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Finding His Place in the World

Felix Aráoz-Copley says, even after many trials and tribulations, he would not change a thing about his experience as a first-generation, immigrant, Latinx, queer student at UW Tacoma.

June 10, 2021
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A Difficult, Exhausting, Life-changing, Empowering Time

Max Raeburn’s experience as a student leader was transformative, even through the course of the pandemic.

June 10, 2021
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Giving Voice, Securing Rights

This year’s Commencement student speaker, Davina Pasillas wants to encourage people to use their voices. She wants to inspire her siblings and her kids to shoot for the stars.

June 10, 2021
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The Art of Digital Design

Rebecca Morgan’s new degree in technical communication will sweeten her current position at a Tacoma candy company, and may open doors for her freelance web design business.

June 10, 2021
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Creating the First-Gen Experience

Her mother, her family, herself – these three things inspired Paola Jean Caguiat Chua to pursue a degree in biomedical sciences. Along the way, she helped define the first-gen experience for future generations of students at UW Tacoma.

June 10, 2021
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Learning In and Out of the Classroom

As a pragmatic person, Sarah Abruzzini has learned lessons both in and out of the classroom. Her degree in biomedical sciences fulfills her interest in mysteries and in being challenged.

June 10, 2021
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Six UW Tacoma Students in Husky 100

Six UW Tacoma students are making the most of their UW experience, and are recognized with the 2021 Husky 100 honor.

May 27, 2021
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The Next Stage

Senior Teresa Dennerlein grew up in isolation then got a chance to see the world before finding what she needed at UW Tacoma.

May 13, 2021
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Without a Safety Net

UW Tacoma Professor Carolyn West has spent her storied career asking hard questions and exploring difficult subjects.

May 6, 2021
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At the Helm

UW Tacoma senior Aidan Helt left behind a difficult childhood by joining the Merchant Marines, a journey that took her from her old home to a new one.

April 30, 2021
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