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

Divya McMillin cropped — Dr. Divya McMillin
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.

"The Builder": Read more about Dr. McMillin's pivotal work in shaping UWT and the IIGE

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Programs

Thinking of joining Global Honors? Now's the time! The Global Honors Program has reduced our credit requirements for Global Honors Distinction and certificate pathways. Complete the Global Honors online interest form or email ghonors@uw.edu for more information.

Global Honors Program

The Global Honors Program is UW Tacoma's interdisciplinary campus honors program, adding distinction to the bachelor's degree.

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Global Innovation and Design Lab

The Global Innovation and Design (GID) Lab promotes innovation through design thinking across the UW Tacoma campus.

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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.

News and Upcoming Events

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