UW Bothell Philanthropy News
Category: Scholarship
How a scholarship helped Damien Oz find his creative path
In this letter of gratitude, UW Bothell graduate student Damien Oz reflects on the unexpected path that led him to the MFA program in Creative Writing & Poetics. Supported by a scholarship funded by foundry10, Damien shares how donor generosity made it possible to pursue innovative, interdisciplinary creative work.
D.C. Human Rights Seminar alumni share their stories
Alumni from UW Bothell’s D.C. Human Rights Seminar reflect on formative moments from the course, how it shaped their paths in advocacy and policy, and why access to these experiences continues to matter for future students.
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.
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.
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.
More support, more impact
The 2024 I ♥ UW Bothell luncheon raised more than $190,000 to help students succeed in and beyond the classroom.
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.
Building campus connections for a day of giving
William Langevin reflects on cultivating donor relationships.
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.
