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From the UW Journal of Political Science (UWJPS):The University of Washington Journal of Political Science (UWJPS) is now accepting submissions for Volume II, Issue 3. UWJPS is committed to being a space where students can develop writing skills and showcase their research, and we look forward to working with writers of all experience levels and interests.  The submission window for Volume II, Issue 3 is now open and will close on February 20th, 2026. To submit…
From the Office of Undergraduate Research: Dear Students, The Office of Undergraduate Research is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2026 Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities (SIAH)! SIAH offers an opportunity for undergraduates to engage in scholarly research with accomplished scholars and peers while earning full-time academic credit. Student participants will receive a $7,500 scholarship, develop research related to an…
From The UW Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies:From The UW Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies is thrilled to announce that applications for the Building a Movement (BAM) Labor Internship (Spring 2026) are now OPEN. Application deadline extended to Monday, February 23. See our Building a Movement (BAM) Labor Internship webpage to learn more about our paid positions.The BAM Internship is a paid internship program that connects undergraduate students at the University…
Hello Students!   Dr. Anu here. I'm faculty in CHID & English. I often teach CHID 260 Rethinking Diversity, and focus my work on racial equity, intersectionality and belonging. For 20 years I've led many UW study abroad programs. I'm also the author of Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World. I'm writing to share our upcoming program to Ghana this Aug-Sept! My brilliant co-director Dr. Eric Opoku Agyemang and I warmly invite…
From the the William & Mary Global Innovation Challenge (WMGIC) and the the Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN):
What does leadership look like at the top of a major public university, and how do personal values shape the decisions that impact thousands of students?This spring, LEAD 498: Academic Leadership in Action invites you into the conversation.LEAD 498 gives you a behind-the-scenes look at leadership at the University of Washington.
From the Department of Scandinavian Studies:Applications are now open for the 2026 Nordic Scholars Leadership Institute (NSLI) in Sweden, September 1–13, 2026Deadline: March 10The 2025 Nordic Scholar biographies, 2026 program details and the application link are available on the website: www.nordicscholars.org. Program OverviewNSLI prepares future American leaders to navigate complex challenges by engaging deeply with Nordic…
From the UW Undergraduate Law Review:The UW Undergraduate Law Review RSO is looking for short form OpEd writers! By joining this publication, you will receive formal legal writing training as well as access to panels of highly trained legal professionals and journalists — no experience necessary. Any interested writers must first apply through this link. Through this RSO, you will have access to a series of short form OpEd pitches relating to current events in politics and…
UW Study Away program to Lopez Island, WA, for Early Fall Start (Aug-Sept) 2026. 
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