A program of the UW Alumni Association focused on rallying alums & friends of UW to become advocates for UW & public higher education in Washington.
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UW Impact is asking advocates to call on Congress to protect scientific independence by ensuring federal research funding decisions are guided by scientific merit and expertise, not political interference.
Your voice matters! Take action today.
🔗 uwimpact.quorum.us/campaign/…
Last week, we welcomed our newest cohort of UW Impact Student Advocates: engaged students eager to connect with lawmakers, advocate for higher education, and inspire their peers to get involved.
Learn more and get involved: uwimpact.org
Democracy isn’t something we simply watch. It’s something we participate in. That idea is at the heart of UW Impact.
Learn more about why participation matters in this thoughtful piece from The Seattle Times: bit.ly/4cOTPu3
ICYMI: 🗳️ Planning to vote by mail this November? Give your ballot plenty of time to arrive. A record number of mail-in ballots were rejected in August's primary elections. Learn more here: bit.ly/4iQv6Ju
#UWImpact #HuskiesVote #CivicEngagement #WashingtonState
What an amazing Saturday at UW affiliate KEXP’s Summer BBQ! It was a beautiful day to enjoy some incredible music, connect with members of the Husky community, and share more about UW Impact. Special thanks to the UW Office of Public lectures for inviting us!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our District Dawgs Happy Hour last night! It was wonderful to spend time in community with the dedicated advocates who volunteer their time, energy, and voices to make a difference for students and the University of Washington.
Hey, advocates! Dawg Dash 5K/10K happens October 18! Proceeds support UWAA's Homecoming scholarships. Register today: washington.edu/alumni/event/…
Great research only changes the world if people can understand it.
That's why UW researchers created Papertok, an AI-powered tool that turns dense research papers into short, engaging videos that make scientific discoveries more accessible to everyone.
washington.edu/news/2026/06/…
At UW Impact, we’re honored to have hosted the Public Higher Education Legislative Advocacy Professionals (PHELAP) 2026 as part of the UW Alumni Association Superconference as we shared ideas, built connections, and strengthened our communal efforts to support higher education.
Election season is here. Our nonpartisan voter education guide includes:
▸ Ways to learn about your candidates
▸ Questions to ask about higher education and the UW
▸ Tips for becoming an informed voter
Read the guide:
uwimpact.org/getting-to-know…
A bold goal from President Jones' new strategic plan: make a UW education debt-free for all Washington undergraduates. Achieving it will require strong legislative support and sustained advocacy.
bit.ly/UWstrategicplan
#UWImpact #AdvocacyWorks #GoHuskies
Washington's legislative races are heating up, with challengers raising significant funds to compete for seats across the state. Want to speak up for the University of Washington and Washington students? Join UW Impact and make your voice heard.
bit.ly/3QBZzz9WAelections
Congratulations to Gregg Blodgett ('75) on receiving the 2026 UW Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award! 🎉.
Read more: magazine.washington.edu/greg…
For millions of students TRIO and GEAR UP provide the mentorship, guidance, and support needed to pursue higher education.
Join us in urging Congress to protect TRIO and GEAR UP funding. Take action here: bit.ly/ProtectTrioandGearUP
How do we strengthen public trust in the courts in an era of misinformation and polarization?
Join UW Impact this Thursday for a conversation with Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Stephens and Senior U.S. District Court Judge Robert Lasnik: bit.ly/4nxSlbK
Research breakthroughs at the UW and universities across the country depend on federal investment. Proposed cuts would threaten innovation, public health, environmental protection, and student opportunity.
Tell Congress: protect federal science funding: bit.ly/3QXFIKU
This Husky Giving Day, students, alumni, staff, and supporters raised $2.29 million to help fund scholarships, research, athletics, and more across all three campuses.
Every gift moves UW forward.
Thank you for showing up for Huskies everywhere.
#HuskyGivingDay #UWImpact
Pell Grants are at risk, and students will pay the price.
At UW, 13,000 students rely on this funding to stay in school. Nationwide, millions depend on it.
Tell Congress: fully fund Pell Grants now → bit.ly/protect-pell-grants
