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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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Building a Beloved Community

The largest gathering of faculty and staff since the pandemic came together recently to learn about and practice active listening, empathy and mindful inquiry.

March 17, 2023
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Getting Ready to Rock

A behind-the-scenes look at Theater at UW Tacoma's first musical.

March 15, 2023
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Chasing Her Dreams

UW Tacoma senior Angel Reddy's interest in science and travel opened doors for her both on and off campus.

March 1, 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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A Milestone for UW Tacoma’s Theater Program

The program is partnering with the Tacoma Little Theatre to mount it’s biggest production yet, the “jukebox” musical “Rock of Ages.”

January 13, 2023
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Practicing Medicine

Majoring in biomedical sciences is helping junior Christian "CJ" James further his dream of becoming a physician.

January 12, 2023
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World Builder

Alumnus Peter Jung uses the board game Dungeons & Dragons to help neurodivergent kids create community.

January 3, 2023
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A Year Undaunted

As 2022 draws to a close, revisit stories that show UW Tacoma students, faculty, staff and alumni changing lives and communities.

December 16, 2022
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Building Connections

UW Tacoma alumna Nadia Caldwell is using the skills she developed on campus to help bridge divides.

December 8, 2022
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