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VIBE Business Plan Competition Winners Have More 'Chop'

A garage start-up, an indoor mapping app and a marketplace for student gig-workers are all moving from the drawing board to the real world.

June 7, 2019
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VIBE Business Plan Competition Finalists Range from Auto Wraps to Cyber Defense

Six finalists will compete in the 2019 VIBE Business Plan Competition for a first prize of $10,000 in cash and in-kind services.

May 20, 2019
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Secrets of Success: Thomas Kuljam on Leadership

South Sound Business recently published a Q&A with Thomas Kuljam, director of UW Tacoma’s VIBE Business Incubator.

April 19, 2019
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DeAnn Iman: Continuing Education

Ten years and multiple moves later, UW Tacoma student and military spouse DeAnn Iman is set to complete her bachelor's degree in accounting.

January 9, 2019
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VIBE Sets Agreement With U.S. SBA

UW Tacoma's entrepreneurship incubator has signed a strategic alliance with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

November 21, 2018
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Sacrifice, service, selflessness just part of daily life

Patti Taylor, '93, BSN, has been honored with the 2018 UW Distinguished Alumni Veteran Award.

November 1, 2018
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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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LeShawn Gamble: Portrait of an Artist

UW Tacoma student LeShawn Gamble has overcome traumatic injury and incarceration to become a leading voice and artist in the community.

July 18, 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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Megan Walker: Navy Veteran to Social Worker

From a small town in Indiana and a floating city on the ocean, U.S. Navy veteran and social welfare student Megan Walker is ready to get people the help they need.

November 8, 2017
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