Giving

  • What to Do with $50K

    Students had $50,000 to spend (for real) in a new UW course on responsible philanthropy.

    July 2018 Perspectives
  • Celebrating Floyd Jones

    The College honors the life and legacy of dear friend and generous philanthropist, Floyd Jones.

    01/08/2018 | College of Arts & Sciences
  • A Promise Fulfilled

    In the last decade, the Husky Promise program has helped more than 39,000 WA students attended UW–including these two stellar alums from the College of Arts & Sciences.

    University of Washington
  • After WWII Nightmare, a Generous Life

    Isaac Alhadeff, survivor of two WWII POW camps, became a generous donor to the UW Sephardic Studies Program.

    November 2017 Perspectives
  • $12 million gift from professor and his wife will serve as a catalyst for UW chemistry

    Most of the money committed by professor emeritus Larry Dalton and his wife, Nicole Boand, will go to establish the Dalton Postdoctoral Fellowship in Chemistry.

    GeekWire
  • Penguins Inspire a Second Grader's Philanthropy

    Viola Miller, 8, opened her piggy bank to support penguin research.

    December 2016 Perspectives
  • Stitching Together a Tradition of Giving

    Dean and Tomilynn McManus's gifts to the UW Costume Shop range from donating vintage clothing to establishing a support fund.

    December 2016 Perspectives
  • Science Through a Humanist Lens

    The History and Philosophy of Science program offers humanist insights on past and present scientific advancements.

    December 2016 Perspectives
  • Two Passions, One Vision

    Mary and Allan Kollar have combined their passions for writing and art through a graduate fellowship that honors both disciplines. 

    December 2016 Perspectives
  • A Gift for Saving Lives

    UW Psychology researchers have developed a remarkably effective therapy for people at high risk for suicide or with other behavior disorders.

    December 2016 Perspectives
  • Been There, Done That

    Economics alumni share their career knowledge and experience with students through the department's mentorship program.

    December 2016 Perspectives
  • A Feel-Good Lip Balm Created in Her Dorm

    Zoe Mesnik-Greene is the founder of Lasting Smiles, an eco-friendly lip-balm company that raises funds for cleft-palate lip surgery for children in developing countries.

    New York Times
  • Spring Break of Service

    For UW students involved in the Pipeline Project, spring break means teaching in classrooms across Washington.

    University of Washington
  • Cultivating Discovery

    A new video shows how we are giving the next generation of scientists a head start by empowering them to do original research as undergraduates.

    05/13/2016 | College of Arts & Sciences
  • Interview with Ashley Walls, selected as one of the 2016 Husky 100

    Ashley Walls is one of 100 students selected from all three campuses for the Husky 100 award. 
     

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