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Building Momentum

The creation of the Family Room and a registered student organization offer new resources to the Native and Indigenous community at UW Tacoma.

March 21, 2023

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Spotlight: Michelle Montgomery Works to Redefine what Justice Demands

UW's Population Health Initiative recently spotlighted the work of UW Tacoma Associate Professor Michelle Montgomery.

March 30, 2022

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Looking Back at 2021

Fourteen stories from the past year that showcase the best of UW Tacoma.

December 29, 2021

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DeAnn Dillon: The Undiminished Spirit of Sharing

DeAnn Dillon is a mom, a teacher, an auntie, a Native American, a legislative aide, and a doctoral student. She is also a giver of energy.

November 24, 2021

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Reclaiming Higher Education

The Indigenizing Pedagogy Institute is helping to decolonize the classroom while creating visibility for Native students at UW Tacoma.

October 6, 2021

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Indigenizing Higher Education

UW Tacoma's School of Education and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe have signed a memorandum of agreement that will bring a doctoral program to the tribal college.

September 11, 2020

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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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Reclaiming txʷəlšucid: Senior Class Gift Supports Campus Signs in Lushootseed

The Class of 2019 is leading an effort to infuse the campus with visual reminders of our Puyallup tribal heritage, both the land and the language.

May 10, 2019

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