News from the School of Business
From training horses to CPA partner
Stephanie Kiewiet, ’16, has made partner at Hutchinson & Walter, CPAs after leaving her full-time role as a horse trainer to earn her Business Administration degree at the School of Business.
March 31, 2026
Shaping sustainable pathways for agentic AI integration
Dr. Xiahua Wei explores the risks and opportunities of agentic AI in her latest research.
March 31, 2026
AI as a tool for predicting insider trading
In her latest research publication, Dr. Solmaz Batebi explores how artificial intelligence can be used to predict insider trading.
March 21, 2026
How to land your summer internship — from students who made summer count
With the job market becoming increasingly competitive, the internship recruitment season has become a daunting process for college students. Three students at the School of Business are proving that preparation and persistence can make all the difference.
March 11, 2026
How AI is revolutionizing the retail industry
On November 13, the School of Business hosted a dynamic conversation on the retail industry in our inaugural session of AI and the Future of Business lecture series.
March 4, 2026
UW Bothell School of Business launches AI & the Future of Business series
UW Bothell School of Business launched the AI & the Future of Business series in Fall 2025 to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way organizations operate, innovate and create value across industries.
October 23, 2025
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
Celebrating growth and impact at the 2025 Mentorship EDGE Networking and Awards Celebration
At the heart of the UW Bothell School of Business Mentorship EDGE program are the powerful connections between students and professionals who invest their time, insight and care. The 2025 networking and awards celebration honored the students and mentors who exemplify what it means to grow through mentorship.
June 30, 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