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Together, We Are Doing Great Things

Twelve stories from 2023 illuminate a year of growth and accomplishments at UW Tacoma.

December 22, 2023
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  • Academic Affairs
  • Advancement
  • Alumni
  • Community partnerships
  • Community support
  • Milgard School of Business
  • Research
  • School of Education
  • School of Engineering & Technology
  • School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
  • School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership
  • School of Social Work & Criminal Justice
  • School of Urban Studies
  • Student Affairs

Never More Alone, Never More Connected

Via Project AAPI Thrive, Nestor Enguerra, Jr., is working to bring Asian American and Pacific Islander students from the margins to the center of higher education.

December 7, 2023
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  • AAPI THRIVE
  • Academic Affairs
  • Equity & Inclusion
  • Staff Profiles

Enrollment Turns the Corner on Pandemic Recovery

UW Tacoma enrolled 4,790 students at all levels in 2023, marking a shift that signals a post-pandemic recovery.

October 27, 2023
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  • Academic Affairs
  • Administration
  • Graduate education
  • Student Affairs
  • Registrar
  • Undergraduate education

“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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  • Academic Affairs
  • Awards
  • Faculty Profiles
  • School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership

Indigenous Humanities at UW Tacoma Summer Institute

A dozen students from eight Indigenous communities came together to burnish their research skills and create poetry, film and art during a week-long, hands-on institute.

October 9, 2023
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  • Academic Affairs
  • Campus events
  • Native & Indigenous Initiatives
  • School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences

Encouraging Financial Wellness

Several new initiatives are helping instill financial literacy and resiliency into the UW Tacoma student body.

October 9, 2023
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  • Academic Affairs
  • Advancement
  • Campus events
  • Campus facilities
  • Milgard School of Business
  • Student Affairs
  • Student Transitions & Success

'Still Doing Life' on Exhibit

An exhibit based on the book "Still Doing Life," co-authored by Associate Professor Barb Toews, is on display in the Snoqualmie Power House.

October 4, 2023
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  • Academic Affairs
  • Campus events
  • School of Social Work & Criminal Justice

Rankings Show UW Tacoma Value on a National Scale

As concerns about the value of a college degree grow, UW Tacoma’s impact is gaining greater recognition.

September 26, 2023
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  • Academic Affairs
  • Advancement
  • Graduate education
  • Undergraduate education

School of Engineering & Technology Launches Direct Admissions Program

The school welcomes its inaugural cohort of first-year students to campus this fall, via a program aimed at building community and fostering student success.

September 14, 2023
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  • Academic Affairs
  • School of Engineering & Technology
  • Student Affairs
  • Undergraduate education

Grant Funds Innovative Indigenous-Centered Study Abroad

The U.S. Department of State has awarded it’s first-ever IDEAS consortium grant to UW Tacoma for a program exploring tribal sovereignty and climate issues through an Indigenous lens.

June 30, 2023
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  • Academic Affairs
  • Global Affairs
  • Study Abroad
  • Native & Indigenous Initiatives
  • Student Affairs