Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Dear UW Bioengineering Graduate,
Watching you grow into confident bioengineering professionals has been a great privilege. The problems you will solve, the technologies you will develop, and the lives you will impact: these are the returns on our shared investment. The world is waiting for your contributions, and I cannot wait to see what you will achieve.
Remember: once a Husky bioengineer, always a Husky bioengineer. This department will always be your professional home. Congratulations, Class of 2026. Go forth and invent the future of medicine!
With confidence in what you’ll bring to the world,
PRINCESS IMOUKHUEDE, PH.D.
Hunter and Dorothy Simpson Endowed Chair and Professor
UW Bioengineering
Stay Connected to UW BioE
Your relationship with UW Bioengineering transforms at graduation, growing stronger while taking on new dimensions. Our 2026 Impact Report at https://bioe.uw.edu/bioe-impact-report-2026/ includes stories from the community you are now joining as alumni. I invite you to remain an active part of this community:
– Update your information at https://bioe.uw.edu/contact-us/ for exclusive alumni opportunities
– Join 500+ BioE alumni on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/uw-bioengineering
– Share your successes; we love celebrating your achievements
Invest in the Next Generation
Your senior class has already begun making an impact by selecting the Bioengineering Graduate Student Support Fund as this year’s Senior Class Gift Campaign beneficiary. This fund supports the graduate students who are driving discovery, research, and innovation in our department, helping UW Bioengineering recruit top candidates and back them with a competitive funding package for their first full academic year. With growing demand for bioengineers and shifts in public funding, this support matters more than ever.
Every contribution—regardless of size—creates opportunities for mentorship, internships, and professional development that you know are essential to success in our field. When ready, please consider joining your classmates at https://bioe.uw.edu/make-a-gift/.
P.S. Tag your graduation photos and future wins @UWBioE—we love celebrating with you!