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UW Tacoma Honors Dr. Rosa Franklin With 2019 Dream Award

Dr. Rosa Franklin, students Theo Calhoun and Sierra Jones, and The Pantry were recognized for their contributions at the 13th annual MLK Unity Breakfast.

January 24, 2019
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UW Tacoma Student Vets Honor Gold Star Families

Student veterans at UW Tacoma organized an event on campus to remember those killed in action while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

October 2, 2018
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The Music Inside

Environmental science student Hozoji Matheson-Margullis brings her chops as a rock-band drummer to her quest to preserve and restore Puget Sound.

September 25, 2018
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Eric Ballentine: The Purpose-Driven Life

Eric Ballentine, '18 Urban Studies, is "just a guy doing what he loves to do," which includes helping veterans navigate through college.

June 6, 2018
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Beck Adelante: Finding Their Way

Beck Adelante, '18 Arts, Media & Culture, learned to be brave at UW Tacoma, and translated that onto the stage and into a Husky 100 award.

June 6, 2018
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Fadumo Abdirahman: Doing Things First

Fadumo Abdirahman, '18 Communication, put her passion for human-centered design and diversifying STEM fields into practice as a member of the research team for Project EMAR.

June 6, 2018
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Emily Clouse: Relentless Curiosity

Emily Clouse, '18 Psychology, relates her experience in the U.S. military to her desire to improve the outlook for formerly incarcerated people and her interest in the moral foundations of war.

June 6, 2018
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The Bell Tolls for Us

An event marking the 50th year since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., reminds us his work is unfinished.

April 5, 2018
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Adriana Meraz-Gonzalez: Raising the Bar

Adriana Meraz-Gonzalez, '18 Urban Studies, will be able to pursue her dreams and give her mother the "life she deserves" thanks to the scholarships she received.

June 30, 2017
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“Water By the Spoonful” a Hit for UW Tacoma Theater

With a cast composed of UW Tacoma students, a faculty member, an alumna and renowned South Sound actors, the Pulitzer-prize-winning play sold out five on-campus performances.

May 23, 2017
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