Quarterly Newsletter: Summer 2026

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Message from the Executive Vice Chancellor

Dear Colleagues,

As summer draws to a close and we prepare to welcome students back to campus, I want to thank each of you for the work you’ve done throughout the summer months. While campus may be quieter between quarters, this season is filled with planning, collaboration, and preparation that help set the stage for the year ahead.

One of the things I’ve come to appreciate about summers in the Pacific Northwest is how much growth happens quietly. Much of the work across Academic Affairs feels the same. The progress may not always be visible, but it creates the conditions for our students, faculty, and staff to thrive.

As you’ll see throughout this newsletter, colleagues across campus have been advancing important work, from supporting undergraduate research and global learning opportunities to strengthening faculty development, community partnerships, and student success initiatives. These efforts reflect our shared commitment to providing an outstanding experience for our students.

As we look ahead to Welcome Week, Convocation, and the start of fall quarter, I hope you find time to enjoy the remaining weeks of summer. I look forward to reconnecting with many of you soon and welcoming a new class of students to UW Bothell.

Thank you for all you do on behalf of our students and our campus community.

With gratitude,

Brian F. Martensen, Ph.D.
Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

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