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Looking Back at 2021

Fourteen stories from the past year that showcase the best of UW Tacoma.

December 29, 2021
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  • Administration
  • Advancement
  • Alumni
  • Campus planning
  • Community partnerships
  • Community support
  • Equity & Inclusion
  • Faculty Profiles
  • Global Innovation & Design Lab
  • Graduate education
  • Library
  • Milgard School of Business
  • Native & Indigenous Initiatives
  • Research
  • School of Engineering & Technology
  • School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
  • School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership
  • School of Social Work & Criminal Justice
  • School of Urban Studies
  • Staff Profiles
  • Student Affairs
  • Student profiles
  • Undergraduate education
  • Veteran & Military Affairs

The Sky's the Limit

Alumna Lan Allison's experience working with the Global Innovation and Design Lab opened multiple doors, including with United Way of Pierce County.

October 21, 2021
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  • Alumni
  • Community partnerships
  • Global Innovation & Design Lab
  • Innovation & Global Engagement
  • School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences

Celebrating Latinx Leadership and Communities

A group of UW Tacoma staff, students, faculty and alumni along with community created the first ever Celebrando Comunidad.

October 5, 2021
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  • Advancement
  • Awards
  • Campus events
  • Community partnerships
  • Community support
  • Equity & Inclusion
  • Faculty Profiles
  • Student Affairs

Filled with Joy

As Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange begins her new role, she reflects on her personal journey and her vision for UW Tacoma's future.

September 29, 2021
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  • Academic Affairs
  • Administration
  • Advancement
  • Alumni
  • Community partnerships
  • Community support
  • Equity & Inclusion
  • Faculty Profiles
  • First Gen
  • Graduate education
  • Milgard School of Business
  • School of Education
  • School of Engineering & Technology
  • School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
  • School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership
  • School of Social Work & Criminal Justice
  • School of Urban Studies
  • Staff Profiles
  • Student Affairs
  • Undergraduate education

Using Her Voice

2021 Distinguished Alumna Meg Martin took a vow of silence that changed her life and allowed her to change the lives of countless others.

September 17, 2021
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  • Alumni
  • Awards
  • Community partnerships
  • Graduate education
  • School of Social Work & Criminal Justice

The HUB: Federal Way Higher Education Center to Open

A new center will provide access to adult education and student support services through a partnership of UW Tacoma, Highline College, the City of Federal Way and Federal Way Public Schools.

September 10, 2021
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  • Academic Affairs
  • Campus facilities
  • Community partnerships
  • Professional Development Center
  • Student Affairs

OCP is hiring!

Join our team. 

August 16, 2021
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  • Alumni
  • Community partnerships
  • School of Urban Studies
  • Career Development & Education

Milgard Women’s Initiative: Empowered Women, Empowering Women

Housed within the Center for Leadership & Social Responsibility (CLSR) at the Milgard School of Business, the Milgard Women’s Initiative (MWI) has a mission to "advance women as creative and innovative leaders throughout their organizations and communities."

July 27, 2021
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  • Academic Affairs
  • Community partnerships
  • Community support
  • Equity & Inclusion
  • Graduate education
  • Milgard School of Business
  • Center for Business Analytics
  • Center for Leadership & Social Responsibility
  • Student Affairs
  • Undergraduate education

Fostering diversity in STEM: ROADS and MSL projects

Amanda Figueroa, Yanira Pacheco Ortiz, Adi Espindola and Madeline Zent discuss their efforts within the Tacoma community to encourage diversity in and provide resources for those interested in STEM from a young age.   

June 29, 2021
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  • Community partnerships