From the Seattle World’s Fair in 1962 to
current work of groups like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Washington
has always had a strong tradition of volunteerism, generousity and mindfullness
towards what is happening across the globe.
New figures from the 2013 Peace Corps
volunteer class, however, demonstrate just how deeply that commitment to helping
others runs.
Every year the Peace Corps tracks
volunteer recruitment in three categories: large schools, medium schools, and
small schools. This year, Washington universities lead the way in all three categories. The University of Washington tied for first place among large
schools with the University of Florida, while Western Washington University and
Gonzaga University swept the medium- and small-sized categories,
respectively.
The University of Washington has held the
top honor before, in both 2007 and 2010. Another Washington institution, Seattle
University, took the fifth spot in the small category this year.
Although important in their own right,
these numbers also underscore the strength of Washington’s higher education
system and the importance of ensuring that our colleges and universities remain
affordability for all students. House Democrats are committed to working towards
a fully funded post-secondary education system, so that our students can
continue to go on to great things in our state and around the globe.
Via the Peace
Corps website, here is the full list of top volunteer colleges:
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