Welcome to the Institute for Innovation and Global Engagement (IIGE) at UW Tacoma

Associate Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Global Engagement, Professor of Global Media Studies
Our mission is to create the conditions for ethical global engagement and produce innovative solutions through interdisciplinary research, inclusive practice and community engagement.
The IIGE advances the University of Washington's imperative to be boundless, and adds momentum to UW Tacoma's strategic goal to advance global learning.
Programs
Thinking of joining Global Honors? Now's the time! The Global Honors Program has reduced our credit requirements for Global Honors Distinction. All new students will be considered for the Global Merit Scholar Award (up to $750). Click here to apply to the Global Honors Program today!
Global Honors Program
The Global Honors Program is UW Tacoma's interdisciplinary campus honors program, adding distinction to the bachelor's degree.
Global Innovation and Design Lab
The Global Innovation and Design (GID) Lab promotes innovation through design thinking across the UW Tacoma campus.
COVID-19 INFORMATION
The University of Washington Tacoma is currently following the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the State of Washington's guidelines concerning COVID-19. At this time, the Institute for Innovation and Global Engagement is operating on a hybrid basis. Please CONTACT US with any questions.