The Runstad Department of Real Estate is pleased to share the success of our 2026 Mentor/Mentee Mixer, held on Thursday, February 26th at Safeco Plaza and generously hosted and sponsored by BXP Inc. This year’s gathering brought together more than 100 mentors, mentees, alumni, Runstad Advisory Board members, faculty, and staff—each contributing to a vibrant evening of connection and support for our current students. Attendees enjoyed light refreshments while continuing to build new professional connections and strengthen existing mentor-mentee relationships.
Our department is fortunate to benefit from an exceptionally engaged community of alumni and board members who invest their time, expertise, and energy into the professional growth of our students. Their commitment strengthens the foundation of our program and reinforces the value of mentorship as a cornerstone of career development.
We look forward to supporting the 2025–2026 MSRE and BSRE mentor/mentee cohorts throughout the year and to continuing this annual tradition. Additional events will be hosted to further cultivate these relationships and enhance the mentorship experience.
Acknowledgments
We extend our sincere appreciation to the team at BXP Inc. for their partnership, coordination, and event support.
We also offer a special thank you to Runstad Advisory Board member Kelley Lovshin for securing an exceptional venue and helping make this year’s mixer possible.
