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Reading for Social Justice

Real Lit[erature] bridges the gap between faculty, staff and students to cultivate conversations through literature about challenging issues facing our society.

May 2, 2019
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  • Academic Affairs
  • Equity & Inclusion
  • Library

The UW Tacoma Six

Meet the six UW Tacoma scholars who are part of the 2019 Husky 100. These intrepid students are making the most of their time at UW.

April 16, 2019
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  • Academic Affairs
  • Alumni
  • Awards
  • Student Fellowships & Awards
  • Global Honors
  • Husky 100
  • School of Engineering & Technology
  • School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
  • School of Social Work & Criminal Justice
  • School of Urban Studies
  • Student profiles

Endo Receives Award for Mentoring Excellence

Colleagues at the American Educational Research Association honored Dr. Rachel Endo, Dean of the UW Tacoma School of Education.

April 10, 2019
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  • Academic Affairs
  • Awards
  • Faculty Profiles
  • School of Education

Three UW Tacoma Programs Recognized with U.S. News Rankings

Milgard School MBA reputation grows; Nursing, Social Work share national ranking of Seattle programs.

April 1, 2019
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  • Academic Affairs
  • Advancement
  • Milgard School of Business
  • School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership
  • School of Social Work & Criminal Justice

Digging Deep

A former geologist, Assistant Professor Ruth Bernstein is helping students find their footing in the nonprofit world.

March 27, 2019
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  • Academic Affairs
  • Community support
  • Faculty Profiles
  • School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
  • Social and Historical Studies

Engineering degrees, new building will give interdisciplinary boost

State funding to expand engineering and construct a 50,000-sq.ft. building will be a boon for both industry and students who want STEM and business degrees.

February 20, 2019
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  • Academic Affairs
  • Campus facilities
  • Campus planning
  • Community support
  • Global Innovation & Design Lab
  • Innovation & Global Engagement
  • Milgard School of Business
  • School of Engineering & Technology

Snow Stories

When campus is "closed" for inclement weather, there is still a lot going on behind the scenes to keep classes on track and prepare for reopening.

February 14, 2019
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  • Academic Affairs
  • Student Affairs
  • Housing & Residence Life
  • Student Life

Weather Closure

What does “suspended operations” mean? Where do I get current information? Here are some things you should consider when weather affects campus operations.

February 8, 2019
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  • Academic Affairs
  • Campus facilities
  • Campus safety
  • Student Affairs

"Homegrown Superstar" to Talk About Uncovering STEM Pathways

Tacoma native Jaleesa Trapp, now studying at MIT, describes her research into "engaging non-dominant youth in STEM."

January 25, 2019
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  • Academic Affairs
  • Equity & Inclusion
  • Research
  • School of Education
  • School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences