University of Washington Alumni Association President Colleen Fukui-Sketchley speaks during the press conference for UW Impact. (Photo by Mike Snowden)

The University of Washington Alumni Association launched an advocacy effort, known as the UW Impact, in December 2010.

UW Impact mobilizes 300,000 alumni to get more involved in politics and advocate for higher education in Olympia.
The purpose of UW Impact is to increase awareness and understanding of the role that the UW plays in the state of Washington, the nation, and the world. It provides opportunities to take action.

The University of Washington Alumni Association launched an advocacy effort, known as the UW Impact, in December 2010.

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