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Thanks to generous donors, in 2018-19 the University of Washington Bothell anticipates awarding the largest number of privately funded scholarships to date. UW Bothell is on track to double the $202,000 from 31 funds awarded to 85 students last year.

Lisa Fryett worked for more than 18 years at The Boeing Company, eventually becoming a project manager for in-flight entertainment. She left the corporate world in 2016 to complete her degree at the University of Washington Bothell where her advocacy for Native viewpoints earned her recognition in the Husky 100. 

Milagros Loreto, an assistant professor in the School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics, and  Jody Early, an associate professor in the School of Nursing & Health Studies, received 2018 Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research & Creative Practice Mentor Awards.

Entrepreneur Taylor Hoang (Business ’02) received the 2018 UW Bothell Distinguished Alumna of the Year Award. Hoang heads the Pho Cyclo restaurant group and directs the Ethnic Business Coalition.

University of Washington Bothell team SclObo received the $10,000 Fran’s Chocolates Second Place Prize in the 2018 University of Washington Business Plan Competition. SclObo aims to become the premium streetwear brand for gamers. It was one of 82 initial submissions from 12 universities.