Learning by Doing: How Project Week Deepens UWC‑USA’s Mission
UWC-USA sponsors Project Week, an array of trips that offer students a chance to explore the Southwest and live the UWC mission in the wider world. In small groups, they […]
More Than a Competition: Ethics Bowl Builds Collaboration and Confidence
For UWC-USA students, the Ethics Bowl isn’t just about debating right and wrong—it’s a months-long exploration of how to think deeply, speak thoughtfully and collaborate with empathy. This year two […]
Stars, Sand, and the Colorado River: A Grand Canyon Journey
The 2025 trip to Grand Canyon with first-year students for Southwest Studies marked the 40th anniversary of Grand Canyon expeditions for UWC-USA students. Zaheed Essack ’01 shares his reflections on […]
Southwest Studies – Adventure and Learning
Southwest Studies (SWS) is a fall tradition at UWC-USA, when first-year students fan out across the American Southwest to explore the region’s history, culture, and remarkable geography. Each trip is […]
Reducing Plastic: Student Initiative Sees Results
Autinn Au-Yeung ’23 (Hong Kong) saw how many plastic laundry detergent bottles were in the laundry room in her dormitory – and she decided to figure out a way to […]