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Angel Gabriel Cabrera Silva, Assistant Professor of International Law, appeared before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in Brazil to argue for the recognition of democracy as a human right with social, political and economic considerations. He authored a blog post about the experience for the UW Center for Human Rights.

Bonnie Becker, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Success, and Amanda Figueroa, Associate Vice Chancellor for Social Mobility, were featured on The Connected College Podcast with Elliot Felix. In the episode, they discuss how UW Tacoma is advancing student success through collaboration, continuous improvement and an affinity for practical, action-oriented solutions.

Robin Evans-Agnew, Professor of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership, co-authored an opinion piece for the Tacoma News Tribune alongside Alexandria Drake of the University of Puget Sound. Together, they call for Washington communities to come together in defense of public health.

Milgard School of Business student Evan Garner earned the top prize at the university’s 2026 Investment Challenge after debuting a successful AI investment model.

Ilā Ravichandran, Assistant Professor of Legal Studies, has co-authored "Imperial Policing: Weaponized Data in Carceral Chicago" with the Policing in Chicago Research Group. Developed in collaboration with community organizations engaged in policing reform efforts, the book explores how data tools and inter-agency coordination shape policing practices in communities of color.

Hui Suk So, Assistant Teaching Professor and Director of the Financial Literacy Initiative at the Milgard School Center for Financial Wellness, appeared on Good Day Seattle to discuss how Tacoma Huskies are gaining money management skills alongside their degrees.

With the rise of car-centric city planning over the past century, Tacoma aims to become a community where cars aren't required for residents to access basic needs. Associate Professor Rubén Casas is quoted.

Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange joined KBTC’s public‑affairs program to talk about the university’s plans for new student housing and dining facilities.

UW Tacoma Professor Carolyn West's research underscores a critical gap in how gender-based violence is recorded and understood, raising urgent concerns about women’s safety and who should be held accountable at the policy level.