Informed Advocates of the University of Washington

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Become a Champion for Students and Higher Education

Our District Dawgs program is recruiting new advocates for 2023-2024. Meet other dedicated and engaged Huskies, learn about and participate in the advocacy process, form personal relationships with lawmakers, make a difference in your community, and have fun while doing it!

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Washington Primary Election Results are In

36 out of 39 Washington Counties held local elections on Aug. 1st. In all, 254 local races and 74 local measures were on the ballot for Washington voters. Find out which candidates in your area were selected for the general election.

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2023 Legislative Session Recap

Alumni sent nearly 1000 messages, attended town halls statewide (wearing purple!), and met with dozens of lawmakers in Olympia during the legislative session. What did we accomplish together? And what work remains to be done? Read all about it here.

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UW Impact is a program of the UW Alumni Association (UWAA), an independent 501 (c )(3) organization. The UWAA’s mission is to support the UW and higher education in the state of Washington.