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Homeless heavy drinkers imbibe less when housing allows alcohol

Michelle Garner, associate professor of social work, is part of a research team that studies a housing project that allows chronically homeless people with severe alcohol problems to drink in their apartments.

January 24, 2012
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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: Gladys Mondragon

A junior in UW Tacoma's social welfare program, Gladys Mondragon is a recipient of several scholarships, including the Husky Promise.

July 19, 2011
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Thank you to UW Tacoma staff and faculty retirees

A slightly belated salute to faculty and staff who retired in 2010-11.

July 11, 2011
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Amazing grads from the Class of 2011

Six members of the Class of 2011 represent the determination, compassion, achievement and pluckiness that are the hallmarks of UW Tacoma alumni.

July 5, 2011
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An engaging teacher and a prolific scholar win awards

Matthew Weinstein received a 2011 Distinguished Teaching Award, and Rich Furman received a 2011 Distinguished Research Award.

July 1, 2011
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James H. Williams: Social Work Pioneer

UW Tacoma lecturer James Williams was recently honored with the Jane Addams College of Social Work Pioneer Award.

May 17, 2011
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Men at risk: New ground for social work

A new book by UW Tacoma's Rich Furman, "Social Work Practice with Men at Risk," explores the role of social work in working with men.

April 21, 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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