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Math in the Time of Corona

For the past year, math professor Jennifer Quinn has been writing a blog about teaching mathematics and living during the pandemic.

March 25, 2021
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Meet Altaf Merchant

Dean Altaf Merchant sees the Milgard School as a catalyst for entrepreneurship and social responsibility in the South Sound region.

March 11, 2021
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  • VIBE: Veterans Incubator for Better Entrepreneurship

New Education Specialist (EdS) in School Psychology Program

The graduate degree in the School of Education is more advanced than a master’s degree, and prepares leaders who work for the empowerment of youth, families, educators and school communities.

March 9, 2021
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Paths to Completion

What keeps students from finishing their college degrees? How can we help them complete? Bonnie Becker is leading a data-driven effort to find answers to these questions.

March 8, 2021
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Altaf Merchant Named Dean

Dr. Altaf Merchant has been named the new Gary E. and James A. Milgard Endowed Dean of the Milgard School of Business.

March 1, 2021
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Engineering Something Amazing

Heather Dillon is a big believer in human-centered design, and student-centered engineering education.

February 26, 2021
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Making a Connection

Gabe Minthorn plans to use the skills he developed as a coach and educator in his new role as tribal liaison.

February 10, 2021
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New faculty at UW Tacoma in 2020-21

We are pleased to introduce 12 faculty members who have recently joined the UW Tacoma community.

February 9, 2021
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  • Milgard School of Business
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  • Science and Mathematics
  • School of Social Work & Criminal Justice
  • Undergraduate education

Upholding Democracy

Turan Kayaoğlu believes that democracy, rule of law and human rights will eventually prevail in all societies. His research into the Middle East gives him that hope.

January 20, 2021
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Building a virtual gathering space

A year ago at this time, none of us would have imagined the role that technology and virtual environments would play in our lives and especially in our learning environments. 

December 30, 2020
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