Never More Alone, Never More Connected
Via Project AAPI Thrive, Nestor Enguerra, Jr., is working to bring Asian American and Pacific Islander students from the margins to the center of higher education.
Welcoming Dr. Amanda Walker, new Vice Chancellor for Advancement
After serving in similar roles at The Evergreen State College and Purchase College in New York State, Dr. Amanda Walker is ready to grow support for UW Tacoma's boundless ambitions.
UW Tacoma Best College for Veterans in NW, says Military Times
UW Tacoma is the number one college for veterans in the Northwest, according to a 2023 ranking by Military Times.
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.
Assembling a Company
Building a business isn’t as easy as building big-box furniture, but serial entrepreneur, Army vet and two-time UW alumnus Steve Buchanan has an advantage via his partnership with UW Tacoma.
UW Tacoma in the News
Showcasing the Pacific Northwest: McKinstry Co. helped STEM find a new home at the University of Washington
Innovative systems in UW Tacoma's new Milgard Hall include custom-designed modular pods containing electrical, low-voltage, plumbing and mechanical systems such as lighting, fire detectors and sprinklers.
Johns Hopkins Welcomes Second Cohort of Vivien Thomas Scholars
Former student Arabelis Wally has received a prestigious fellowship at Johns Hopkins University that will support her graduate work. The Thomas Scholarship is awarded to "exceptional students from ... minority-serving institutions to pursue PhDs in STEM fields ... ."
Wildfire season in Washington state: How prescribed burns could reduce danger
Associate professor Maureen Kennedy gives an in-depth audio interview about the value of prescribed fires in reducing forest fuel loads to mitigate the severity of wildfires.
Rolling car tires into the global circular economy
The average tire contains more than 400 chemicals and compounds, including 6PPD, a tire preservative that transforms to 6PPD-quinone in the environment. Researchers at UW Tacoma and WSU Puyallup discovered 6PPD toxicity. The Center for Urban Waters' Ed Kolodziej is quoted.
Tacoma Hilltop Streetcar Extension Opening Set with September 16 Celebration
Author Rubén Casas is an assistant professor in Culture, Arts & Communication and an adjunct assistant professor in the School of Urban Studies.
‘Girl dinner’ broke the internet. Here’s what nutritionists think about it.
Psychology professor Kima Cargill is quoted on the health and diet impacts of the latest social media buzz -- "girl dinner."
Puyallup Tribe Donates More Than $1.1M to Local Organizations
Gifts include $50,000 to UW Tacoma's Puget Sound Institute to support the Collaborative Leadership Project, an oral history of the so-called "fish wars."
Institutions are blending K12 and higher ed to improve student equity. Here’s how
Pathways to Promise is a UW Tacoma guaranteed admissions program with eleven school districts in the Puget Sound area, including Tacoma Public Schools.
Tribes call for national ban on salmon-killing chemical in car tires
Three NW tribes have petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency to ban 6PPD, a salmon-killing tire found in urban streams worldwide. Research by scientists at UW Tacoma is described.
Why tires — not tailpipes — are spewing more pollution from your cars
Scientists have slowly been learning that rubber tires are a bigger source of pollution than vehicle tailpipes. UW Tacoma researchers discovered that a tire preservative, 6PPD, kills salmon in Puget Sound waters before they have a chance to spawn.
Veteran Appreciation at UW Tacoma
Events and ceremonies include flag planting along the Prairie Line Trail, Sergeant Husky’s Operation Turkey Drop, the Wounded Warrior Project brunch, and an appreciation ceremony and dinner at the Museum of Glass.
Enrollment Turns the Corner on Pandemic Recovery
UW Tacoma enrolled 4,790 students at all levels in 2023, marking a shift that signals a post-pandemic recovery.
The Road Taken
Assistant Teaching Professor Sarah A. Chavez had a decision to make, choosing between two life paths. The road she chose brought her to UW Tacoma.
“Simply Something I Do”
Dr. Sharon Laing is being recognized by the American Public Health Association for the excellence and impact of her mentoring.
Indigenous Humanities at UW Tacoma Summer Institute
A dozen students from eight Indigenous communities came together to burnish their research skills and create poetry, film and art during a week-long, hands-on institute.
Encouraging Financial Wellness
Several new initiatives are helping instill financial literacy and resiliency into the UW Tacoma student body.