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Harrington named vice chancellor for academic affairs

Starting Sept. 1, Dr. James W. Harrington will support the academic dean and directors, and ensure integrity of the tenure and promotion process.

August 8, 2011
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Thank you to UW Tacoma staff and faculty retirees

A slightly belated salute to faculty and staff who retired in 2010-11.

July 11, 2011
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An engaging teacher and a prolific scholar win awards

Matthew Weinstein received a 2011 Distinguished Teaching Award, and Rich Furman received a 2011 Distinguished Research Award.

July 1, 2011
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James H. Williams: Social Work Pioneer

UW Tacoma lecturer James Williams was recently honored with the Jane Addams College of Social Work Pioneer Award.

May 17, 2011
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Science champion advances science education

Mary McClellan, affiliated with UW Tacoma's Education Program, has received one of five Washington State Leadership and Assistance for Science Education Reform (LASER) awards.

April 18, 2011
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Guggenheim award supports study of Depression-era songwriter

Dr. Michael Honey, Haley Professor of Humanities at UW Tacoma, will record an oral history project on John Handcox, "an important but little-known figure in African American and labor history."

April 13, 2011
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New book on Martin Luther King Jr. and economic rights: "All Labor Has Dignity"

Haley Professor of Humanities and noted historian of civil rights Michael Honey is the author of a new collection of speeches by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 4, 2011
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'Project RTI' helps teachers keep kids on target

A $1.4 million grant to Drs. Marcy Stein and Diane Kinder from the U.S. Department of Education will fund a project to improve special education teacher preparation.

December 13, 2010
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Making math meaningful is key to reaching students

National Science Foundation awards $3.5 million to prepare math teachers for diverse classrooms.

December 9, 2010
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