UW Bothell Philanthropy News

Category: Husky Student Experience

Two educators leave a legacy for their families

UW Bothell emeritus dean Bradley Portin and longtime UW adviser Mark Wicks created the Leslie S. Wicks & Vernon H. Portin Endowed Scholarship to honor their fathers and support first-generation students through education and opportunity.

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.

My Story: Navigating university with a little help from some friends

Recent MBA graduate, Mary Hunter ’25, shares how she overcame challenges during her time at the University of Washington Bothell with help from a mentor and a donor.

From UW Bothell to UW Medicine

Scholarships and mentorship helped Claire Truongdang, Biochemistry ’24, discover her passion for research and pursue a career focused on science and social impact.

More support, more impact

The 2024 I ♥ UW Bothell luncheon raised more than $190,000 to help students succeed in and beyond the classroom.

2024 Senior Class Gift: Supporting wellness

The Class of 2024 chose the Mental Health and Wellness Fund as its senior gift, supporting counseling services and campus wellness programs for future UW Bothell students.

Building campus connections for a day of giving

William Langevin reflects on cultivating donor relationships.

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.