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Paulo Barreto, Anderson Nascimento and Anaid Yerena Honored at Latinx Faculty Recognition Event

The UW Latino Health Center held the second annual Latinx Faculty Recognition Event in May. Three UW Tacoma faculty members were recognized: Paulo Barreto and Anderson Nascimento of the Institute of Technology, and Anaid Yerena of Urban Studies.

June 22, 2017
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Jacob Nau, '17, Writing Studies

Graduating senior Jacob Nau developed an idea for a literary journal on homelessness with his classmates in Abby Murray's editing and publishing class. Now the journal is online, in print and on the streets.

June 1, 2017
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The Once-in-a-Lifetime Story of Annie Nguyen

The UW Tacoma Lecturer has a powerful story to tell and is using her experience to help students find their voice.

April 17, 2017
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Linda Hurley Ishem: Woman with two lives had to start over at 41

Urban Studies Senior Lecturer Linda Ishem had an extensive career in banking and community development. Then she was in a terrible car accident. Tacoma Weekly reports on how she remade her life.

January 12, 2017
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Dr. Marian Harris: Social Work Educator of the Year

A UW Tacoma alumna nominated Dr. Harris for the award.

May 3, 2016
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"Love and Solidarity" on screen in Tacoma, Seattle

Co-produced by Mike Honey and Errol Webber, and funded by the Fetzer Institute, the documentary "Love and Solidarity" ties together civil rights, immigrants and labor organizing.

October 22, 2015
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Merchant Receives Great Mind Award

Dr. Altaf Merchant of UW Tacoma's Milgard School of Business was honored for his research into the role of nostalgia in advertising.

June 18, 2014
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New Urban Studies Director Redefines Community

As the new director of UW Tacoma's Urban Studies program, Ali Modarres is a passionate advocate for the community-engaged university.

November 4, 2013
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