Event Recap: 2026 Real Estate Undergraduate Mentorship Program Welcome
October 30, 2026
The Runstad Department of Real Estate officially launched its annual BSRE Mentorship Program on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, bringing together students and industry professionals for an evening of connection, conversation, and career exploration. The kickoff event gathered mentors representing a broad spectrum of real estate disciplines, including asset management, leasing, brokerage, market research, legal counsel,…
BSRE Alumni Group Hosts First Event
October 29, 2026
October 21, 2026, marked the first ever Bachelor of Science in Real Estate alumni event for the Runstad Department of Real Estate. Bringing together BSRE graduates from across different graduating years for an evening in Downtown Seattle, the gathering offered alumni an opportunity to reconnect with the Runstad community and with fellow recent graduates as…
BSRE Alumni Spotlight: Heather Lin
October 21, 2026
Heather Lin, BSRE ’22, has used her real estate foundation from Runstad to step into investment banking, now advising clients on M&A deals at Harris Williams. With an interest in business, Heather began her way into real estate and investment banking through the UW Investment Banking Accelerator, a student-led group where she found a professional…
African Community Housing & Development Hosts 3rd Annual Journey Home Luncheon
October 20, 2026
This year’s African Community Housing & Development (ACHD) 3rd Annual Journey Home Luncheon, themed Breaking Ground for Our Future, celebrated an exciting new chapter for the Seattle real estate community. The luncheon took place on Wednesday October 15 at the Westin Hotel in downtown Seattle, and several Runstad alumni, current MSRE and BSRE students, staff…
Event Recap: 2026 MSRE Welcome Reception
October 9, 2026
On October 1st, 2026, the Runstad Department of Real Estate welcomed Advisory Board members, incoming and continuing Master of Science of Real Estate (MSRE) students, mentors, faculty and staff, to our annual MSRE Welcome Reception, which took place on the rooftop deck of Washington 1000 (Hudson Pacific Properties) in downtown Seattle. The event included appetizers,…
Ferguson Fellowship Spotlight: William Phillips Nichols
June 3, 2026
The Ferguson Fellowship is a program intended to help students grow as leaders, expand their professional networks, and gain exposure to the many career paths within the real estate industry. In this spotlight, Ferguson Fellow William Phillips Nichols reflects on his experience in the program, and the lessons that will stay with him as he…
Event Recap: Runstad Mentor/Mentee Closing Event
May 29, 2026
The Runstad Department of Real Estate is pleased to share the success of our annual year-end Mentor/Mentee Celebration, held at the Chapter Buildings in the University District on Thursday, May 21. This gathering served as the conclusion to another year of supporting students with their professional growth and career exploration, and brought together our MSRE…
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…
