and how their work is shaped by re-evaluating how we learn throughout our life.
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Non-Degree Credentials Offer Universities Great ROI – When Done Right (U.S. News Higher Ground)
January 29, 2026
How non-degree programs can help attract a more diverse array of students to a higher ed institution.
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Teaching Through the Lens
January 19, 2026
Ray Pfortner, a former biologist turned photography instructor, has spent eight years teaching students of all ages at UW Continuum College. His work shows how lifelong learning and community can create impact far beyond the classroom.
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Empowering Thailand’s Youth for a Digital Tomorrow
January 06, 2026
IELP and Thailand’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency join forces to equip Thai youth with digital skills and global exposure, shaping leaders for a thriving digital future.
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Driven to Serve, Determined to Learn
January 06, 2026
After service and setbacks, Jack McLauchlan found purpose in UW’s Online Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Social Sciences program — fueling his desire to lead and serve.
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When Education Becomes Possibility
November 17, 2025
Education unlocks possibility — UW Continuum’s Stories of Impact second annual fundraising luncheon raised $50K to fund scholarships and expand access to life-changing education.
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Bringing Justice and Representation Closer to Home
November 07, 2025
Empowered by a UW Certificate Scholarship, first-gen grad Clarissa Suarez serves justice as a legal assistant and inspires youth toward opportunity.
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Learning to Save the Planet
October 23, 2025
Berry Brosi is revolutionizing conservation education at UW with BIOL 126 — an innovative, fully online course offered through Summer Sessions.
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Giving Back, Building Forward
September 18, 2025
A summer Youth & Teen Program class sparked Sam Leung's passion for architecture. Now he’s coming full circle, returning to the program as a teaching assistant to inspire the next generation of designers.
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Inspiring a Sea Change in Climate Awareness
August 14, 2025
At Hyla School on Bainbridge Island, UW in the High School students are teaming up with local climate experts to design interactive ferry terminal signage to educate passengers about rising sea levels and inspire action.
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College in the High School Soars in Popularity Across WA
April 30, 2025
Offering College in the High School classes for free is a game-changer in WA, allowing more students to get a jumpstart on college.
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UW Continuum College Vice Provost Goes Back to School (Puget Sound Business Journal)
February 03, 2025
Rovy Branon dropped all his academic classes in high school and spent most of his senior year playing drums in the school band and orchestra. Now he runs the University of Washington's Continuum College.
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Keeping Indigenous Language Alive — And Well
January 17, 2025
Thanks to the Master’s Degree in Computational Linguistics, Lonny Strunk has been able to keep his native language alive while providing a new perspective on Indigenous culture.
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Expanding Possibilities Through Scholarship
January 16, 2025
A scholarship helped pave the way for Guillermo Ruiz to bounce back from a layoff by allowing him to gain the skills he needed to succeed in today's workforce with minimal financial strain.
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Opening Up a Whole New World
January 14, 2025
Youth & Teen Programs opened up Aman Mittal’s world by giving him a taste of college life and the independence to explore new opportunities.
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Continuing a Lifetime of Learning and Enrichment
January 13, 2025
Through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the UW, Daniel and Cynthia Whitney have enriched their lives by exploring subjects they didn’t have time to peruse previously.
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More Than Words: Digging Into the Culture and Diversity of Language
January 12, 2025
With a goal of providing students greater access and a different perspective on language diversity, linguistics instructor Lorna Rozelle is collaborating with Continuum to offer LING 234 as an asynchronous Summer Sessions course.
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Bridging Cultures Through Language
January 10, 2025
Committed to driving innovation in UWHS French courses, UW French professor Hedwige Meyer is working with UWHS instructors to update their curriculums to allow students to practice French with native speakers.