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Enrollment up, transfers up, students finishing degrees

For the sixth straight year, autumn enrollment at UW Tacoma was up from the previous year. Autumn 2010 enrollment stands at a headcount of 3,331 students.

October 18, 2010
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Puget Sound Institute receives $4 million from EPA

The Institute will facilitate the scientific study and interdisciplinary cooperation needed to maintain a healthy Puget Sound.

September 13, 2010
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Chancellor Spakes announces leadership transition

University of Washington Tacoma Chancellor Patricia Spakes announced this morning that she will step down as chancellor in July 2011.

May 7, 2010
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How a great teacher learned his lesson

Dr. Mark Pendras, assistant professor of urban studies, will receive the 2010 UW Distinguished Teaching Award.

April 28, 2010
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Environmental Science program earns Husky Green Award

UW Tacoma's Environmental Science program was honored for its environmental stewardship work with a Husky Green Award.

April 23, 2010
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Robert Howard, longtime Education faculty member, dies

Dr. Robert Howard, an associate professor in the UW Tacoma Education program, died April 11 after a brief illness.

April 21, 2010
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Student interns have a hand in state government

Ten motivated UW Tacoma students with a yearning to experience government in action got the opportunity of a lifetime to take part in the 2010 legislative session in Olympia.

March 11, 2010
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A life in the midst of the civil rights movement inspires research

Dr. Michael Honey, is the 2010 recipient of UW Tacoma's Distinguished Research Award.

March 1, 2010
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