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    Student Achievements

    Congratulations to three of our DGH graduates for receiving various UW awards!

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    Endowed Appointments

    DGH celebrates the distinguished endowment of two faculty members,

    Dr. Kenneth Mugwanya, associate professor, and Julianne Meisner, assistant professor.

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    Congratulations, Class of 2025!

    On Friday, June 13, the University of Washington's

    Department of Global Health proudly celebrated

    the graduation of 58 students from over 15 countries.

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    Remembering King Holmes

    King K. Holmes, the founding Chair of the Department

    of Global Health, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025. 

     

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