Dr. Dana Campbell’s vision for community-based climate action takes shape in the Lake Forest Park Climate Hub. When it comes to an issue like climate change, the sheer magnitude of the problem can, at times, be enough to make anyone feel hopeless. It’s tough to know where to even begin — especially when large-scale solutions fail to materialize or are set back because of politics or a priority of profits over people and the natural environment. One of the best…
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Helping to restore tribal fishing stocks by harnessing satellite data to determine river temperatures
Fishing for salmon along the Klickitat River is in Ira Lee Yallup’s DNA. An enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Yallup catches salmon with dip nets, a method his family and ancestors have been using for generations. He stands on a hand-built wooden platform about 40 feet above Lyle Falls. Then he maneuvers a 30-foot pole with a large hoop and net at one end — imagine a butterfly catcher on steroids. With skill…
Capstones benefit local businesses
MBA students shared their expertise with members of the Historic Downtown Snohomish Association. A capstone project is an integral part of many degree programs. It’s the culmination of everything a student has learned throughout their studies, and often, it’s a chance to put their knowledge and skills to the test in the real world. Master of Business Administration students at the University of Washington Bothell got to do just that in two spring 2025 capstone courses taught by Dr. Stephen…
UW Bothell students poised to impact the community and the world
he University of Washington Bothell honored more than 1,300 graduates in two Commencement ceremonies at the Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion on June 15. The Purple Ceremony included students from the schools of Business, Educational Studies and Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, while the Gold Ceremony included students from the schools of Nursing & Health Studies and STEM. The Class of 2025, totaling more than 1,900, brings the number of UW Bothell alumni to more than 34,000 as the…
Undergraduates learning to lead real-world change
The 2025 Spring CELEbration produced by the University of Washington’s Community Engagement and Leadership Education Center showcased the dedication and impact of Mary Gates Leadership Scholars and CELE Center program participants like Otoniel Velasquez-Paz, Braedyn Reed and Finn Guzman — all committed to leadership, community engagement and civic health. The annual event highlighted projects spanning educational equity and mentorship, civic participation and environmental justice. Through table talks, poster presentations and lightning talks, students connected academic learning with real-world change and…
Vietnam at a Glance: A Week of Cultural and Business Insights
In March 2025, twenty students and two faculty members from University of Washington-Tacoma’s Milgard School of Business embarked on an enriching study tour to Vietnam. The journey was a blend of academic lectures, cultural immersion, and insightful tours, providing a comprehensive understanding of Vietnam’s business environment and cultural heritage. Exploring Hanoi The tour began on March 22 with lectures by Dr. Jill Purdy and Dr. Gregory Rose, who introduced Vietnam’s business environment and cultural values. On March 23, the group…
On-campus collaboration features real-world applications
Students in water chemistry course support campus sustainability through water monitoring and outreach projects. For students studying chemistry, some level of hands-on learning is generally a given. Lab work is an essential part of the subject, and students can often expect opportunities to don a pair of goggles and recreate the chemical reactions they’ve read about in textbooks. Even more impactful than seeing these reactions up close is a chance to apply them outside of the classroom. In winter quarter…
How a UW-created sensor is making roads safer for the Yakama Nation and Washington drivers
Washington state’s most dangerous intersection is where Larue Road and Highway 97 meet, just south of Toppenish. Two-lane HIghway 97 is one of the busiest north-south corridors in the state, second only to Interstate 5. Semitrucks carrying apples, hay and livestock turn right onto Larue Road to bypass Toppenish on their way east to the Tri-Cities and beyond, or turn left in the opposite direction heading south. These 18-wheeled behemoths need to slow down to make the turn, and fast-moving…
Graduate students partner with city of Redmond in community-engaged capstones
Students apply classroom learning to rent stabilization and climate change emergency preparedness In the Master of Arts in Policy Studies program at the University of Washington Bothell, students gain the skills they need for policy careers in various fields as well as across private and public sectors. They acquire these skills not just in the classroom but also through real-world experience with community partners. The Class of 2025 MAPS students worked on a capstone — the final project that serves…
The Civics Generation
How do you inspire a new generation into public service? The Evans School and CELE Center are connecting students with seasoned leaders and local opportunities to do just that. Generation Z, one-fifth of the American electorate, made up 40 million eligible voters and about 20 million confirmed voters this election year. But Gen Z represents far more than a ballot: They’re tomorrow’s leaders and changemakers. And, to put it simply, this generation is frazzled. Adults under the age of…