News from the School of Nursing & Health Studies

Meet Laniqua Bell, MS Student and Advocate for Justice in Healthcare

Born in Seattle, Bell was a first-generation student when she completed a bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a pre-law option at Eastern Washington University. College was difficult for her, and she said she wouldn’t have made it through if not for the support of her family and her community. Aware of Bell’s career aspirations and desire to promote representation in...

July 22, 2026

Meet Tasha Le!

Tasha Le is a graduate student in the Master of Science in Community Health & Social Justice and a representative on SNHS’s Health Studies Curriculum Committee. Her academic and professional interests include disability justice, public health policy, inclusive education, accessible health care and community-centered systems change. She is also a student member of several public...

July 22, 2026

Legacy Award Presented to SNHS Professor Emeritus

School of Nursing & Health Studies Professor Emeritus Anne Loustau received the Legacy Award. Anne’s generous support of scholarships and her enduring commitment to educational access, led to her recognition with UW Bothell’s 2026 Legacy Award. The award annually recognizes individuals, families and organizations who contribute their time, service and philanthropy to the campus — and who...

July 1, 2026

Health Studies Student Earns 2026 Chancellor’s Medal

Koket Gebiremichael was awarded the 2026 Chancellor’s Medal. Koket was chosen because of her dedication to turning adversity into opportunities to connect, serve and uplift others. To learn more about Koket and her journey, please visit the article, An Eternal Optimist.

July 1, 2026

Dr. Kenworthy Receives Two Awards

Dr. Nora Kenworthy, who has worked in the School of Nursing & Health Studies for over a decade, received two university accolades. Kenworthy was awarded the Distinguished Research, Scholarship & Creative Activities Award and the Outstanding Public Service Award.  You can learn more about Kenworthy’s research and public service by reading the complete news article, A Twice...

May 29, 2026

Fostering Global Community Engagement by Connecting Classrooms Across Borders

“Do you know the Model Minority Myth? What is social justice?” Haruka Furusho, a graduate student in the Master of Science in Community Health & Social Justice (MSCHSJ), and her mentor, Dr. Kosuke “Ko” Niitsu, Associate Professor in the School of Nursing & Health Studies at the University of Washington (UW) Bothell, delivered a special...

May 20, 2026

Catch Up with Alum Javeria Khan

Javeria Khan (Health Studies, 2025) took the time to answer a few questions for us. Thank you Javeria for sharing your story! Tell us about yourself and what led you to UWB: I’m a Health Studies graduate from the University of Washington Bothell with a strong interest in health equity and community health. I chose...

May 8, 2026

Affiliate Instructor, Nancy Lee, Publishing 18th Book

Thanks to Nancy Lee for sharing information about their upcoming book, Reducing Homelessness: A Social Marketing Approach, published by Ethics Press. Reducing Homelessness: A Social Marketing Approach will be available for purchase in April. Contact uwbnhs@uw.edu for a discount code. Read on for more information about Affiliate Instructor Nancy Lee and the new book. Prologue...

March 19, 2026

UW Study Abroad 2026 for a Nursing Student from the Institute of Science Tokyo

Sayaka Suzuki, a 4th-year undergraduate nursing student from the Institute of Science Tokyo, visited the University of Washington (UW) as part of her study abroad program from February to March 2026. She experienced what it is like to study in a university in the United States by joining classes, including BHLTH497/597: Stress, Resilience, and Mental...

March 18, 2026