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The Best Stories of 2019

The best stories coming out of UW Tacoma are all about our students! Here's a baker's dozen of stories about students making their impact in the world.

December 23, 2019
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  • Academic Affairs
  • Alumni
  • Milgard School of Business
  • School of Engineering & Technology
  • School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
  • Culture, Art & Communications
  • Politics, Philosophy & Public Affairs News
  • Science and Mathematics
  • Social and Historical Studies
  • Social, Behavioral & Human Sciences
  • School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership
  • School of Social Work & Criminal Justice
  • School of Urban Studies
  • Student Affairs
  • Student profiles
  • Veteran & Military Affairs

New faculty at UW Tacoma in 2019-20

Marking the start of the 2019-20 academic year, we present short biographies of 24 faculty members who have recently joined the UW Tacoma community.

October 10, 2019
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  • Academic Affairs
  • Faculty Profiles
  • Milgard School of Business
  • School of Education
  • School of Engineering & Technology
  • School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
  • Culture, Art & Communications
  • Politics, Philosophy & Public Affairs News
  • Science and Mathematics
  • Social and Historical Studies
  • Social, Behavioral & Human Sciences
  • School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership
  • School of Social Work & Criminal Justice
  • School of Urban Studies

Soldiering On

Army veteran and UW Tacoma senior Jeff Bantay overcame a difficult transition from military to civilian life and is now thriving.

September 18, 2019
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  • Alumni
  • School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
  • Social and Historical Studies
  • Student profiles
  • Undergraduate education
  • Veteran & Military Affairs

2019 Honorees Set a High Bar

Students and faculty individually recognized at UW Tacoma's 2019 Commencement represent accomplishments in scholarship, community engagement and contributions to the campus and university.

June 15, 2019
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  • Alumni
  • Awards
  • Faculty Profiles
  • Milgard School of Business
  • School of Engineering & Technology
  • School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
  • Science and Mathematics
  • Social and Historical Studies
  • School of Urban Studies
  • Student Affairs
  • Student Life
  • Veteran & Military Affairs

The Husky Family

The UW Tacoma Class of 2019: a passionate, tenacious and diverse group of graduates that are already out in the world making an impact. We present a sampling of their stories.

June 14, 2019
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  • Academic Affairs
  • Alumni
  • Campus events
  • Equity & Inclusion
  • Global Honors
  • Graduate education
  • Husky 100
  • Milgard School of Business
  • School of Engineering & Technology
  • School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
  • Culture, Art & Communications
  • Politics, Philosophy & Public Affairs News
  • Science and Mathematics
  • Social and Historical Studies
  • Social, Behavioral & Human Sciences
  • School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership
  • School of Social Work & Criminal Justice
  • School of Urban Studies
  • Student Affairs
  • Student profiles
  • Undergraduate education
  • Veteran & Military Affairs

Catarina Terrill: a Woman of History

For her capstone thesis, Catarina Terrill examined the role of women in the Ku Klux Klan during that group's 1920s revival. Post-graduation, she'll do a Russian journalism exchange.

June 13, 2019
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  • School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
  • Social and Historical Studies
  • Student profiles

Theo Calhoun: Space for Community

On and off campus, Theo Calhoun is devoted to creating spaces where people can find community and celebrate what brings us together, as well as what makes us distinct.

June 13, 2019
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  • School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
  • Social and Historical Studies
  • Student profiles

Diana Sheila Algomeda Villada: Sense of Belonging

"I have a growth mindset. I'm always looking for new opportunities and experiences. I like being in places where I can advocate for others." -- Diana Sheila Algomeda Villada

June 11, 2019
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  • School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
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  • Student profiles

Barreto, Yerena, De La Cruz, Ochoa Camacho Recognized at Latinx Faculty Event

The UW Latino Health Center held the third annual Latinx Faculty Recognition Event in May. Four UW Tacoma faculty members were recognized: Paulo Barreto, Anaid Yerena, Sonia De La Cruz and Ariana Ochoa Camacho.

May 22, 2019
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  • Academic Affairs
  • Awards
  • Equity & Inclusion
  • Faculty Profiles
  • Research
  • School of Engineering & Technology
  • School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
  • Culture, Art & Communications
  • Social and Historical Studies
  • School of Urban Studies

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