Universities and communities are rich sources of knowledge - and even richer when they share what they know.

UW-Community Partnerships links diverse communities with the University of Washington to do work of mutual value.

We help these partnerships achieve goals together that would not be possible alone, forming collaborations that advance research, learning and the public good.

With partnerships from Yakima to Seattle, and projects ranging from agriculture to technology, our successes offer practical models for others to follow.

Putting Knowledge to Work in Communities

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Partnerships between the UW and communities are on the ground all across Washington state - each contributing to, and gaining from, a rich exchange of ideas, perspectives and knowledge.

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2005.  Photo by Stephen Voss.  Included in the Community Museum-People Without Borders exibit.
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FEATURED PROJECT

The Olympic Peninsula Community Museum has been Launched!

There's free admission to this beautiful online museum, which showcases the rich culture and history of Washington State's Olympic Peninsula communities. http:// www.communitymuseum.org

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CURRENT EVENTS

The Public Leadership & Civic Engagement Academy has begun

Read about the first day of the Academy. The participants are excited, and ready to learn!

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IN THE NEWS

Empowing the community with public leadership

Read the University Week article by Peter Kelley about the Public Leadership Academy.