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Center for Urban Waters Work Highlighted as U.S. EPA Announces $36M in Puget Sound Funding

Local, state, federal and tribal science and policy leaders cited work by UW Tacoma/WSU’s Washington Stormwater Center to identify a toxic tire preservative.

October 21, 2022
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The Misfit Scientist

Assistant Professor Anna Groat Carmona's time as a self described "outsider" ultimately led her to a Fulbright to study infectious disease.

October 6, 2022
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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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New Book Explores Why People Fall For Fad Diets

UW Tacoma Professor Kima Cargill's third book takes a skeptical look at evolving marketing hype used to promote weight loss plans.

September 27, 2022
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Listening, Learning, Leading

Natalie Eschenbaum's experience in higher education gave her the tools and insight needed to lead the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences as its new dean.

September 22, 2022
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Law School and More

In addition to providing law school prep, Legal Pathways advises on careers that don't require a J.D.

July 29, 2022
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The Jury is In

UW Tacoma's Legal Pathways program succeeds in readying students and alumni for the law.

July 29, 2022
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Down to Business

Alumnus Michael Jordan, '14, is using the skills he honed at UW Tacoma to help Black-owned businesses in Pierce County.

July 7, 2022
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The Right Fit

Associate Teaching Professor Jutta Heller connects with students on the first day of class by talking to them about her life, including her experience with imposter syndrome.

June 28, 2022
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Eric Colon: Changing Directions, Giving Back

When an injury forced him to give up his Army career, Eric Colon found a new way to get ahead and give back at UW Tacoma.

June 11, 2022
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