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New Urban Studies Director Redefines Community

As the new director of UW Tacoma's Urban Studies program, Ali Modarres is a passionate advocate for the community-engaged university.

November 4, 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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Harrington named vice chancellor for academic affairs

Starting Sept. 1, Dr. James W. Harrington will support the academic dean and directors, and ensure integrity of the tenure and promotion process.

August 8, 2011

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Meet the 2011 Next Step Scholars

Each year, UW Tacoma awards scholarships to seven transfer students from the region's community colleges. The scholarship was created in 1998 through the generosity of 30 donors.

July 27, 2011

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Meet some of our terrific students: Malia Ramos

A Next Step Scholarship recipient and a junior in urban studies and communications, Malia Ramos has found skills she never realized she had.

July 19, 2011

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Urban universities partner with urban communities

The Urban Studies program is holding an open forum, The Urban University, to examine how universities interact with their host cities.

January 24, 2011

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How a great teacher learned his lesson

Dr. Mark Pendras, assistant professor of urban studies, will receive the 2010 UW Distinguished Teaching Award.

April 28, 2010

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Research Standouts Awarded Grants

Nineteen grants in 2009 from two UW Tacoma endowments will help faculty, staff and students by supporting scholarship, research and campus improvements.

June 1, 2009

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