Undergraduate Education

Since 1932, the President’s Medal has been awarded to the graduating senior who has achieved the most distinguished academic record at the university. Meet this year's awardee.

Lupita Tovar never expected to go to a four-year college. Now she's a UW graduate pursuing a PhD in astronomy and astrophysics.

Victoria Braun joined the UW Debate Union during her senior year at the UW — and won the national tournament in her category.

For Martin Horst, with majors in French and linguistics, language is a bridge to other cultures.

With degrees in music and speech & hearing sciences, Addison Francis wants to help singers and others protect their voices.

Despite its historical importance, the classical language Ge’ez is taught at just three universities in the Western world — including the UW. 

A new online course introduces students to the humanities through A&S faculty's personal stories and favorite artifacts.

Extinction is usually treated as a scientific topic. The course "Cultures of Extinction" explores it with a humanities focus.

UW senior Rhoya Sarikhani Selden explored her Persian heritage in a play that celebrates Iranian Americans from diverse backgrounds. 

UW professor Quintard Taylor is blowing students’ minds in class and with his website devoted to black history.

Robert Stacey reminds us that higher education's fundamental purpose remains unchanged, even during turbulent times.

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

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

In UW Biology we are fueled by what if. We are driven by curiosity and a belief in what's possible. And we believe it's possible to transform the way biological research and teaching are done.

Faculty in the Department of Biology are working to make STEM courses more equitable through innovative teaching.