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Welcome to a new academic year at UW Tacoma

Sheila Edwards Lange, Ph.D., Chancellor
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.

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month

Sheila Edwards Lange, Ph.D., Chancellor
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.

Changes with AAPI THRIVE following federal grant decisions

Sheila Edwards Lange, Ph.D., Chancellor
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.

Campus Safety Enhances Parking Enforcement and Campus Presence

James Sinding, Associate Director, Campus Safety & Transportation Operations
Beginning this fall, you will notice an increased presence of Campus Safety Officers in parking lots and transportation areas.

Welcome and updates from Academic Affairs

Andrew Harris, Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
I hope that you have had a restorative summer. Please see below several important transitions, updates and resources for Academic Affairs.

Welcome Dr. Yoko Furukawa, new Director of the Office of Research

Andrew Harris, Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
I am pleased to share the news that Dr. Yoko Furukawa will join the UW Tacoma Office of Research as our new director beginning Sept. 8.

Together in Pride

Sheila Edwards Lange, Ph.D., Chancellor
Throughout the months of June and July, we celebrate Pride and honor the LGBTQIA+ community — comprising of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, and other individuals whose identities are part of this vibrant spectrum.

On Juneteenth, our work remains unfinished

Sheila Edwards Lange, Ph.D., Chancellor
Just four years ago, Juneteenth received unanimous support in the U.S. Senate and became our newest federal holiday. Juneteenth is a much-needed cause for celebration.

Introducing Kortext for Ebooks and Digital Materials

Joe Lawless, Chief Strategy Officer
Starting Autumn quarter 2025, our bookstore partner, Follett Higher Education, is introducing Kortext, a new ebook platform that will improve the student and faculty experience with digital course materials.

In Gratitude and Remembrance

Sheila Edwards Lange, Ph.D., Chancellor
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