Cheryl Greengrove collects samples on the Puget Sound with students

Curiosity in bloom

After three decades at UW Tacoma, Associate Professor Cheryl Greengrove has helped build science programs, mentor generations of students and study the changing waters of the Salish Sea. Now, an unusual bloom of harmful algae in Hood Canal has presented a new mystery: one that challenges what scientists thought they knew about a toxin-producing organism called Alexandrium. For Greengrove, the unanswered questions are exactly what make the work worthwhile.
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Two-room Montana schoolhouse hosts UW Tacoma professor for artist residency

For nearly 20 years, a historic schoolhouse has hosted artists, writers, musicians and more for a live-work residency in a tiny Montana town of just 25 people. Two Dot Schoolhouse, stewarded by Seattle artist Ruth Marie Tomlinson, offered Assistant Professor Yixuan Pan an inspiring space to prepare for her upcoming solo exhibition at SUNY Binghamton.
Seattle Magazine
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Bumble pivots to let men make the first move: Digital rhetoric expert from UW Tacoma weighs in

The dating app Bumble, whose trademark feature required women to initiate connections with potential love matches, has seemingly changed course. Associate Professor Riki Thompson argues that this reversal — allowing men to send the first message — is Bumble's attempt to stay relevant in a crowded market and an ever-changing dating scene.
Wired
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What's ahead for UW Tacoma's next dorm and first dining hall

Our next residence hall is officially on the way! When it opens in late 2029, the facility will accommodate nearly 500 additional students and include UW Tacoma’s first on-campus dining hall as we shift gears from commuter campus to college town.
Tacoma News Tribune
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Grit makes a Survivor

From Tacoma Husky to Survivor finalist, Sage Ahrens-Nichols (MSW ‘24) has never followed a conventional path. Long before the final elimination, Sage was getting acquainted with the human condition by studying social work at UW Tacoma. Those lessons helped her compete on one of television’s toughest stages.

10 Reasons You’ll Love UW Tacoma

Whether you are looking for academic excellence, real-world experience or a campus that feels exciting and personal, here are 10 reasons you'll love UW Tacoma.

Education changed her life. Now, it's her life's work

As a student, Diana Algomeda (BA '19, M.Ed. '22) emerged as a compassionate and effective leader on campus. Today, as the latest recipient of UW Tacoma’s Distinguished Alumni Award, she continues to champion equitable access to education through her career.

Where curiosity meets community

At UW Tacoma, undergraduate students have ample opportunities to engage in research that tackles complex questions and creates tangible community solutions.