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Kendall Burch: Stepping Stones to Commitment

Years of exposure to Spanish-speaking cultures and a turn of duty with the U.S. Army have led Kendall Burch to his dream of becoming a medical doctor.

June 11, 2022
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The Class of 2022

In 2022 we are celebrating thousands of UW Tacoma grads from 2020, 2021 and 2022.

June 10, 2022
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The Living Poetry of Rena Priest

Washington Poet Laureate Rena Priest recently talked with students about writing and the rewards of poetry.

June 8, 2022
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Happiness at Last

Live theater returns to UW Tacoma with "The Happiest Song Plays Last," in a collaboration with Tacoma Little Theater and Toy Boat Theatre.

April 22, 2022
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A Revolutionary Act

Walking isn't just good for you, according to Assistant Professor Rubén Casas. It is also a good way to understand how a city works.

March 11, 2022
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Telling Black History

Through a project called BLK WINS, Jazmyn Pratt, ‘12, is leveraging her communication degree to tell the world there is more to history than what we learn in school.

February 25, 2022
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Huatong Sun Wins Advancement of Knowledge Award

The Conference on College Composition and Communication will recognize Dr. Huatong Sun's scholarly work Global Social Media Design.

January 14, 2022
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Unstoppable Force

UW Tacoma alumna Saranda Ross overcame a difficult childhood and is now a practicing attorney and Fulbright Scholar.

November 5, 2021
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Sheila Edwards Lange Selected as New Chancellor

Sheila Edwards Lange, currently president of Seattle Central College, has been selected to serve as the new chancellor of UW Tacoma starting Sept. 16.

July 13, 2021
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In Good Company

Recent grads Thomas Di Giorgio and Jeffrey Bantay developed a friendship while students at Tacoma Community College that carried them through UW Tacoma.

July 2, 2021
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