Office of the Chancellor
Chancellor Kristin G. Esterberg
I’m pleased to welcome you to the University of Washington Bothell. Our mission is to provide access to an excellent UW education and to ensure students have a dynamic, hands-on experience, filled with opportunity inside and outside the classroom.
We offer more than 55 undergraduate and graduate degrees — and pride ourselves on creating a small campus community feel that is welcoming and inclusive to all.
I hope you join our diverse community of scholars and learners. Go UW Bothell Huskies!

The UW Bothell Distinction
Chancellor Kristin G. Esterberg often gets the question, “What makes UW Bothell different?” In this short video, she shares three characteristics that help set the campus apart from other universities.
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Recent UW Bothell news
- Creativity, connection and community are at the core of the 2025-26 Distinguished Accomplishments Award recipient. The post Making meaningful opportunities for students appeared first on News.
- Organizational skills, tact and diplomacy are hallmarks of the 2025-26 Distinguished Partner Award recipient. The post A department of one, a supporter of many appeared first on News.
- In his upcoming Town Hall Seattle talk, Dr. Ron Krabill will explore five distinct perspectives on the political and cultural impact of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. The post World Cup 2026: an entry point to culture, power and politics appeared first on News.


