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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

Ashley Richards: A Sustainable Future

For Ashley Richards, ensuring a sustainable future means emphasizing the needs and civic participation of youth, with a focus on equity.

June 13, 2019
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  • Alumni
  • Global Honors
  • Husky 100
  • School of Urban Studies
  • Student profiles

Aaron Gerard: Building Community Through GIS

After two years with the Peace Corps in Namibia, teaching English and, maybe, GIS, Aaron Gerard, '19 Urban Studies, envisions building a housing co-op in Tacoma's Hilltop.

June 12, 2019
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  • Alumni
  • School of Urban Studies
  • Student profiles

Anastasia Cale: Living On Her Principles

West Point grad and military veteran Anastasia Cale wants to use her planning degree as a springboard to community action and public office.

June 12, 2019
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  • Graduate education
  • School of Urban Studies
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  • Veteran & Military Affairs

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

The Argument for Debate

Assistant Professor Ben Meiches's push to get debate going at UW Tacoma has found early success.

May 16, 2019
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  • Alumni
  • School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
  • Politics, Philosophy & Public Affairs News
  • School of Urban Studies
  • Student Life

Augustine Canales: Something to Offer

As a kid, Augustine Canales didn't want to be anything. The UW Tacoma student is now a teacher, student, father and soon to be college graduate.

May 9, 2019
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  • School of Social Work & Criminal Justice
  • School of Urban Studies
  • Student profiles

Husky Green Award Recognizes McDaniel, Schmidt

UW Sustainability recognizes Sarah McDaniel, ’19, and staff member Sean Schmidt for their work to promote sustainability throughout UW.

May 6, 2019
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  • School of Urban Studies
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  • Student Affairs
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  • Sustainability

Urban Studies Student Ashley Richards in Husky 100

Ashley Richards, ’19, Sustainable Urban Development, is one of the 2019 Husky 100.

April 18, 2019
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  • Global Honors
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  • School of Urban Studies
  • Student profiles