UW Tacoma's new Office of Indigenous Engagement is a dedicated space aimed at fostering connections, providing support, and expanding educational opportunities for Indigenous students throughout the region.
To celebrate National First Generation College Day on Nov. 8, we asked some our first-generation students, faculty, staff and alumni for their advice on what it takes to achieve your educational dreams.
Faculty members Martine De Cock and Paulo Barreto in the School of Engineering and Technology were among the first round of 35 National Science Foundation awards to continue their work in privacy-preserving AI.
The International Society of Service Innovation Professionals (ISSIP), the non-profit organization advancing innovation to better serve people, business, and society, announced that Dr. Haluk Demirkan, has been elected to serve as Vice President for 2025, (and succeed to the role of ISSIP president in 2026).
Professor Katie Baird is quoted in this article on the changing demographics of East Pierce County and whether its elected leaders reflect those changes.
Washington State Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Gonzalez spoke at UW Tacoma on what diversity in cultural perspectives can bring to classrooms and courtrooms alike.
Professor Carolyn West (SIAS) talks about the prevalence of domestic violence and the need for culturally specific programs ahead of her keynote address at the 6th Annual Love Without Violence Conference.
School of Education Dean Rachel Endo has been recognized as one of 2024's "Women Worth Watching in Leadership." See page 130 in the issue for her profile.
Joel Baker, Science Director for the Center for Urban Waters, is quoted in an article the examines the testing and processing of the Tagro fertilizer produced by the City of Tacoma.
Associate Professor JaeRan Kim, whose research focuses on the experiences of adoptees, is featured in this deep dive into the fraught implications of the limited foster care pool for children of color, from exposure to racism at home to ‘growing up without reflections of their greatness and contributions to humanity.’
Eric Barone, '11, B.S. Computer Science & Systems, created mega-hit game Stardew Valley completely on his own over four years. He describes the challenges of running a business and being a manager while still finding the time to be a creator.
The fourth annual Celebrando Communidad: Latine Awards + Celebration will honor both individuals and organizations in the South Puget Sound area who positively impact Latine communities on Oct. 11.
Rafael Saucedo (’17, ’19), initially struggled in college until he found his community at UW Tacoma. Now he has made a career of helping others build community and financial health.
Alumni Ben Pauli and Vivian Kao (both SIAS ’05) have gone from one side of the classroom to the other. Their journey to becoming university professors started at UW Tacoma.
A first-generation college student, Brown is excited about helping to bring the amazing opportunities in higher education to others who might not otherwise get the chance.
