As you prepare for Winter Break — when many of us will be taking time off or working remotely — here are some good reminders.

As we approach the end of the year, we know many of our donors and partner organizations are thinking about their year-end gifts. Our Advancement team is here to help make those contributions as smooth and meaningful as possible.

The Center for Equity and Inclusion (CEI) has experienced a lot of change over the last few years, but our ability to serve students and advance the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion has not wavered.

For students, we know that access to food, housing, healthcare, and other basic needs is essential to your well-being and academic success.

Each November, National Native American Heritage Month invites us to honor the enduring cultural values, knowledge systems, and resilience of Native American and Alaska Native peoples.

This week marks a cherished tradition for our campus — the National First-Generation College Celebration. Through this event, we join colleges and universities across the country in recognizing the courage and commitment displayed by those who have taken a bold step as the first in their families to pursue higher education.

As we begin planning for the 2026-27 fiscal year, I want to share a few updates and outline the process ahead.

At UW Tacoma, we are committed to creating a campus environment that is safe and supportive for everyone who learns, works, and visits here.

With the end of daylight savings time this weekend, we will increasingly be arriving and leaving campus in the dark and often wet weather that can impede visibility.

These updates reflect our commitment and our responsibilities under federal civil rights laws, including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and the ADA, which prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, and other protected characteristics.