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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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UW Tacoma welcomes new chancellor

Dr. Debra Friedman most recently served as an Arizona State University Vice President in charge of ASU's downtown Phoenix campus.

June 27, 2011
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Governor to sign bill authorizing doctorate programs

HB 1586 authorizes "branch campuses" of the state's research universities to offer doctoral degrees.

April 29, 2011
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Institute of Technology v10.0

On its 10th anniversary, the UW Tacoma Institute of Technology is changing the face of technology education in the South Sound.

March 9, 2011
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Joy Building Opens for Spring

Built as a warehouse in 1892, the Russell T. Joy Building will provide space for new classrooms and the Academic Advising Center.

March 8, 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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Remembering IAS faculty member Philip Heldrich

Dr. Philip Heldrich, an associate professor in Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, after a battle with cancer. He was 45.

November 15, 2010
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