News from the School of Business

Welcoming new faculty to the School of Business

The University of Washington Bothell School of Business is excited to welcome two new talented faculty members into our Finance and Marketing programs. Dr. Solmaz Batebi Assistant teaching professor of Finance Email: batebi@uw.edu Office: UWBB-249 Dr. Solmaz Batebi received her Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). She has over...

October 22, 2025

The Business of Experiences – A Personal Take on Travel

By Riley Ovall, Events and Communications Specialist Traveling to a new country for the first time is an exhilarating mix of excitement, curiosity, and let’s be honest—a little bit of fear. When I traveled to Rome, Italy, this past November, I experienced all of the above. My trip included a visit to my sister, a...

January 10, 2025

Navigating Leadership and Growth: Steve Thurman’s Journey through the MBA Program 

Steve Thurman, MBA ’21 and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration ’06, currently serves as the Head of Engineering Reliability, Cloud Architecture, FinOps, and Senior Director of DevOps at SAP Concur. He is also a part-time instructor at the UW Bothell School of Business. Reflecting on his career and leadership growth, Steve shares how his...

December 5, 2024

Exploring New Horizons: Angie Turcios’ Global Internship Journey in Seoul

Angie Turcios, a dedicated student assistant in the Office of the Dean and Vice President of the Women in Business Club at the UW Bothell School of Business, recently completed a transformative international internship with Gen.G Esports in Seoul, South Korea. As she pursues her Bachelor of Arts in Management Information Systems at UWB, Angie’s...

October 30, 2024

Exciting Renovations at the Beardslee Building: Enhancing Learning and Community Spaces 

The second floor of the Beardslee Building, home to the UW Bothell School of Business, has undergone a major transformation over the summer, creating an inviting and dynamic environment for students, faculty, and staff.  The newly renovated space features modernized classrooms equipped with the latest technologies, offering an enhanced learning experience. New faculty and staff...

September 24, 2024

Welcome BBQ Kicks Off a New Year for UW Bothell School of Business DFA Students 

On August 27th, the University of Washington Bothell School of Business welcomed its incoming class of Direct First-Year Admit (DFA) students with an exciting BBQ event. With over 70 attendees, including students, faculty, staff, and UW Bothell leadership, the event provided a warm introduction to life as a business student at UW Bothell.  The DFA...

September 16, 2024

Yenlik Mukhanova – A Journey of Growth and Leadership with UW Bothell’s MBA Program 

Yenlik Mukhanova, a 2024 MBA graduate from the University of Washington Bothell, exemplifies the transformative power of education and ambition. Born and raised in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Yenlik moved to the United States driven by a desire for education and professional development. Initially trained in chemistry and biology, she transitioned into the dynamic field of product management for the...

July 30, 2024