UW Tacoma in the media
Recent mentions of UW Tacoma in the news
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Hometown Hero: Federal Way veteran, researcher isn’t deterred by death
Biomedical sciences student and Army veteran Melissa Swain is a Federal Way Mirror Hometown Hero and a Soroptomist Club Live Your Dream scholarship recipient. Tragedy led to her role as a single mother and a research intern with the King County Medical Examiner's office.
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UW Tacoma holds business plan competition with $30K prize
The 2023 VIBE Business Plan Competition is open to all Washington college students and those who graduated between 2020 and 2022. Submissions are due Feb. 3.
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The Russell Family Foundation Announces Class 10 of Jane's Fellowship Program
The 10th cohort of this leadership program includes alumna and current Master of Social Work student Christina Qiao, '19, alumnus Jake Nau, '17, and current social welfare student Maira Mariscal.
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Rachel Endo: Making history and lasting change at UW Tacoma
This in-depth profile of UW Tacoma's Dean of the School of Education describes Dr. Endo's experience as a first-generation student and academic leader.
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Opinion: When the homeless die on the street, the trauma multiplies. My neighbor is an example
Former faculty member and alumna Jan Runbeck writes about recent deaths of local housing advocate Maureen Howard and Terry, a homeless individual. She calls for their deaths “to be the impetus for making our country a better place for all, the fortunate and the forgotten.”
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How America Has Failed to Achieve MLK's Vision for Economic Justice
In a panel discussion on San Francisco's largest public radio station, UW Tacoma Professor Emeritus Michael Honey provides an historical analysis of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s quest for economic justice.
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Opinion: Why Washington's capital gains tax should be upheld
UW Tacoma Economics Professor Katie Baird calls on the Wash. State Supreme Court to uphold the capital gains tax passed by the Legislature in its 2021 session, in order to adequately fund child care, especially for rural areas of the state.
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This local park might get a sprayground, fire pits. Here’s your chance to weigh in
A UW Tacoma Urban Design studio class partnered with the city of Sumner to recommend redesigns to downtown Sumner streets and parks. The City is now seeking public input on the changes.
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How Tacoma’s yearlong guaranteed income experiment fared
UW Tacoma alumna Abigail Lawson and others are interviewed about the impact of Tacoma's guaranteed basic income pilot, called GRIT.
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Tollefson Plaza Can Become Tacoma's Connected Heart
Assistant Professor Rubén Casas discusses the potential to activate a downtown Tacoma plaza adjacent to campus.
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Interview - Benjamin Mieches
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What's a polycule? An expert on polyamory explains
Riki Thompson, associate professor of digital rhetoric and writing studies, describes the fundamentals of polyamory in the wake of news coverage of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX.
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Project Aims to Elevate Pierce County's Entrepreneurial Support System
The William Factory Small Business Incubator, recently relocated to Tacoma Community College, has launched a project to coordinate Pierce County's entrepreneurial ecosystem. UW Tacoma's VIBE incubator is mentioned.
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How To Help Loved Ones In Abusive Relationships
Dr. Carolyn West provides tips on how to help loved ones in emotionally and physically abusive relationships. Red Table Talk is a talk show co-hosted by Jada Pinkett Smith.
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Inspiring Youngsters Leveraging Science And Technology For Improving Human Life
Forbes contributor and venture capitalist Taarini Kaur Dang celebrates 13 young people he has met who are "driving the change they want to see in the world," including Armaan Thakker, who worked with SET's Ankur Teredesai on research into ICU sepsis prediction in trauma patients.
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Milgard Hall Ushers In New Era For UWT
Milgard Hall is the newest academic building to be built at UW Tacoma. Opening in Jan. 2023, it will house the Milgard School of Business, teaching and lab spaces for the School of Engineering & Technology, and the Global Innovation & Design Lab.
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Scientists link common tire chemical to mass Coho salmon deaths
In 2019, research by the Center for Urban Waters, led by Ed Kolodziej and then-colleague Zhenyu Tian identified 6PPD-quinone, a derivative of a rubber tire preservative, as the substance that kills coho salmon before they have a chance to spawn.
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The TNT Editorial Board just got larger and more diverse. Meet our new community members
Amanda Figueroa, UW Tacoma's senior director for student transitions and success, has been appointed as a community representative to The News Tribune's editorial board.
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Dr. Riki Thompson - An Academic Perspective on the Online Dating Industry
A British dating industry trade publication interviews Riki Thompson, associate professor of writing studies and digital rhetoric.
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As Teen Loneliness Rates Soar, Schools May Be Making It Worse, Scientists Say
Tacoma Public Schools' work on social and emotional learning, supported by UW Tacoma, has helped the district buck the national trend of increasing rates of depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation among America's teenagers.
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LED lights could contribute to massive carbon reductions
This examination of the lifecycle of LED bulbs quotes Heather Dillon, professor of mechanical engineering, who studies the performance of lighting products.
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Hydro company to pay $500k for spill of artificial turf in Puyallup River
The Center for Urban Waters detected 6PPD-quinone, a rubber preservative derivative known to be toxic to coho salmon, in material used to renovate the Puyallup River's Electron Dam.
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Alum Michael Kilmer honored with UW Distinguished Alumni Veteran Award
Twenty years ago, it would have been easy—and understandable—for SIAS alum Michael Kilmer to turn his back on the armed forces. Instead, he has dedicated his life to helping fellow veterans.
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Professor publishes memoir about her time in the Peace Corps
Economics professor Katie Baird's new book, "Growing Mangos in the Desert," is reviewed in a UW student newspaper.
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A name for themselves
Assistant professor Vern Harner, who received their Ph.D. from UW in Seattle, played a key role in securing a UW policy change, allowing students to specify a preferred name on university diplomas.
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At Home on Campus
How do students find a sense of belonging at college? SIAS alum and current staff member Margaret Lundberg is featured in this article discussing how the challenges she faced as a non-traditional student fueled a desire to help others.
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Dr. Cornel Pewewardy receives 2022 NIEA Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Pewewardy, who teaches an online course for UW Tacoma's education leadership doctorate program, has received a lifetime achievement award from the National Indian Education Association.
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Tacoma's Fawcett Ave. street construction nearing completion
UW Tacoma campus spokesperson John Burkhardt is quoted on the impact of road construction on the campus community.
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Academia becomes economic catalyst for downtown Tacoma
Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange describes her vision for the growth of UW Tacoma - 10,000 students; new housing and dining facilities; equitable and inclusive growth in partnership with the community. Mayor Victoria Woodards and County Supervisor Bruce Dammeier are also quoted.
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UW fan fundraising to feed low-income soldiers' and airmen's families this Thanksgiving
Avid Husky fan Mark Glenn, '95, '01, chose the nickname Sergeant Husky to honor his father, a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. Outfitted in his unmistakable purple tie and vest, gold blazer and purple top hat, he is a familiar figure to UW football-goers.
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The allure of fad diets, and why they fail
Professor of Psychology Kima Cargill co-authored "Anxious Eaters: Why We Fall for Fad Diets" with Janet Chrzan of University of Pennsylvania.
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Powerful women heading up dating apps are framed as young and sexy
Riki Thompson, Assoc. Professor in SIAS, is co-author of a piece in The Conversation about how the women leaders of the two “most powerful dating apps in the world” – Tinder and Bumble – are portrayed in media, vs. how they portray themselves in their personal media spaces.
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As The Urbanist Grows, So Does Our Board
New board members of this non-profit Seattle-based news site include Assistant Professor Rubén Casas and current M.A. Community Planning student Shaun Kuo.
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UW Tacoma Announces SEKISUI Scholarship Winners
The UW Tacoma Professional Development Center awarded its inaugural SEKISUI Emerging Resources Professionals Scholarship to Sandy Kelley, Sabrina Martin and Alexandria Minder-Alamanza.
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Pierce County Council vote to nix worker-verification program vetoed by the executive
Alumnus Adan Espino, representing immigrant-rights organization Mi Centro, is quoted in this report on legislation to ban the use of E-Verify by employers.
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How Stardew Valley Grew The Farm Sim While Harvest Moon Went To Seed
Stardew Valley, the wildly successful farm sim game, was single-handedly authored by UW Tacoma alumnus Eric Barone. Its roots lie in predecessor game Harvest Moon, but the former has taken off while the latter has descended into obscurity.
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Nisqually pilot project may protect streams - and fish
The Center for Urban Waters partnered with many other organizations, including the Nisqually Indian Tribe, to develop a way to reduce a toxic substance in stormwater runoff that kills coho salmon. Research by CUW on the salmon-killer, 6PPD-quinone, is cited.
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Olympia committee starts recruitment process for Police Use of Force Board
Alumnus Adan Espino, '19 (B.A. Law & Policy) is a candidate for the board, and his interview for the position is summarized.
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WSECU Announces Annual Scholarship Receipients
Amanda Sides, '22 (B.A. Accounting), now enrolled in the Milgard School of Business M.S. Accounting program, has received a scholarship from WSECU.
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Ravensara and SR-302: Sipping Coffee and Sitting in Traffic
Owner Tara Froode, '97 (Liberal Studies) has operated Ravensara Espresso, in the early days with her mother, for 23 years. The last several have been challenging with a number of road construction projects.
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The 50 best colleges and universities in the nation for veterans
UW Tacoma is among the 50 best colleges and universities in the nation serving military service members and veterans, according to a ranking by Military Times.
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Learn about Alzheimer’s at annual Pierce County conference, which will be in person
Assoc. Prof. John Finke is a keynote speaker at the annual Pierce County Alzheimer's Conference. He will provide information about medical interventions being explored to treat Alzheimer's.
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Tacoma's Zoning Changes Mapped: Battlegrounds and Obstacle Courses
Assistant Professor Rubén Casas imagines a conversation among residents of Tacoma about zoning issues and parking.
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America’s Best Bang for the Buck Colleges
UW Tacoma is ranked number two in the West in the category of "Best Bang for the Buck" by Washington Monthly magazine, for helping "non-wealthy students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices."
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Suspect arrested in connection with hit-and-run that killed 77-year-old man on Vashon Island
Professor emeritus Rob Crawford is interviewed about his friendship with former UW Tacoma instructor Philip Cushman, who was killed in a hit-and-run collision on Vashon Island.
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The Limits of Human Wisdom | George Mobus
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Minerva Scholarships awarded to 10 local women
One of the scholarships is awarded to Sandy Kelley, who "aims to obtain a certification in human resources management" through UW Tacoma's Professional Development Center.
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Tacoma artist has artwork stolen ahead of gallery opening
A July 23 theft at 253 Collective, an art gallery located on the UW Tacoma campus, is described.
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Lake City Partners announces new Executive Director
William Towey, '15, '17, has been named executive director of Lake City Partners Ending Homelessness.