BSRE Alumni Spotlight: Blake Hardison
May 8, 2026
Blake Hardison is a recent graduate of the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate. He currently serves as a Production Analyst in Debt & Structured Finance at Colliers. During his undergraduate studies, Blake gained diverse experience through internships in multifamily investment sales and retail leasing, while also serving in leadership…
2 Student Teams Participate in Annual Bank of America Affordable Housing Challenge
May 1, 2026
Each year, Bank of America hosts the Affordable Housing Challenge. In a climate of rising housing costs, the competition invites students to engage directly with the complexities of affordable housing development. Over a 12-week sprint, teams take on the role of affordable housing developers—identifying a project site, crafting a design concept, defining community partners, estimating…
BSRE Student Junseo Park named to 2026 Husky 100
April 20, 2026
Junseo Park, a student in the Runstad Department of Real Estate, has been named to the 2026 Husky 100. Known for his leadership, cross-campus initiatives and community-building work, Park has created programs that continue to shape the UW experience.
Runstad X ULI Northwest Networking Event Recap
April 13, 2026
Runstad X ULI Northwest Networking Event Recap On the evening of April 9th, the Runstad Department of Real Estate partnered with ULI Northwest to host their first-ever joint networking event, drawing more than 50 MSRE and BSRE students, ULI members, and Runstad Advisory Board members for an evening of conversation and connection in the beautiful…
MSRE Alumni Spotlight: Jolin Fang
April 2, 2026
Alumni Spotlight: Jolin Fang, MSRE Analyst, Blue Fern Development | Affiliate Instructor, University of Washington Jolin Fang is an MSRE graduate who currently works as an Analyst at Blue Fern Development and an Affiliate Instructor at the University of Washington. After transitioning from a background in the tech industry, Jolin earned her Master of Science…
Event Recap: Annual Runstad Mentor/Mentee Mixer
March 6, 2026
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…
UW Real Estate Club Prologis Portside Development Tour
March 5, 2026
The UW Real Estate Club is happy to announce a collaboration with Prologis and have the opportunity to do a deep dive and site tour of their Portside Development located in Tukwila. Prologis is a publicly-traded company spanning over 1 billion square feet globally across 19 countries, with many diverse departments, including development & investments,…
Annual UW Real Estate Career Fair a Success
February 10, 2026
The Runstad Department of Real Estate is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of our 2026 Real Estate Career Fair, held this past Friday, February 6, at the HUB Lyceum. This year’s event marked a significant milestone for our program with record student engagement and appearances from our industry partners. We were honored to host…
BSRE Alumni Spotlight: Carson Sharpe
December 22, 2025
Interview by Denny Fisher, Runstad Dept of Real Estate 2025-2026 Undergraduate Ambassador Carson Sharpe is a recent graduate of the UW Runstad Department of Real Estate's Bachelor of Science in Real Estate program. He currently serves as a Real Estate Analyst at Microsoft. During his time at UW, Carson was deeply immersed in the program's…
Real Estate Department Hosts Annual Speed Networking Event
November 10, 2025
On Thursday, November 6, the Runstad Department of Real Estate hosted its annual Speed Networking event, bringing together students from the Real Estate Major, Real Estate Minor and MS in Real Estate programs to connect directly with industry professionals. Employers from a range of sectors shared insights into their work while students practiced their networking…
MSRE Students Present Proposals at 2025 Pacific Northwest Real Estate Challenge
June 12, 2025
Fourteen Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) students recently wrapped up the 2025 Pacific Northwest Real Estate Challenge—an annual capstone competition that gives students the opportunity to step into the role of a developer and pitch creative, real-world development proposals to industry leaders.
Student Profile: Helen Lee
May 19, 2025
Transfer student Helen Lee shares lessons learned and offers advice to incoming students.
From architecture and retail to a mission-driven career in real estate
May 15, 2025
Raj Dewangan, MSRE ’24, has successfully utilized the skills gained from his master’s degree at UW to contribute to the development of affordable housing for indigenous populations in the Seattle area.
Student Profile: Teera Bangsaruntipya
May 15, 2025
Real estate is so much more than just buying and selling houses! Learn more about this multidisciplinary field from transfer student Teera Bangsaruntipya
Student Profile: Cameron Wilbur
May 15, 2025
Should you choose to major in real estate? Cameron shares his experiences in the program.
