Regional Workforce Development Archives - Give to UW Bothell /give/news/category/regional-workforce-development Just another UW Bothell site Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:15:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Alumna honored for support and service /give/news/2025/06/27/alumna-honored-for-support-and-service Fri, 27 Jun 2025 21:47:00 +0000 /give/?p=20321 Laura Metz ’96, MBA ’02, received the 2025 UW Bothell Legacy Award for her philanthropy, advocacy and commitment to student success.

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A two-time alumna, Laura Metz has spent the past decade giving back to UW Bothell — from creating an endowed fund that helps students overcome short-term financial hurdles to serving as a trusted voice on the Chancellor’s Philanthropic Leadership Council. Her support reflects a deep belief in the value of practical, community-connected education.

Read the full story on UW Bothell News.

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]]> Transforming classrooms through representation /give/news/2024/12/17/transforming-classrooms-through-representation Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:44:00 +0000 /give/?p=20304 A $1.5 million gift from the Washington Education Association will help UW Bothell prepare more teachers of color to serve diverse communities.

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]]> With support from the Washington Education Association, UW Bothell’s School of Educational Studies will expand efforts to diversify Washington’s teacher workforce. The $1.5 million gift — the largest in the school’s history — will help remove financial barriers for future educators, especially during the unpaid student teaching phase. By supporting teacher candidates of color, the initiative aims to create more inclusive classrooms and improve outcomes for students across the state. Read the full story on UW Bothell News.

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]]> More support, more impact /give/news/2024/11/22/more-support-more-impact Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:40:00 +0000 /give/?p=20302 The 2024 I ♥ UW Bothell luncheon raised more than $190,000 to help students succeed in and beyond the classroom.

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]]> More than 370 alumni, donors, faculty, staff and students gathered at the Westin Bellevue for the I ♥ UW Bothell luncheon, raising over $190,000 for scholarships, faculty support and student success programs. The event highlighted the powerful impact of even modest support — from emergency funds to undergraduate research opportunities — and celebrated the UW Bothell community’s continued commitment to educational access and student achievement. Read the full story on UW Bothell News.

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]]> Innovation Hall expands STEM pathways /give/news/2023/11/30/innovation-hall-expands-stem-pathways Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:58:00 +0000 /give/?p=20292 New academic building opens doors for research and career readiness.

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]]> With the opening of Innovation Hall, UW Bothell and Cascadia College are offering more space and resources for STEM learning. The facility enhances collaboration, research and training in high-demand fields, supporting students as they prepare for careers in Washington’s growing tech economy. Read the full story on UW Bothell News.

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]]> Supporting faculty who spark discovery /give/news/2023/09/30/supporting-faculty-who-spark-discovery Sat, 30 Sep 2023 09:36:00 +0000 /give/?p=20300 An endowed fellowship honors faculty mentorship and expands opportunities for UW Bothell students in STEM.

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]]> Dr. Joey Shapiro Key, associate professor of physics and an advocate for student research, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Sr. Chief Ronald G. Gamboa Endowed UW Bothell STEM Faculty Fellowship. The award, created by alumna Michelle Gamboa in honor of her father, recognizes faculty who mentor undergraduates and inspire the next generation of scientists. With support from the fellowship, Key will expand the reach of UW Bothell’s STEM Public Outreach Team — helping more students engage in hands-on science communication and research. Read the full story on UW Bothell News.

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