News from the School of Business
Category: Uncategorized
Building responsible AI integration for business
As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms the business landscape, leaders are under increasing pressure to adopt AI in ways that are both effective and responsible. On April 1, the UW Bothell School of Business hosted the next installment of its AI & the Future of Business series, focused on what it means to integrate AI responsibly....
May 18, 2026
10 years of (un)GALA: a night of community, celebration and impact
Over the past 10 years, the (un)GALA has grown into a signature event for the School to celebrate the individuals and partnerships that contribute to and invest in student success. This year’s (un)GALA raised nearly $72,000 in support of scholarships, experiential learning and high-impact programs for UW Bothell business students.
April 29, 2026
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
The future of marketing in an AI driven world
The School of Business welcomed industry leaders and community members for a forward-looking conversation on the marketing industry as part of our AI & the Future of Business series.
March 17, 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
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