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Sacrifice, service, selflessness just part of daily life

Patti Taylor, '93, BSN, has been honored with the 2018 UW Distinguished Alumni Veteran Award.

November 1, 2018
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Eric Ballentine: The Purpose-Driven Life

Eric Ballentine, '18 Urban Studies, is "just a guy doing what he loves to do," which includes helping veterans navigate through college.

June 6, 2018
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Beck Adelante: Finding Their Way

Beck Adelante, '18 Arts, Media & Culture, learned to be brave at UW Tacoma, and translated that onto the stage and into a Husky 100 award.

June 6, 2018
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Modarres Named Community Champion

Dr. Ali Modarres, director of Urban Studies, has been named a Community Champion by Futurewise.

April 6, 2018
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Paulo Barreto, Anderson Nascimento and Anaid Yerena Honored at Latinx Faculty Recognition Event

The UW Latino Health Center held the second annual Latinx Faculty Recognition Event in May. Three UW Tacoma faculty members were recognized: Paulo Barreto and Anderson Nascimento of the Institute of Technology, and Anaid Yerena of Urban Studies.

June 22, 2017
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Joseph Evans, '00: Fostering Trust Between the Legal System and the Community

Joseph Evans, '00, is the recipient of a 2016 UW Tacoma Distinguished Alumni Award for his work as a public defender, building the community's trust in the legal system.

August 2, 2016
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Dr. Marian Harris: Social Work Educator of the Year

A UW Tacoma alumna nominated Dr. Harris for the award.

May 3, 2016
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The West Side is the Best Side

Dr. Carolyn West has been named the recipient of the 2013 Distinguished Teaching Award at UW Tacoma.

June 10, 2013
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