56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell Philanthropy News
Honoring a father and his love of physics 
How Carol Miu honored her father Patrick by making a gift to the physics department at 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell.
A Double Dawg inspired to give back
Double Dawg Scott Grosenick established an endowment for Computing & Software Systems students, inspired by the mentorship he received and his belief in education’s power to change lives.
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 56³Ô¹ÏÍø with help from a mentor and a donor.
East African students create community with coffee and conversationÂ
When three students noticed a need for a stronger East African community at 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell, they started a club leaning on coffee — a drink central to their culture.
Alumna honored for support and service
Laura Metz ’96, MBA ’02, received the 2025 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell Legacy Award for her philanthropy, advocacy and commitment to student success.
Jan Hunter remembered for a legacy of generosity and care
Following her passing in March, Jan Hunter leaves a $1.5 million gift to 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell that will help restore the historic Truly House for student and community use.
From 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell to 56³Ô¹ÏÍø MedicineÂ
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 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell’s Electrical Engineering Capstone Lab, giving students hands-on experience and the tools to tackle real-world projects.
Transforming classrooms through representation
A $1.5 million gift from the Washington Education Association will help 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell prepare more teachers of color to serve diverse communities.
More support, more impact
The 2024 I ♥ 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell luncheon raised more than $190,000 to help students succeed in and beyond the classroom.