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Megan Walker: Navy Veteran to Social Worker

From a small town in Indiana and a floating city on the ocean, U.S. Navy veteran and social welfare student Megan Walker is ready to get people the help they need.

November 8, 2017
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Alishia Agee-Cooper, '17, Master of Social Work

Shedding self-doubts, Alishia Agee-Cooper listened to the people around her and is putting her new degree to use as an advocate for children and the marginalized.

June 8, 2017
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Reggina Harper's Journey to the Husky 100

Alumna Reggina "Reggie" Harper, '17, writes about her educational journey, being named to the Husky 100 and how she got the most out of her time at UW Tacoma.

December 8, 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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A Champion for Change

Distinguished Alumni Award winner Jessica Gavre has fought for marriage equality and LGBT rights in Washington state for over a decade – all while earning both her undergraduate and graduate degrees at UW Tacoma.

August 1, 2014
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Garner has a vision for Federal Way: 2013 Community Engagement Award

Michelle Garner’s community engagement efforts blur the lines between her work as a faculty member of Social Work and her life as a resident of Federal Way. She is the recipient of the 2013 UW Tacoma Distinguished Community Engagement Award.

June 17, 2013
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How UW Tacoma faculty are enhancing teaching with technology

In a new report from the UW Provost's office, 16 UW faculty, including seven from the Tacoma campus, describe how they are embracing innovation to enhance their pedagogy.

March 3, 2013
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Furman honored by Commission on Global Social Work Education

Social Work professor Rich Furman is the 2012 recipient of the Partners in Advancing International Education award from the Council on Social Work Education.

August 27, 2012
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BASW student Thomas Green receives the Rod Hagenbuch Award

UW Tacoma student Thomas Green, studying social work, is being recognized with the 2011 Rod Hagenbuch Award for his advocacy on behalf of the homeless.

May 17, 2012
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