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New Education Specialist program graduates first cohort

The new graduate professional credential aims to help address a critical shortage of school-based mental health professionals.

June 6, 2024

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Tabitha Espina: Writing the Invitation

As UW Tacoma’s new writing director, Tabitha Espina wants to celebrate students in all their strengths.

March 15, 2024

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Setting the Table

A love of cooking inspired Dr. Kima Cargill to study the psychology of food.

February 29, 2024

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The Road Taken

Assistant Teaching Professor Sarah A. Chavez had a decision to make, choosing between two life paths. The road she chose brought her to UW Tacoma.

October 27, 2023

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“Simply Something I Do”

Dr. Sharon Laing is being recognized by the American Public Health Association for the excellence and impact of her mentoring.

October 16, 2023

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Point of View

Assistant Teaching Professor Ronnie San Nicolas's lived experience guides his hands-on approach to teaching as well as his work with the Simon Family Endowment and AAPI THRIVE.

July 28, 2023

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Scholars, Journal Recognize Rachel Endo

Rachel Endo, dean of the School of Education, has received the Mary Anne Raywid Award from the Society of Professors of Education and an Asian Leadership Award from "Profiles in Diversity Journal."

May 19, 2023

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Huatong Sun Wins DEI Award

The Association for Business Communication has presented its 2022 Distinction in the Practice of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion award to Dr. Huatong Sun.

May 12, 2023

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AERA Recognizes Dr. Rachel Endo

Endo has received the 2023 Distinguished Researcher Award from the American Educational Research Association’s special interest group research into the education of Asian Pacific Americans.

March 13, 2023

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Who Made This? Algorithms and Authorship Credit

Milgard Professor Arthur Jago and coauthor Glenn Carroll, across a variety of creative and work domains, compared the credit people receive when they work alongside algorithms.

February 5, 2023

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