News from the Alumni
Endowed gift fuels faculty mentorship and student opportunity
Michelle Gamboa ’05 established 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell’s first endowed faculty fellowship to honor her father and support faculty who mentor student researchers.
September 30, 2024
Alumna honored for championing Latinx student leadership and success
Felicity Abeyta ’03, now an academic adviser at 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell, draws on personal experience to empower the next generation of Latino leaders through mentorship and advocacy.
September 7, 2024
Alumni help shape the future of educational leadership at 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell
Graduates of 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell’s Leadership Development for Educators program are advancing educational justice as principals, district leaders and advocates for equity.
September 6, 2024
Alumni honor professor’s lasting impact with teaching legacy award
Dr. Shauna Elbers Carlisle’s mentorship extends far beyond the classroom, helping alumni build careers in public health, education and policy.
August 22, 2024
Poet laureate, teacher and ‘artivist’ leads with creativity and courage
Since earning her MFA in Creative Writing & Poetics from 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell, Talena Lachelle Queen ’14 has used poetry and education to uplift her hometown of Paterson, New Jersey.
July 19, 2024
Class of 2024 joins growing alumni network with resilience and pride
More than 1,400 new graduates crossed the stage at T-Mobile Park, becoming part of 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell’s 33,000-strong alumni community.
June 9, 2024
Largest student-led hackathon in campus history highlights collaboration and innovation
Three student clubs and 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell alumni worked together to create 56³Ô¹ÏÍøB Hacks AI — a record-breaking event that brought more than 350 participants together to solve real-world challenges.
May 24, 2024
Health Studies alumnae advance health equity in the community
Kashpa Khan ’19 and Isabella Humphries ’23 put their 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell education to work at HealthPoint, connecting patients to care and critical resources.
March 15, 2024
Business alumni credit course with sparking careers in innovation and entrepreneurship
56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell alumni who took New Technology & Future Markets have launched businesses, shaped policy and developed tech solutions — all grounded in lessons learned in class.
December 15, 2023
Mentorship and curiosity fuel career in conservation science
Jackelyn Garcia ’20 credits her 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell research experiences and faculty mentors with shaping her path from biology student to Sea Grant Keystone fellow.
November 17, 2023