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Institution-to-Institution internships pair students with local agencies

A new program at the University of Washington Tacoma will pair talented students with local agencies and businesses for year-long paid internships that emphasize community-based learning.

February 24, 2013
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Milgard School announces 2013 Business Leadership Award Honorees

The 2013 BLA will recognize Richard Brandsma of Sound Credit Union, Janine Terrano of Topia Technology, Joseph Wilczek of Franciscan Health System, Michael Slevin of the City of Tacoma, Brian Sonntag with a lifetime achievement award.

February 11, 2013
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Parker honored by Women of Color Empowered

The Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation will recognize equity and inclusion leader Sharon Parker for her work to create community.

January 29, 2013
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UW honors veteran alumni for making an impact on their community

Patti Taylor, '93, '96, is one of two recipients of UW's first Distinguished Veteran Alumni award. She was one of the first graduates of UW Tacoma's Nursing program.

November 8, 2012
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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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Haugen honored for work with Survivors Network

Krista Haugen, '98, is the recipient of the 2012 UW Tacoma Distinguished Alumni Award, recognizing her career as a flight nurse with Airlift NW and her work with the Survivors Network for Air and Surface Medical Transport.

July 26, 2012
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Bringing global media to the local audience

Dr. Divya McMillin, the recipient of the 2012 Distinguished Research Award, is a groundbreaking scholar in the field of international communication.

June 6, 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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Tacoma's Center for Urban Waters awarded LEED Platinum Certification

The building, on the east bank of the Thea Foss Waterway, houses the City of Tacoma Environmental Services Division, UW Tacoma researchers and labs and the staff of the Puget Sound Partnership.

May 7, 2012
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