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College in the High School Soars in Popularity Across WA

Offering College in the High School classes for free is a game-changer in WA, allowing more students to get a jumpstart on college.

Continuum's 2024 Impact Report

A look back on our accomplishments, opportunities for innovation and the organization’s impact on the community.

Helping Older Adults Understand the Brain

A grant from the Dana Foundation helps OLLI-UW create a first-of-its-kind program to help older adults understand brain health.

How Continuum is Transforming Lives Through Education

Continuum hosts its first in-person certificate scholarship fundraiser to encourage discussions about regional higher education needs.

Continuum Convenes Takes On Critical Questions Of Higher Ed

Continuum engages business and community leaders to explore fundamental transformations to learning.

UW in the High School Registration Rises 50%

New state legislation helps thousands of Washington students earn college credits at no cost.

Using Market Research to Create Sustainable Programs

Gain a better understanding of your audience through the support of our Market Research team.

A VISION FOR EQUITABLE EDUCATION

Manca Valum, our first-ever chief advancement officer, will build on Continuum's culture of philanthropy.

Creating Meaningful Online Learning Experiences

Learn how the LE team can help you develop programs that use evidence-based approaches to online learning.

Samuel Sharar, M.D., Earns Lifelong Learning Award

Professor emeritus Samuel Sharar, M.D., earns UW Lifelong Learning Award for his outstanding work.

7 Tactics for Creating a Winning SEO Strategy for Higher Education

Learn tips for creating a SEO strategy for higher education.

Expanding Access to UW in the High School

The passage of Senate Bill 5048 opens the door to higher education for thousands of high school students in Washington state.

Demystifying Email Marketing

Discover best practices and tips for understanding email marketing guidelines.

Top Tips for Encouraging Alumni Engagement

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

Employee Stories

Adapting Programs to Better Serve Students

We made several changes to the UW Certificate in Paralegal Studies program so working professionals can fit learning into their already busy lives.

Improving Accessibility to Enhance the Online Classroom Experience

Continuum's learning designers are ensuring inclusivity in the classroom by amplifying the importance of accessible course material.

Increasing Access to Programs

Continuum College has joined forces with ReWA to help immigrants and refugees access UW Professional & Continuing Education certificate programs.

Becoming More Inclusive Internally for All Students

We're ramping up our diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts by establishing internal workgroups to create opportunities for staff to get involved.

Upgrading the Digital Student Experience

Significant improvements in technology behind Continuum's sites allowed our development team to bring key upgrades to the digital student experience.

Creating Communities of Learners

"I love it when I see our students, instructors, advisory board members, staff and community partners use our networks to connect and cheer on each other."

Helping Students Achieve Their Goals

“Hands down, the best part of working here is our students. They inspire and impress me on a daily basis.”

Inspired by Coworkers Wealth of Talent

“My coworkers inspire me. I’m amazed at the wealth of talent, knowledge and creativity within our organization.”

Helping Students Reach Their Full Potential

“One of the best things about working for UW Continuum College is being able to work with a group of incredibly smart, talented people who are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential.”

Inspired by the Organization's Vision of Education for All

“Everyone is on a different educational path and it’s so interesting to see how people are using our programs to change their lives.”

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.

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.

Student Stories

Expanding Possibilities Through Scholarship

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.

Going to the Next Level

Research scientist Neva Corrigan makes major breakthrough with the help of a UW Certificate in Data Science.

Opening Up a Whole New World

Youth & Teen Programs opened up Aman Mittal’s world by giving him a taste of college life and the independence to explore new opportunities.

Keeping Indigenous Language Alive — And Well

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.

Continuing a Lifetime of Learning and Enrichment

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.

Blending Two Perspectives For One Global Vision

The Distinguished Humphrey Fellowship Program brought together global leaders to share strategies on advocating for the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives in their communities.

Combating Disinformation Across the Globe

IELP's Distinguished Humphrey Fellowship Program offers Fellows from around the world a chance to collaborate and combat disinformation.

Exercising Minds and Sharing Knowledge Worldwide

Hosting the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the UW’s new podcast has given Charlene Joy and Murray Urquhart a chance to combine their passions with the love of learning.

Returning to School for a Sustainable Society

Jessica Brown dreamed of working in the transportation industry. The online MST program grew her passion and helped her land a job impacting the larger community.

Reigniting a Passion and Connecting to the Past

After drifting away from photography, Kim Hawk got back behind the camera with the help of a UW Certificate in Photography.

Opening the Door to a Better World

A UW Certificate Scholarship gave Rebecca Bramwell the chance for a fulfilling career in ecology — and a clear path for the future.

Exploring a New Career

Recent U.S. immigrant Veronicah Munyao is taking the next step on her career journey and giving back to the community — with help from a UW Certificate Scholarship.

The Confidence to Succeed

Eréndira Ramos Vázquez dreamed of growing her career. IELP’s Graduate School Preparation Program helped improve her English skills and allowed her to thrive in graduate school.

An Opportunity to Learn and Grow

UW Professional & Continuing Education’s Certificate in Human Resources Essentials gave David Jackson the skills he needed to secure a new role.

Access to the World

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the UW's online courses enable Alex Suarez to have community from the comfort of home.

Changing Lives Through Education

UW in the High School alum and teacher Kayla Hoffman says UWHS gives ambitious students a chance to earn UW credit.

Ensuring a Timely Graduation

A rising senior, Marysia Koltonowska ensured she had the credits to graduate on time with the help of UW Summer Sessions.

Connecting With Her Peers

Renna Orr spent her summer discovering, learning for fun and making new friends with the UW Summer Youth program.

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.

Rejoining the Workforce With Confidence

A UW Certificate Scholarship helped Corine Rigby gain the skills she needed to step back into the workforce with confidence.

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 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.

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.