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Listening, Learning, Leading

Natalie Eschenbaum's experience in higher education gave her the tools and insight needed to lead the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences as its new dean.

September 22, 2022
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  • Research
  • School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
  • Culture, Art & Communications
  • Politics, Philosophy & Public Affairs News
  • Science and Mathematics
  • Social and Historical Studies
  • Social, Behavioral & Human Sciences
  • Undergraduate education

Never Stop Walking

At 13, Elavie Ndura had a goal to become a university professor and walked for three days to go to school. Today, she lights the way to education for countless others.

September 6, 2022
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  • Equity & Inclusion
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Harris, Ndura Appointed to Campus Leadership Positions

Dr. Andrew Harris begins Sept. 1 as Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Dr. Elavie Ndura starts Aug. 1 as Vice Chancellor for Equity & Inclusion.

June 30, 2022
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Milgard School of Business Receives Worldwide Acclaim

June 30, 2022 Milgard School of Business received the distinguished AACSB business school accreditation.

June 30, 2022
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Passing the Mic

Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange and alumna Jazmyn Pratt talked about their college experience, higher education and the future of UW Tacoma for the 100th episode of Paw'd Defiance.

March 29, 2022
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Looking Back at 2021

Fourteen stories from the past year that showcase the best of UW Tacoma.

December 29, 2021
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  • Campus planning
  • Community partnerships
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  • Faculty Profiles
  • Global Innovation & Design Lab
  • Graduate education
  • Library
  • Milgard School of Business
  • Native & Indigenous Initiatives
  • Research
  • School of Engineering & Technology
  • School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
  • School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership
  • School of Social Work & Criminal Justice
  • School of Urban Studies
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  • Undergraduate education
  • Veteran & Military Affairs

Doing the Hard but Necessary Work

Kurt Hatch brings his skills and knowledge as an anti-racist educator to the School of Education's Educational Administration Program.

October 15, 2021
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Someone to Look Up To

Social Work & Criminal Justice Dean Keva Miller has become a person like those who nurtured and mentored her throughout her life — someone whom others look up to.

October 8, 2021
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Filled with Joy

As Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange begins her new role, she reflects on her personal journey and her vision for UW Tacoma's future.

September 29, 2021
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  • School of Urban Studies
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Making a Comeback

Students are days away from returning to campus, and the Integrated Facilities Management team has been working hard to prepare the way.

September 24, 2021
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