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Omari Amili: Navigating the Post-Prison Pathway

Omari Amili, 2023-24 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient and new Husky Post Prison Pathways program director, shares his vision for welcoming and supporting previously incarcerated people like himself.

March 28, 2024

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A Sense of Belonging

Serving students who were part of the foster care system, Meraf Geberehiwot works to create a sense of security, belonging and acceptance.

February 9, 2024

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Building Connections and Community

As UW Tacoma's student involvement maestro, Conor Leary combines a flair for the programmatic with his desire to help students get the most out of their on-campus experience.

November 20, 2023

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Encouraging Financial Wellness

Several new initiatives are helping instill financial literacy and resiliency into the UW Tacoma student body.

October 9, 2023

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A Ph.D. for Tacoma

With its first cohort of students, UW Tacoma’s Ph.D. in computer science is already making a big impact on students, research and the South Sound community.

June 29, 2023

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Merisa Jones: Educational Sovereignty

Carrying on the traditions of her education-oriented family, Marisa Jones, ’23, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, is fulfilling her sacred obligations to future generations.

June 14, 2023