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Liberal arts education serves Army captain
Army National Guard Capt. Aaron Thacker said his University of Washington Bothell liberal studies degree in 1998 gave him critical thinking skills that have served him in an Army career in public affairs and military policing that included deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan.
April 20, 2017
Native Girls Code, helping diversify STEM
After completing her community psychology degree with a human rights minor at the University of Washington Bothell, Shawn Peterson created a way to combine her education with her passion. She helped start Native Girls Code with the goal of introducing indigenous teen girls to opportunities in the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
April 5, 2017
Career services expanded to 2 years for alumni
Alumni now may receive one-on-one career counseling from University of Washington Bothell Career Services for up to two years after graduation. This valuable service has been expanded from three months to better serve graduates in a changing work world.
February 25, 2017
UW Bothell magic inspires charter school founder
Jacob Allen (society, ethics and human behavior ’12) credits University of Washington Bothell professors for the inspiration behind a school program in Chicago that earned him recognition on the Forbes “30 Under 30 Who Are Changing the World in Education.”
January 12, 2017
Vets exemplify UW Bothell values
In his keynote speech to the University of Washington Bothell veterans reception, Army Capt. Aaron Thacker said his liberal studies degree in 1998 gave him critical thinking skills that have helped him in a career in public affairs and military police with deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan.
November 10, 2016
Hear the Alan Wood Encore! Lecture
UW Bothell Professor Emeritus Alan Wood shares his wisdom in an Encore! Lecture on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Discovery Hall auditorium. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP.
November 9, 2016
Donors give back to unique seminar
One of the longest running courses at the University of Washington Bothell – the annual weeklong human rights seminar in Washington, D.C. – is even better thanks to alumni who experienced the trip and now support its impact.
November 3, 2016
Celebrate Together on Husky W Day
W Day on Friday celebrates what the University of Washington means for students, alumni and the wider community.
October 13, 2016
Putting the fun in fundraising
On Saturday, Sept. 24, the UW Bothell Alumni Council will host its signature Husky football viewing party. Proceeds from the viewing party, which is hosted in partnership with Technology Access Foundation (TAF) and the School of Educational Studies, will support teacher equity in Washington state. All are welcome at this fun, spirited event! Register online at: https://events.uw.edu/viewingparty.
September 8, 2016
Grads become community partners
Some University of Washington Bothell alumni become community partners. Nora Karena, master’s in cultural studies (MACS ’14), is now director of housing services for YWCA in Snohomish County. Mike Irons, master’s in public policy program (MAPS ’13), is programs manager for Snohomish County Juvenile Court in Everett.
June 30, 2016
Where are they now? Justin Gill at Yale
Justin Gill, who earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing in 2013 at University of Washington Bothell, is now a student in the doctor of nursing practice program at Yale where he expects to graduate in 2019. Gill says his classes at UW Bothell taught him to consider broader concepts in health care and nursing.
June 30, 2016
MBA just in time for Father’s Day
After earning his MBA at the University of Washington Bothell – balancing his many nights and weekends between his studies and his family – Natahri Felton, father of five, has the gift of time this Father’s Day.
June 16, 2016