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Geek Wire
14-05-2025
- Business
- Geek Wire
HashiCorp co-founder donates $3M to alma mater, University of Washington computer science school
University of Washington Allen School alum Armon Dadgar, left, and Joshua Kalla. (UW Photo) Armon Dadgar, co-founder of HashiCorp and a University of Washington graduate, and his partner, Joshua Kalla, are giving $3 million to the UW's Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering. Dadgar launched HashiCorp in 2012 with co-founder Mitchell Hashimoto, shortly after the two graduated from the UW with computer science degrees. The San Francisco-based HashiCorp reached unicorn status in 2018 with a $1.9 billion valuation. In February, IBM acquired the cloud company for $6.4 billion. Dadgar and Kalla, who live in Seattle, are directing their gift to two efforts: They're giving $1 million to establish the Armon Dadgar & Joshua Kalla Endowed Professorship in Computer Science & Engineering, which is intended to help the Allen School lead at the intersection of systems and AI. The remaining $2 million goes to the Allen School Student Success Fund, which supports prospective and current students and has a focus on first-generation college students and K-12 students in Washington with limited access to computing education. 'Education has always been an incredible driver of economic mobility,' Dadgar said in a statement. 'Our goal is to broaden the pathways into computer science and technology, and particularly to focus on first-generation college students where we can have a multi-generational impact on both the individual and their families.' Dadgar and Kalla gave the UW $3.6 million in a 2019 gift that helped fund scholarships to undergraduate students who participate in the UW's Educational Opportunity Program. The effort has supported 35 scholars to date. Dadgar credited the Allen School for exposing him to wide-ranging research in operating systems, virtualization, networking and other technologies, providing the background needed to launch HashiCorp. The company builds technology to automate cloud infrastructure. Kalla is an associate professor of political science at Yale University with a secondary appointment in statistics and data science.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Senator Webb awarded by SUNY for dedication to equal opportunity
ALBANY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Senator Lea Webb was recognized as an advocate for higher education during an award ceremony over the weekend. Webb was honored with the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Champion Award during the 2nd Annual Alumni Reception at the New York State Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislators Caucus Weekend. The award was presented by the State University of New York's Office of Opportunity Programs. Webb was given the award for her dedication to the Educational Opportunity Program. 'As a member of the Senate's Higher Education Committee, I am deeply honored to receive the EOP Champion Award, especially as an EOP alumnus,' said Webb. 'This program gave me the opportunity to succeed and it's a privilege to give back by advocating for others who are pursuing higher education. I remain committed to ensuring that all students, particularly those from underserved communities, have access to the resources and support they need to achieve their dreams.' During the event, distinguished alumni of the New York State Legislature were recognized for their contributions to higher education as they celebrated the future leaders of tomorrow. Senator Webb awarded by SUNY for dedication to equal opportunity BPD: Shots fired on West End Ave; suspect in custody Plan your wedding with help from Kilmer Mansion Suspects in Nordquist murder case plead not guilty EU retaliates as Trump steel, aluminum tariffs take effect Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
