Office of the Chancellor
Chancellor Kristin G. Esterberg
I’m pleased to welcome you to the University of Washington Bothell. Our mission is to provide access to an excellent UW education and to ensure students have a dynamic, hands-on experience, filled with opportunity inside and outside the classroom.
We offer more than 55 undergraduate and graduate degrees — and pride ourselves on creating a small campus community feel that is welcoming and inclusive to all.
I hope you join our diverse community of scholars and learners. Go UW Bothell Huskies!

The UW Bothell Distinction
Chancellor Kristin G. Esterberg often gets the question, “What makes UW Bothell different?” In this short video, she shares three characteristics that help set the campus apart from other universities.
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Recent UW Bothell news
- 2026 Chancellor’s Medalist recognized for turning adversity into opportunities to connect, serve and uplift others. The post An eternal optimist appeared first on News.
- 2026 President’s Medalist distinguished himself with high-caliber research and direct admission to a top-flight doctorate program in economics. The post Making the most of a second chance appeared first on News.
- 21st annual race raises more than $15,000 for scholarships while bringing together students, faculty, staff, alumni and neighbors. The post Purple heartbeat: UW Bothell Husky 5K connects campus to community appeared first on News.


