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IIGE Students Shine at National and Regional Conferences

The IIGE congratulates seven students across the NextGen Civic Leader Corps and Global Honors Programs for awards and conference acceptances nationally and regionally.

March 9, 2024
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Practicing Medicine

Majoring in biomedical sciences is helping junior Christian "CJ" James further his dream of becoming a physician.

January 12, 2023
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Samantha Smith: The Right Time and Place

Samantha Smith decided now was the right time and UW Tacoma was the right place to study sustainable urban development.

March 4, 2022
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The Joy of the Servant Leader

Veronica Ramirez Ramsay spends her time in the service of others, committed to bringing her healthcare leadership skills to her community.

June 10, 2021
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The Subtle Influencer

Taylor Owens wants to use her criminal justice degree to address the ongoing tragedy of missing and murdered Indigenous women.

June 10, 2021
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Two UW Tacoma Juniors Selected as Truman Scholars

Chanise Jackson and Andre Jimenez plan to go to graduate school and dedicate their careers to public service.

April 14, 2021
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Making a Place at the Table

Darcy King and Taylor Saunders hope to fill the gaps in services for adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

May 21, 2020
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Taylor Owens, Criminal Justice Major, Named Udall Scholar

Two University of Washington students have been named 2020 Udall Scholars. Taylor Owens and Sierra Campbell join only 55 students nationally to receive this prestigious honor.

May 8, 2020
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Work in Progress

Just like a collage, UW Tacoma senior Stacey Fernandez is adding new pieces to her self-portrait: college graduate and soon-to-be master's student.

April 9, 2020
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Gurchetan Singh and the American Dream

From India to Highline to UW Tacoma, with stops in Bakersfield and Bellingham along the way, Computer Science & Systems alumnus Gurchetan Singh knows the American Dream is alive and well.

August 28, 2019
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