UW Bothell Philanthropy News
Category: Donor Profile
Honoring a father and his love of physics
How Carol Miu honored her father Patrick by making a gift to the physics department at UW Bothell.
Alumna honored for support and service
Laura Metz ’96, MBA ’02, received the 2025 UW Bothell Legacy Award for her philanthropy, advocacy and commitment to student success.
Jan Hunter remembered for a legacy of generosity and care
Following her passing in March, Jan Hunter leaves a $1.5 million gift to UW Bothell that will help restore the historic Truly House for student and community use.
Joe Decuir’s Gift Expands Opportunities for Future Engineers
Lecturer Joe Decuir’s $100,000 gift created UW Bothell’s Electrical Engineering Capstone Lab, giving students hands-on experience and the tools to tackle real-world projects.
Lifting others through education
Clyde and Sherrelle Walker were honored with UW Bothell’s 2024 Legacy Award for their unwavering commitment to equity in education.
WSECU named 2023 UW Bothell Legacy Award winner
The 2023 Legacy Award recipient, WSECU, has supported UW Bothell students since the 1990s through workshops, scholarships, donations and event sponsorships.
Tony and Lisa Guerrero on giving back: “It’s an honor”
Tony Guerrero, a proud alumnus and longtime staff member, and his wife, Lisa, were among the first donors to UW Bothell’s original scholarship fund — supporting students for more than a decade.
Supporting faculty who spark discovery
An endowed fellowship honors faculty mentorship and expands opportunities for UW Bothell students in STEM.
My Story: Leadership and social justice
Chancellor Emeritus Kenyon Chan reflects on how his lived experience shaped a transformative vision for UW Bothell.
2019 Legacy Award Recipients – Jud Marquardt & Connie Niva
Both within a few months of turning eighty, Connie Niva and Jud Marquardt have left a powerful imprint on the communities in Snohomish and King counties they call home. This includes UW Bothell, which they have supported for many years, and which now figures prominently in their estate plans.