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Clinton Sizemore: New Tools for the Job

Because he stayed the course despite twists and turns, Clinton Sizemore, MCL ’20, has new tools in his toolbox, including his graduate degree in cybersecurity.

September 16, 2020
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Angel Torres: The Right Direction

Education helped Angel Torres understand who he is and where he wants to go.

July 9, 2020
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The Best Stories of 2019

The best stories coming out of UW Tacoma are all about our students! Here's a baker's dozen of stories about students making their impact in the world.

December 23, 2019
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  • Milgard School of Business
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  • Social, Behavioral & Human Sciences
  • School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership
  • School of Social Work & Criminal Justice
  • School of Urban Studies
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Sergeant Husky Goes to Vegas

Army veteran Mark Glenn, the winner of the UW Veterans Flyaway contest, credits his military service and his UW Tacoma education for his success.

December 18, 2019
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An Army 'Computer Guy' Gets His Facts Right

James Stevens, senior in electrical engineering, jumped from the Special Forces to his life as a student-veteran at UW Tacoma.

November 8, 2019
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  • VIBE: Veterans Incubator for Better Entrepreneurship

Soldiering On

Army veteran and UW Tacoma senior Jeff Bantay overcame a difficult transition from military to civilian life and is now thriving.

September 18, 2019
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Byron's Banishment

As recounted in UW Magazine, Byron Ragland’s encounter with police at a frozen yogurt shop shook his sense of belonging and reminded him that society’s doors still aren’t open to all.

June 26, 2019
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2019 Honorees Set a High Bar

Students and faculty individually recognized at UW Tacoma's 2019 Commencement represent accomplishments in scholarship, community engagement and contributions to the campus and university.

June 15, 2019
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The Husky Family

The UW Tacoma Class of 2019: a passionate, tenacious and diverse group of graduates that are already out in the world making an impact. We present a sampling of their stories.

June 14, 2019
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  • Husky 100
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  • School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership
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  • School of Urban Studies
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Anastasia Cale: Living On Her Principles

West Point grad and military veteran Anastasia Cale wants to use her planning degree as a springboard to community action and public office.

June 12, 2019
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