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.

Over the past few months, the Facilities team has been working diligently behind the scenes to repair and reimagine our campus, better serving our community.

Welcome back for another exciting academic year at the University of Washington Tacoma! For those who are new, including students, staff, and faculty, we are delighted to welcome you as a Tacoma Husky.

We celebrate national heritage and history months at UW Tacoma to build bridges of understanding. We are deeply proud of the rich backgrounds and life experiences represented within our Tacoma Husky community.

We are writing with an important update to share about UW Tacoma’s AAPI THRIVE Project. Recently, the U.S. Department of Education announced it will end several national grant programs for Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) nationwide, including funding for AAPI THRIVE.

Beginning this fall, you will notice an increased presence of Campus Safety Officers in parking lots and transportation areas.