News from the School of Business

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

Bridging Science and Business: Laura Jefferson’s Mini-MBA Story

Laura Jefferson, Director of Manufacturing at Bruker Spatial Biology (formerly NanoString Technologies) completed the Eastside Mini-MBA Executive Certificate program in Winter 2024. With a B.S. in Biochemistry from Western Washington University and an internship at Henkel Corporation in Germany through the DAAD, she gained invaluable academic and practical experience. These opportunities, along with a role at the Blood...

July 30, 2024

Mini-MBA Alumni Highlight – Wayne Jeffers

How the UW Bothell Eastside Mini-MBA Fueled Strategic Growth and Innovation Wayne Jeffers, the Director of Technology & Strategic Initiatives for Whidbey Telecom, embarked on a transformative journey with the Eastside Mini-MBA Executive Certificate program, graduating on April 8, 2024. With a rich background that includes an Electronics Technician certification from the US Navy, a...

July 25, 2024

Alumni Spotlight: Karishma Sharma ’16

Karishma Sharma’s journey from a student at the University of Washington Bothell School of Business to her position at Microsoft is a testament to the transformative power of a business education. As a proud alumna of UW Bothell’s School of Business, Karishma has achieved remarkable milestones in her career, currently serving as a Windows 365...

July 18, 2024

Innovation, Culture and Technology in India

In winter 2024, business students in the Global Study Tour course went on an educational journey that took them out of the classroom — and the country — as they traveled to an epicenter of culture and innovation in India.  Learn more about their experiences here.

June 24, 2024

2024 Mentorship EDGE Awards 

On Friday, May 31st the UW Bothell North Creek Events Center buzzed with excitement as we celebrated the annual Mentorship EDGE awards. The event brought together a vibrant mix of Mentorship EDGE mentees and mentors, prospective students interested in joining the program, UWB staff, and the interim Dean of the School of Business.   Mentorship is the...

June 11, 2024

Max Poklonskii: Navigating the Pathways of Success at UW Bothell School of Business

In the dynamic tapestry of the University of Washington Bothell Business School, the narrative of Max Poklonskii emerges as a vivid illustration of the transformative potential inherent within the School of Business. Through an account of Max’s academic journey, we are invited into a world where resilience, determination, and the pursuit of excellence intersect within...

June 5, 2024

School of Business Students Excel at University of Washington Bothell’s Student Academic Showcase

The University of Washington Bothell recently held its annual Student Academic Showcase, a prestigious event highlighting the exceptional work of our students and their dedicated faculty mentors. This year’s showcase featured a variety of business presentations, discussions, and poster sessions that demonstrated the practical application of business theories and research.  Alejandro Francetich, associate professor and...

June 3, 2024

School of Business Team Triumphs (Again) at the CFA Ethics Challenge 

Congratulations to our outstanding student participants for winning the CFA Ethics Challenge once again! This marks the third time University of Washington Bothell has emerged victorious in the competition’s four-year history.  The CFA Ethics Challenge is a prestigious competition between university-sponsored teams that analyze a case containing a variety of ethical dilemmas. These cases incorporate...

May 30, 2024