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Tabitha Espina: Writing the Invitation

As UW Tacoma’s new writing director, Tabitha Espina wants to celebrate students in all their strengths.

March 15, 2024

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Courtney Acoff, ‘10, is a Community Cornerstone

She credits UW Tacoma with instilling in her the desire to give back to her community. She tells her story at the 2024 Unity Breakfast celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 12, 2024

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The Road Taken

Assistant Teaching Professor Sarah A. Chavez had a decision to make, choosing between two life paths. The road she chose brought her to UW Tacoma.

October 27, 2023

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Huatong Sun Wins DEI Award

The Association for Business Communication has presented its 2022 Distinction in the Practice of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion award to Dr. Huatong Sun.

May 12, 2023

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Getting Ready to Rock

A behind-the-scenes look at Theater at UW Tacoma's first musical.

March 15, 2023

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A Milestone for UW Tacoma’s Theater Program

The program is partnering with the Tacoma Little Theatre to mount it’s biggest production yet, the “jukebox” musical “Rock of Ages.”

January 13, 2023

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Building Connections

UW Tacoma alumna Nadia Caldwell is using the skills she developed on campus to help bridge divides.

December 8, 2022

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Jai'Shon Berry: Embracing the Moment

ASUWT President Jai'Shon Berry took his mother's words to heart: renew your commitment every single day and work hard for it.

September 28, 2022

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Listening, Learning, Leading

Natalie Eschenbaum's experience in higher education gave her the tools and insight needed to lead the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences as its new dean.

September 22, 2022

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Kendall Burch: Stepping Stones to Commitment

Years of exposure to Spanish-speaking cultures and a turn of duty with the U.S. Army have led Kendall Burch to his dream of becoming a medical doctor.

June 11, 2022

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