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An Open Book

A passion for reading and a turbulent childhood lead Professor Belinda Louie to create Project TELL which supports English language learners and their families.

November 5, 2020
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The Monstrous

Some monsters hide under beds or in sewer drains. Most, however, live inside us. Ingrid Walker and Dustin Annis talk about the role of the monstrous imagination in culture and politics.

October 30, 2020
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A Giant Leap

Every student's journey to a degree is unique, and the great leap they take into the world beyond. Read about four 2020 grads: from psychology to cybersecurity to space!

September 16, 2020
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Indigenizing Higher Education

UW Tacoma's School of Education and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe have signed a memorandum of agreement that will bring a doctoral program to the tribal college.

September 11, 2020
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Educational Leadership Doctorate Expands in Partnership with Muckleshoot Tribe

As reported in The News Tribune, UW Tacoma's doctorate in educational leadership is welcoming 15 new students this summer via a collaboration with the Muckleshoot Tribe.

July 14, 2020
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'Talking About the Hard Stuff'

The COVID-19 pandemic brought out the best in people and the worst, the latter being racism directed at the Asian American community.

June 4, 2020
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New faculty at UW Tacoma in 2019-20

Marking the start of the 2019-20 academic year, we present short biographies of 24 faculty members who have recently joined the UW Tacoma community.

October 10, 2019
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Making a Name for Herself

Robin Starr Zape-tah-hol-ah Minthorn brings an Indigenous perspective to the School of Education.

September 27, 2019
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New Ed.D. Program Director Announced

Dr. Robin Starr Zape-tah-hol-ah Minthorn starts August 16, 2019.

July 31, 2019
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"Teamwork Makes the Dream Work"

It may be over, but the 2019 UW Tacoma Commencement lives on in video, photos and stories, proving (to crib from the poet John Donne) that no one is an island.

June 19, 2019
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