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Four years and a lifetime of lessons

For Jorge Azpeitia, a 2021 UW Husky 100 honoree, the past four years were about connecting the dots between his academics and multiple identities. As a first-generation queer Latinx, he found UW Bothell to be a place where he could challenge himself creatively as a student even as he continues his journey of self-actualization.

July 1, 2021

Together We Will Award nominees

Director of Communications Maria Lamarca Anderson is one of 20 staff members from across the University of Washington selected for a Together We Will Award of Excellence. Fifteen staff members at UW Bothell were nominated, out of more than 500 nominees University-wide.

June 11, 2021

People, potatoes and purpose

George Ahearn is a self-described serial entrepreneur. He is a nurse, a karate instructor, the owner of the company WINNfusion and most recently a cofounder of the nonprofit EastWest Food Rescue. He is also the recipient of the University of Washington Bothell’s 2021 Alumni of the Year award.

June 11, 2021

Chancellor’s Medal to Chris Hays

Chancellor’s Medalist Chris Hays is a champion for change. Having had strong advocates in his life — including faculty, staff and friends at UW Bothell — he is committed to helping other students succeed.

June 4, 2021

President’s Medal to Jordan Woltjer

President’s Medal recipient Jordan Woltjer is graduating with a 4.0 GPA and is headed to Duke University in the fall. He credits his UW Bothell professors with cultivating his potential and providing career opportunities that support his goals.

June 4, 2021

Q&A with Christy Cherrier

How has work in the School of STEM’s labs changed since remote operations began at UW Bothell? Partly in recognition of National Bike Month, Christy Cherrier, science lab manager and avid cyclist, answers a few questions from Maria Lamarca Anderson, UW Bothell’s director of communications.

May 21, 2021

Q&A with Rosemary Simmons

How has work in the Counseling Center changed since remote operations began at UW Bothell and what changes have you seen throughout the University regarding mental health response? Dr. Rosemary Simmons, director of Counseling, Health and Wellness, answers a few questions from Maria Lamarca Anderson, UW Bothell’s director of communications.

May 10, 2021

Dr. Brinda Sarathy, new IAS dean at UW Bothell

Dr. Brinda Sarathy, professor of environmental analysis at Pitzer College in Claremont, California, will succeed Dr. Bruce Burgett as dean of the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences at the University of Washington Bothell.

April 12, 2021

From bedside nurse to health care manager

Susan Collins is using skills she acquired in the Master of Nursing Administrative Leadership program to help Harborview Medical Center apply for Magnet designation, the highest nursing credential for a hospital.

March 3, 2021

Researching the human factors in cybersecurity

As someone who teaches and researches cybersecurity, Dr. Marc Dupuis said the coronavirus pandemic has been, in some ways, like a cyberattack. Unexpected, yes, but it could have been foreseen.

February 9, 2021

Alumna Mary Houston keeps giving back

Pursuing her dreams of higher education at the University of Washington Bothell led Mary Houston to a career with Workforce Snohomish. She gives back to the University as a member of its Community Engagement Council.

February 9, 2021