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Seeing the Way Ahead

Healthcare professionals and students are helping spread the word that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective.

May 28, 2021
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  • Community partnerships
  • Community support
  • Equity & Inclusion
  • School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership
  • Student Affairs
  • Center for Student Involvement
  • Student Life
  • Undergraduate education

Student Affairs Staff Spotlight: Janet De La Cruz (June 2021)

Each month, Student Affairs recognizes one of its outstanding staff members for their hard work, dedication, and passion for serving the UW Tacoma community.

May 28, 2021
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  • Staff Profiles
  • Student Affairs

Six UW Tacoma Students in Husky 100

Six UW Tacoma students are making the most of their UW experience, and are recognized with the 2021 Husky 100 honor.

May 27, 2021
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  • Academic Affairs
  • Awards
  • Graduate education
  • Milgard School of Business
  • School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
  • School of Social Work & Criminal Justice
  • Student Affairs
  • Student Life
  • Undergraduate education

Creating Equity in Education

Amanda Figueroa vowed from the beginning to create access and provide opportunities for students, and she did just that and more.

May 24, 2021
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  • Student Affairs

Ivan Lievanos: From Dream to Reality

Ivan Lievanos is using his experience in the National Guard to help veteran-connected students succeed in college.

May 21, 2021
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  • Alumni Profiles
  • First Gen
  • School of Urban Studies
  • Student Affairs
  • Student profiles
  • Veteran & Military Affairs

The Next Stage

Senior Teresa Dennerlein grew up in isolation then got a chance to see the world before finding what she needed at UW Tacoma.

May 13, 2021
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  • Academic Affairs
  • Alumni
  • Legal Pathways
  • School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
  • Politics, Philosophy & Public Affairs News
  • Student Affairs
  • Student profiles

At the Helm

UW Tacoma senior Aidan Helt left behind a difficult childhood by joining the Merchant Marines, a journey that took her from her old home to a new one.

April 30, 2021
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  • Milgard School of Business
  • School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
  • Politics, Philosophy & Public Affairs News
  • Student Affairs
  • Student profiles
  • Undergraduate education

Student Affairs Staff Spotlight: Stephon Harris (May 2021)

Each month, Student Affairs recognizes one of its outstanding staff members for their hard work, dedication, and passion for serving the UW Tacoma community.

April 30, 2021
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  • Staff Profiles
  • Student Affairs

Helping Students find Homes

Two local housing resources, Koz on Market and Koz at the Dome, work to provide students with consistent and reliable housing for the school year. 

April 27, 2021
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  • Student Affairs

Healthcare Leadership students launch Husky Vaccine Task Force

Goals include spreading the word about the importance of getting a COVID-19 vaccine and recruiting volunteers to work at and help organize vaccine clinics in Pierce County.

April 22, 2021
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  • Academic Affairs
  • Community support
  • School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership
  • Student Affairs
  • Student Life
  • Undergraduate education