University of Washington Bothell

The final whistle may have blown, but the impact of the FIFA World Cup lives on!

Behind Seattle's role on the world stage was UW Bothell alumna Hana Tadesse ('18), who helped lead communications as the official spokesperson for SeattleFWC26. From public service to the White House and back home to Seattle, her career is a testament to saying yes to new opportunities and using communication to make a difference.

Read more about her inspiring journey by visiting our Alumni page.

Meet us at Funko Field this Friday!

Celebrate UW Bothell Night on August 7 with baseball, a pre-game barbecue, yard games, and the first pitch from Holly the Husky and Dubs. Don't miss a special national anthem performance by alum Hiro Hirano-Holcomb ('26).

Wear your purple and join the fun!

Through the "Yard by Yard" project, UW Bothell's Collaborative for Socio-Ecological Engagement aims to support wildlife, water quality and connectivity by helping homeowners create attractive native plant gardens.

“The project is built on a simple but powerful belief. When many people choose to integrate native plants into their own yards, together we can create healthier habitats, support pollinators and wildlife, and strengthen our local ecosystem — one yard at a time," said Dr. Lynne Robins, project founder.

Read more:

Help for the local ecosystem — one yard at a time - News The Collaborative for Socio-Ecological Engagement aims to support wildlife, water quality and connectivity by helping homeowners create attractive native plant gardens.

nursing program puts Lisa Levinson ’25 on a path to greater effectiveness and new opportunities.

Right on time - News UW Bothell nursing program puts Lisa Levinson ’25 on a path to greater effectiveness and new opportunities.

Joseph Gacula puts his skills to work as lead for the Student Marketing & Design Team and as a communications intern for King County.

Seizing opportunities for real-world experience - News Joseph Gacula puts his skills to work as lead for the Student Marketing & Design Team and as a communications intern for King County.

For its work to centralize undergraduate advising, Office of Student Academic Success team receives the UW Distinguished Staff Award.

Empowering students to thrive academically - News For its work to centralize undergraduate advising, Office of Student Academic Success team receives the UW Distinguished Staff Award.

Join us for an evening at Funko Field as Holly the Husky and Dubs throw out the first pitch at the Everett AquaSox game.

The evening includes a pre-game barbecue, yard games, a special national anthem performance by UW Bothell alum Hiro Hirano-Holcomb (‘26), and an exciting night of baseball.

August 7, 2026
5:30–9 p.m.
Funko Field

Bring your friends and family, wear your purple, and celebrate the Husky community with us.

On her path to becoming a physical therapist, Kaitlyn Blackmon has learned to take chances and have confidence in herself.

Class leads to career in physical therapy - News On her path to becoming a physical therapist, Kaitlyn Blackmon has learned to take chances and have confidence in herself.

2026 Distinguished Teaching Award Dr. Georgia Roberts recipient is known as a “teacher’s teacher” skilled in creating connection, meaning and change in students’ lives.

Dedicated to creating ‘transformative’ learning experiences - News 2026 Distinguished Teaching Award recipient is known as a “teacher’s teacher” skilled in creating connection, meaning and change in students’ lives.

The layers of campus life!