News & Events

News & Events

14 posts in Spotlight
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PoE Student Shannon Cosgrove Celebrated as a 2025 Bonderman Fellow

Each year a select group of UW students are provided a rare opportunity to independently travel the world as Bonderman Fellows. David Bonderman, a UW alumnus, created the Bonderman Travel Fellowship in 1995, and it has funded life-changing global journeys for more than 330 students thus far. 

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Hannah Whobrey

Congratulations, Hannah Whobrey, 2023 Husky Sustainability Award Recipient!

Congratulations to Hannah on being one of eight recipients of the 2023 Husky Sustainability Awards!

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Two Program on the Environment Students Named to Husky 100!

The Husky 100 recognizes the achievements of both undergraduate and graduate students from across the three UW campuses. Students are recognized for their unique contributions to the UW campus community both inside and outside of the classroom. 

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Congratulations! 6 Program on the Environments receive College of the Environment scholarships

Congratulations to six students from the Program on the Environment who were recently awarded scholarships and funding for the 2022-2023 school year!  These competitive funds are awarded by the Dean’s office, and represent a significant achievement for the individual students.  

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PoE Students Recognized for 2022 Husky 100

Congratulations to two Environmental Studies majors Hanna Lester and Lillian M. Williamson for being named in the 2022 Husky 100!
The award recognizes undergraduate and graduate students who are making the most of their time at the UW. 

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PoE Student Angie Lai Recognized for 2021 Husky 100

Environmental Studies major Angie Lai featured in the Husky 100 for 2021. The Husky 100 recognizes 100 UW undergraduate and graduate students who are making the most of their time at the UW. 

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WOHESC Panelist: PoE Student Jenna Truong

UW Program on the Environment student Jenna Truong was selected to be on the panel “Climate Grief, Eco-Anxiety, and Mental Health in the Face of Overlapping Crises” at the 2021 Washington Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference (WOHESC)! 

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Jenny in her element on a field trip to the coast.

Student Spotlight: Jenny Renee

Hard work and grit characterize Jenny Renee. No stranger to challenges, Jenny has traversed an untraditional path and become an enthusiastic advocate for ocean conservation.

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Student spotlight: Jasmmine Ramgotra uses art as a conduit for social change

For Jasmmine Ramgotra, dance is a way to engage with the community, and a means to express tough social and environmental issues we face in today’s society. She’s looking to shift the culture of dance away from abstraction, in order to lead the way for a more connected and inclusive tomorrow.

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Congratulations Kristen Smith, one of 2017's Husky100!

Congratulations to Environmental Studies student, Kristen Smith, one of UW’s 2017 Husky100!

The Husky100 recognizes outstanding students on all three University of Washington campuses who are making the most of their time in college and exhibiting leadership, passion and drive. 

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