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Meet Tacoma's "Husky 100" students

Seven remarkable students who are making the most of their time at UW Tacoma.

April 29, 2024
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  • School of Social Work & Criminal Justice

Phillip Dontje: For the Love of Math

When not delving into algebraic topology, Army veteran Phillip Dontje, ’23, B.S. Mathematics, is raising his children and preparing for his upcoming Ph.D. studies.

June 7, 2023
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Nyah Laureta: The Science of Inspiration

Inspired by her mother, Nyah Laureta, '23 (B.S. biomedical sciences) is well on her way to her dream of becoming a physician.

June 6, 2023
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Ed Kolodziej Named a National Champion on Global Environmental Issues

UW Tacoma Professor Ed Kolodziej represented the U.S. for the prestigious Frontiers Planet Prize honoring “impactful research breakthroughs” in global sustainability science.

May 8, 2023
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  • School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
  • Center for Urban Waters
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Carrying the Weight

Alumna Victoria Nuon's education has been transformative for her and her family.

April 3, 2023
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Chasing Her Dreams

UW Tacoma senior Angel Reddy's interest in science and travel opened doors for her both on and off campus.

March 1, 2023
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  • Global Affairs
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Practicing Medicine

Majoring in biomedical sciences is helping junior Christian "CJ" James further his dream of becoming a physician.

January 12, 2023
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Center for Urban Waters Work Highlighted as U.S. EPA Announces $36M in Puget Sound Funding

Local, state, federal and tribal science and policy leaders cited work by UW Tacoma/WSU’s Washington Stormwater Center to identify a toxic tire preservative.

October 21, 2022
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The Misfit Scientist

Assistant Professor Anna Groat Carmona's time as a self described "outsider" ultimately led her to a Fulbright to study infectious disease.

October 6, 2022
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