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The Thai Guys

Inspired by their immigrant parents, ‘Thai Guys’ and UW alumni Nuk, Nut and Note Suwanchote are aiming to change the conversation on Asian culture.

May 23, 2024
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Omari Amili: Navigating the Post-Prison Pathway

Omari Amili, 2023-24 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient and new Husky Post Prison Pathways program director, shares his vision for welcoming and supporting previously incarcerated people like himself.

March 28, 2024
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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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UWT NextGen Civic Leader Corps Program Builds Impact

The NextGen Civic Leader Corps Program expands to 24 students in just two quarters, with government and non profit partnerships opening up experiential learning in civic engagement.

March 9, 2024
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Shared Futures Tackles Organizational Racism with Philip "Sharp Skills" Jacobs

The IIGE's Shared Futures networking event on February 28 featured Tacoma based entrepreneur, hip-hop artist, and author Philip “Sharp Skills” Jacobs, who provided a demo of Reveal the Elephant a game based on his book, Elephant in the Room.

March 7, 2024
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IBJ's THRIVE CENTER TAKES FORM IN GID LAB

The Institute for Black Justice envisions a multicultural, integrated services delivery hub to serve communities in need. Design workshops and prototype testing from November 2023-February 2024 facilitated by the GID Lab produced a prototype of the THRIVE CENTER.

March 5, 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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Never More Alone, Never More Connected

Via Project AAPI Thrive, Nestor Enguerra, Jr., is working to bring Asian American and Pacific Islander students from the margins to the center of higher education.

December 7, 2023
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Lagrant Foundation and Microsoft and Office of Equity and Inclusion

The Microsoft Fireside Chat, a significant event made possible with support from The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF), brought together students from the University of Washington's Tacoma, Seattle, and Bothell campuses to connect with leaders in business and communication.

November 15, 2023
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