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Saima Ghafoor: A Family Affair

College is at the center of life for the family of Saima Ghafoor, ’23, B.A. Healthcare Leadership.

June 6, 2023

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Good Man

Jeff Dade, '11, '20, this year's Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, is proof that not all heroes wear capes.

June 1, 2023

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Juana Gallegos: Crowning Achievement

Juana Gallegos, '23, Master of Nursing, had an idea to help dementia patients. Her idea landed her an audience with a queen.

May 4, 2023

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Ada McDaniel: First, Not Last

Ada McDaniel is part of the inaugural Muckleshoot Cohort and, when she graduates in June, will be the first person in her family to earn a doctoral degree.

April 19, 2023

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Carrying the Weight

Alumna Victoria Nuon's education has been transformative for her and her family.

April 3, 2023

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Exita Lealofi: Finding Herself

Exita Lealofi's journey took her from American Samoa to UW Tacoma.

February 7, 2023

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Jai'Shon Berry: Embracing the Moment

ASUWT President Jai'Shon Berry took his mother's words to heart: renew your commitment every single day and work hard for it.

September 28, 2022

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Samantha Smith: The Right Time and Place

Samantha Smith decided now was the right time and UW Tacoma was the right place to study sustainable urban development.

March 4, 2022

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Paris Weber: A Tight-Knit Community

In UW Tacoma's mechanical engineering program, Paris Weber found the intimate class size and connection to faculty she was seeking.

January 18, 2022

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Ivan Lievanos: From Dream to Reality

Ivan Lievanos is using his experience in the National Guard to help veteran-connected students succeed in college.

May 21, 2021

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