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Critical Lens

UW Tacoma students are using film to talk about social justice issues.

February 7, 2018

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Journalism Without Borders

For more than a decade, students from Moscow and Tacoma have been working together to develop an international understanding of journalism.

February 2, 2018

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Tracie Barry: How a Marine Scientist is Born

From high school dropout to straight-A college student, Tracie Barry intends to earn a PhD in oceanography.

November 20, 2017

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Jay Novelo, '17, Ethnic, Gender & Labor Studies

A first-generation student, Jay Novelo is one of the Husky 100 and plans a career as a high school teacher.

June 9, 2017

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Cyril Johns, '17, Communication

A peer advisor while at UW Tacoma and a member of the Husky 100, Cyril Johns hopes to attend medical school and specialize in orthopedics.

June 9, 2017

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Kayesee Schermerhorn, '17, Law & Policy

A class in sociology changed Kayesee Schermerhorn's worldview, leading her to choose law and policy as a major, and ultimately leading to the Husky 100.

June 9, 2017

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Anna Nepomuceno, '17, Politics, Philosophy & Economics

At first she wanted to be a 'spin doctor,' but Anna Nepomuceno quickly realized her interest lay in politics and legislation. Now she wants to be an inspiration to and advocate for other women.

June 9, 2017

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Ashley Righetti, '17, Psychology

A first-generation college student and one of the Husky 100, Ashley Righetti plans to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical psychology.

June 9, 2017

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Jacob Nau, '17, Writing Studies

Graduating senior Jacob Nau developed an idea for a literary journal on homelessness with his classmates in Abby Murray's editing and publishing class. Now the journal is online, in print and on the streets.

June 1, 2017

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“Water By the Spoonful” a Hit for UW Tacoma Theater

With a cast composed of UW Tacoma students, a faculty member, an alumna and renowned South Sound actors, the Pulitzer-prize-winning play sold out five on-campus performances.

May 23, 2017

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