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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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Byron's Banishment

As recounted in UW Magazine, Byron Ragland’s encounter with police at a frozen yogurt shop shook his sense of belonging and reminded him that society’s doors still aren’t open to all.

June 26, 2019
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The Husky Family

The UW Tacoma Class of 2019: a passionate, tenacious and diverse group of graduates that are already out in the world making an impact. We present a sampling of their stories.

June 14, 2019
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  • Global Honors
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  • Culture, Art & Communications
  • Politics, Philosophy & Public Affairs News
  • Science and Mathematics
  • Social and Historical Studies
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  • School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership
  • School of Social Work & Criminal Justice
  • School of Urban Studies
  • Student Affairs
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  • Undergraduate education
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Bearing Witness

UW Tacoma Professor Marian Harris and graduate student Zea Mendoza recently spent a week helping asylum seekers held at the South Texas Family Residential Center.

May 23, 2019
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  • Equity & Inclusion
  • Faculty Profiles
  • Graduate education
  • School of Social Work & Criminal Justice
  • Student Affairs
  • Student profiles

Barreto, Yerena, De La Cruz, Ochoa Camacho Recognized at Latinx Faculty Event

The UW Latino Health Center held the third annual Latinx Faculty Recognition Event in May. Four UW Tacoma faculty members were recognized: Paulo Barreto, Anaid Yerena, Sonia De La Cruz and Ariana Ochoa Camacho.

May 22, 2019
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  • Social and Historical Studies
  • School of Urban Studies

Reading for Social Justice

Real Lit[erature] bridges the gap between faculty, staff and students to cultivate conversations through literature about challenging issues facing our society.

May 2, 2019
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  • Library

Higher (Education) Calling

Jimmy McCarty, UW Tacoma's new director of the Center for Equity and Inclusion, has a vision to make the space more creative, interactive and collaborative.

May 1, 2019
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  • Staff Profiles

"Homegrown Superstar" to Talk About Uncovering STEM Pathways

Tacoma native Jaleesa Trapp, now studying at MIT, describes her research into "engaging non-dominant youth in STEM."

January 25, 2019
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UW Tacoma Honors Dr. Rosa Franklin With 2019 Dream Award

Dr. Rosa Franklin, students Theo Calhoun and Sierra Jones, and The Pantry were recognized for their contributions at the 13th annual MLK Unity Breakfast.

January 24, 2019
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TeyAnjulee Leon: Asking Hard Questions

For her master's thesis, graduate student TeyAnjulee Leon explored issues of race in higher education.

January 17, 2019
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