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Two Instructors Earn Awards of Excellence

Instructors David M. Fenner and Theo Myhre earn UW Awards of Excellence for their outstanding work.

Top Tips for Encouraging Alumni Engagement

Learn how you can create meaningful relationships with alumni with tips from the UW Alumni Association.

Unlocking The Power Of Digital Learning

Meet Bryan Blakeley, our new Assistant Vice Provost for Digital Learning Innovation, who'll drive online learning opportunities.

Celebrating 40 Years of UW in the High School

After 40 years, UWHS serves as a nimble partner to more than 100 high schools in Washington.

Partnering to Re-Imagine Communication

The UW Communication Leadership program and Continuum College collaborate to make a new certificate and master’s program a reality.

AT&T Boosts UW Continuing Education Scholarship

Gift enables five adult learners to earn a high-value professional certificate from the University of Washington.

Top Tips for Using the Language of Skills

Discover how you can use skills-related insights to reach prospective students when crafting program information, with tips from labor-market data firm Emsi.

Connecting Students from Around the Globe

Navigating the pandemic inspired Chris Thomas to establish a community where international students from could feel helped and heard.

Software Product Management Certificate Receives Award

The UW's Certificate in Software Product Management was recognized at the UPCEA West Region Conference.

Broadening Accessibility with Online Summer Sessions

A new slate of online classes allow students to graduate on time and increases access to Summer Sessions programming.

Summer Courses Adopt Summer Sessions as New Name

Summertime courses at the University of Washington will be called Summer Sessions going forward.

Building Collaborative Teams to Support Campus Partners

Meet our new partner success leads, who’ll work to bolster our relationships with campus partners.

Developing Marketing Strategies for Partners

Meet Tory Hernandez, our new director of partnership marketing, who will drive creative marketing strategies for campus partners.

Igniting Careers With UW Certificate Scholarships

Discover how two UW Certificate Scholarship awardees are putting the skills from their programs to work to create a bright future.

Communicating With Prospective Students During COVID-19

Connecting with prospective students is now more important than ever. Read our tips on being adaptable, flexible and empathetic.

Innovating a New Degree

The UW Department of Medicine’s Division of Medical Genetics and Continuum College are launching a Genetic Counseling Graduate Program to meet rising demand.

Growing Summer Sessions

Meet Durwin Long, our Senior Director for Summer Sessions, who is working to broaden access to higher education.

Strengthening Relationships

Meet Cassady Glass Hastings, our new Senior Director of Academic Partnerships, bringing 15 years of experience at the UW to the role.

Hosting Info Sessions Online

Online information sessions are a great way to connect students with a real person from your program, helping to establish authenticity and trust.

The State of the Adult Learner Market

Our experts discuss trends and emerging strategies for marketing, recruiting and collaboration.

Financial Aid, Scholarships and the Fee-Based Student

An expert from the UW Office of Student Financial Aid gives advice on how students can pay for their fee-based programs.

Designing Degrees For a Global Community

UWC2 is here to help campus partners at the UW create programs that capture interest from around the globe.

Partner Stories

Building a Community

Discover how establishing a cohesive community has been a factor in the success of the Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design program.

Intensive Analysis Creates Student Engagement

Deborah Porter's analysis of learning objectives for her lectures and assignments has strengthened her teaching and led to new research ideas.

Director And Mentor Teaching Grad Students

In his 15 years of teaching at the UW, Xiaosong Li has mentored a growing "family" of students on their path to fulfilling careers.

Planning and Purpose

Learn about the thriving Master of Science in Computational Linguistics and hear from program director, Emily Bender.

Paving a Path to Information

Librarian Robin Chin Roemer is helping nontraditional students navigate the UW library system.

Partnering on a New Program

Bill Howe and UW Continuum College collaborate to make a new data science master’s program a reality.

Getting More Voices Heard

Close to a million people are getting the tools to speak more effectively, thanks to Matt McGarrity’s public speaking MOOC.

Bringing Fun Into Engineering

Professor Wei-Chih Wang inspires high school students to flourish by discovering engineering and design solutions.

An Engineering Education Reinvented

UW’s sought-after Human Centered Design & Engineering programs have roots in the earliest days of new learning.

Getting It Done

Industry experts Jennifer Diamond and Josh Bates bring pro-level power to the UW Certificate in Project Management.

Student Stories

A Passion for Health and Equity

Omid Bagheri Garakani grew up wanting to help other people. The UW COPHP program enlivened his passion and helped him land a job.

Fulfilling a Dream

Tolulope Daramola grew up with a hunger to learn. Today, he’s still learning — and building a business — with help from a UW Certificate Scholarship.

Born to Tell Stories

A certificate scholarship has given Sarah Wildsmith the chance to forge a new career path in marketing and to tell her own story.

A Brand-new Start

Syed Akmal Hussain has seized the chance for a career in data — and a better life for his young family — through the UW Certificate Scholarship.

Sharing His Love Of Nature

Three thousand miles from his hometown of Brooklyn, Sean Davis has discovered his passion for wetland management with the help of a certificate scholarship.

A Chance To Discover

Eight-year-old Renna Orr spent her summer discovering and learning for fun — with classes like Focus on Food and To Space and Beyond — with the UW Summer Youth program.

A Challenge Before College

High-school student Jeremy Steckler challenged himself scholastically and gained college credit on his own high-school campus through UW in the High School.

Getting A Head Start

Incoming UW freshman Victor Gill made a smooth transition to life at the University of Washington before autumn quarter began with the help of Early Fall Start.

A Confidence Boost

Georgina Sanchez was looking for a quick way to improve her English skills and to boost her confidence, and she was able to do both with UW’s International and English Language Programs.

Back To School At His Pace

As a father with a growing family, Ben Arnold wanted to bolster his education at his own pace, which the Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Social Sciences helped him do.

Making Her Summer Count

As a veteran gaming professional, Jill Smith wanted to add to her education and advance in her field, and she accomplished both with a certificate during UW Summer Quarter.

Adding To Her Skill Set

Veteran consultant Porsche Everson was looking to retool her skillset, and the UW Certificate in Data Visualization gave her the skills she was looking for.

A Career To Match Their Passion

Al Smith wanted to break into the field of writing and editing but needed a boost to get started. Read how the Certificate in Editing gave Al the skills and credential they sought.

Taking His Career To The Next Level

The online Master of Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics helped Edwin Quezada make the leap from an entry-level position to a managerial role.

Learning For Life

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the UW gave Helen Oppenheim the opportunity to “exercise her mind” and continue a lifetime of learning.

The Path To A Better Life

Single dad Jeremiah Walters is building high-tech knowledge — and a better life for himself and his son — with help from a UW Certificate Scholarship.

Building A Brighter Future

A UW Certificate Scholarship paves the way for mom Laura Kirch to return to work and start a new chapter in life for her and her family.

Finding A Passion Despite The Odds

Brendan Steiger gets a second chance, gains the skills and confidence to get back on track after a serious car accident by completing a certificate.

Education Changes Lives

Grace Ingram never gave up on her dream of earning her bachelor’s degree. Now she’s inspiring others.

Making Sound Decisions

Jacob Christensen, graduate of the UW Certificate in Audio Production, reflects on this hands-on, three-course certificate program.

Landing A New Career Path

Spencer Bowen follows his heart to transition from the military to Starbucks senior management to helping others.

Instructor Stories

Challenging Youth At The Uw To Think Like Computer Scientists

Sabet Vallejo tailors her Algorithmic Thinking course to her students, spacing out topics to provide in-depth understanding.

Remote Learning Keeps Uw In The High School Students Connected From Afar

Committed to keeping her students connected, Spanish teacher Evelyn Jiménez uses language to bridge cultures and engage students.

Welcoming New Cohorts Of Freshmen To The Uw

To get a jump on their college education, incoming UW students can take a 5-credit course through early fall start. A lucky few will enroll in The Impact of Food on Our Brain & Behavior and meet Sheri Mizumori.

Self-sustaining Degrees Allow For New Learning Opportunities

Carrie Kaelin, a professor in the UW Department of Health Services, creatively crafts her curriculum to fit the goals and needs of students.

Seizing The Opportunity To Increase Accessibility With Online Learning

Kristi Straus pushed for her Introduction to Environmental Studies course to be fully virtual in order increase learning opportunities and educate students more equitably.

Fostering Community Through Openness And Transparency

A veteran online instructor, Randal Root finds the switch to remote learning this year has shown learners and instructors the positive aspects of the format, especially the increased accessibility it provides.

Harnessing Technology To Provide A Rich Graduate Student Experience

Ekin Yasin sees her classes as a laboratory, which allows her to adapt her curriculum to empower different segments of the student population.

Pairing A Passion For Teaching With A Thirst For Learning

For lifelong learners aged 50 and over in the Puget Sound region, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the UW is a treasure. And so is instructor David Domke.

Exploring Stem With Youth At The Uw

John Parker, a Seattle Public Schools STEM curriculum specialist, has been having fun with UW Summer Youth students every summer since 2011.

To Teach Broad Perspectives

David Vinson tailors his curriculum to his students, opening the possibility to diversify their perspectives through reading and writing assignments.

Chemistry In Crime Scene Investigation

To get a jump on their college education, incoming UW students can take a course through Early Fall Start. A lucky few will enroll in CSI: Seattle and meet Brook Nunn.

International Language And Culture

Learning about students' cultures inspired Fred to make a career out of teaching students from all over the globe in the International & English Language Programs at the UW.

In Seattle, Summers Should Be Lived Outdoors

Tim Billo finds that students thrive in natural environments where education can be a natural flow and exchange of ideas around a campfire.

Once Student Now Instructor

Maya Hemachandra's life-changing experience in the Certificate in Nonprofit Management led to a 15-year career that includes teaching in the same certificate program.

American Dream Educates For Decades

For lifelong learners aged 50 and over in the Puget Sound region, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the UW is a treasure. And so is instructor Carlos Gil.