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Welcoming Dr. Amanda Walker, new Vice Chancellor for Advancement

After serving in similar roles at The Evergreen State College and Purchase College in New York State, Dr. Amanda Walker is ready to grow support for UW Tacoma's boundless ambitions.

December 5, 2023
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Building Connections and Community

As UW Tacoma's student involvement maestro, Conor Leary combines a flair for the programmatic with his desire to help students get the most out of their on-campus experience.

November 20, 2023
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Enrollment Turns the Corner on Pandemic Recovery

UW Tacoma enrolled 4,790 students at all levels in 2023, marking a shift that signals a post-pandemic recovery.

October 27, 2023
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Dawg Bites Revisited

Saturday, April 29, 2023 UW Tacoma and the Milgard School of Business hosted the first ever Dawg Bites. A Family Fun community event. We sat down with one of the organizers to learn more.

June 20, 2023
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Chancellor Lange on Women in STEM and Education

“I am inspired by women who get up every day and do what’s right for their families and communities.”

April 3, 2023
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Lange honored on Business Journal’s Power 100

Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange was chosen from a pool of over 200 nominees. The Power 100 is considered a “shortlist” for the publication’s Executive of the Year award.

October 27, 2022
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UW Tacoma Will Be Best Regional Public University in Nation

Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange shared her vision for the future of the UW Tacoma campus: more students, more academic programs, more collaboration, more equitable economic development.

October 14, 2022
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  • Milgard School of Business
  • School of Engineering & Technology
  • Sustainability

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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  • Undergraduate education