The Magnuson Scholar Recognition Event took place on Friday, October 10, 2025. All seven Magnuson Scholars, many Health Science Deans, UW professors and mentors, as well as Senator Warren G. Magnuson’s granddaughter were in attendance. It was a beautiful day in a lovely setting where the accomplishments of the scholars were recognized and celebrated. Congratulation to all the scholars and thank you to the Magnuson Family for making these generous scholarships possible.
All current and former scholars are invited to join the University of Washington Magnuson Scholar Recipient Group on LinkedIn.
2025-2026 Magnuson Scholar Recognition Event
Dr. Nicholas Poolos, MD, PhD Department of Neurology and Director, UW Regional Epilepsy Center, Magnuson Scholars l-r: Natalie Turner, School of Social Work, Brittany Jones-Cobb, School of Social Work, Priscilla Carmiol-Rodriguez, School of Nursing, Hui Hsuan Chan, School of Pharmacy, Isaac Knouff, School of Medicine, Yilda Macias, School of Public Health, Celine Atkinson, School of Dentistry, Leslie Garrison, Granddaughter of Warren G. Magnuson
Senator Warren G. Magnuson's granddaughter, Leslie Garrison shares a page from her grandfather's book
School of Dentistry Scholar, Celine Atkinson, shares the impact of the scholarship on her research and goals
Representatives from Dentistry, Health Sciences Services, Medicine and Public Health enjoyed an inspiring gathering on a lovely Seattle day.
Natalie Turner, from the School of Social Work, provides highlights of how the Magnuson Scholarship positively influenced her research and goals at UW.
Hui Hsuan Chan, School of Pharmacy scholar and mentor Dr. Josh Carlson
Magnuson Scholar Isaac Knouff, School of Medicine
Magnuson Scholar from the School of Nursing, Priscilla Carmiol-Rodriguez, is congratulated by her mentor Dr. Jonika Hash and Dean of Nursing Hilaire Thompson
Brittany Jones-Cobb, from the School of Social Work is recognized as a 2025 Magnuson Scholar by her mentor Karen Fredriksen Goldsen
Magnuson Scholar, Hui-Hsuan Chan, School of Pharmacy
Dr. Nicholas Poolos, MD, PhD Department of Neurology and Director, UW Regional Epilepsy Center, Leslie Garrison and Dr. Michael Spencer, Dean of School of Social Work
Yilda Macias, School of Public Health Magnuson Scholar and her mentor Dr. Karen Edwards
School of Dentistry Scholar Celine Atkinson is congratulated by her mentor Dr. Jeffrey McLean and School of Dentistry Dean Andre Ritter
School of Medicine Scholar Isaac Knouff and mentor Dr. David Flum
l-r Natalie Turner (Social Work), Brittany Jones-Cobb (Social Work), Priscilla Carmiol-Rodriguez (Nursing), Hui-Hsuan Chan (Pharmacy), Isaac Knouff (Medicine), Yilda Macias (Public Health) Celine Atkinson (Dentistry)