Guiding the Way Forward
UW Tacoma advisor Isabella Webb is using her international experience and her Aboriginal heritage to help students find their way in college.
Root Cause
UW Tacoma Assistant Professor Sunny Cheng's research focuses on mental health, particularly the impact of early intervention and screening.
Law School and More
In addition to providing law school prep, Legal Pathways advises on careers that don't require a J.D.
The Jury is In
UW Tacoma's Legal Pathways program succeeds in readying students and alumni for the law.
Puget Sound Institute to Host Scientific Forum on Low-Oxygen Problem
A UW Tacoma research group will bring together scientists from around the region to build consensus on solutions to a vexing and harmful water quality issue.
UW Tacoma in the News
Housing boom around University Village: Will it be a real Seattle neighborhood?
Associate Professor Rubén Casas, who studies urban environments, is quoted on whether a privately-owned retail center can offer true public and civic engagement.
Puget Soundkeeper announces intent to sue City of SeaTac, others over stormwater discharges
Research by Associate Professor Ed Kolodziej and the Center for Urban Waters on the role of 6PPD-quinone in the pre-spawn mortality of coho salmon is the centerpiece of Puget Soundkeeper's lawsuit.
Mass Shooters' Most Common Trait--Their Gender--Gets Little Press Attention
Social Work & Criminal Justice associate professor Eric Madfis is quoted on socialization of men and boys in American society.
Tacoma’s Zoning Changes Mapped: Frequency Is Freedom
Assistant Professor Rubén Casas and co-author Kevin Le explore Tacoma zoning, transit and parking issues through an imaginary conversation between long-time and new city residents.
The crime that put Tacoma on the map: Death of a timber scion hearkens back to city’s past
An obituary for George Weyerhaeuser Sr., who died on June 11 at the age of 95, cites one of his many civic accomplishments as including development of the University of Washington Tacoma
The Roe v. Wade decision is "pushing people into psychological crisis," mental health expert warns
Professor Carolyn West addresses the mental health impact of the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court on those dealing with unsafe intimate partner relationships.
Partnerships fuel removal of toxic tires from Washington’s waters
Research by Associate Professor Ed Kolodziej and the Center for Urban Waters into 6PPD-quinone is giving new impetus to statewide partnerships that remove old tires from the state's marine waters.
You didn’t get into the University of Washington’s acclaimed computer science program. Now what?
A follow-up to an earlier story about capacity constraints at UW Allen School, this showcases UW Tacoma's computer science program, with photos of and quotes from students, alumni and faculty.
Armed teachers? More cops? None of these things prevent school shootings, UWT expert says
Associate Professor Eric Madfis is a nationally-recognized expert on school violence. News Tribune columnist Matt Driscoll talks to him about the role of threat assessment, and the importance of students having trusting relationships with school personnel.
Seattle, Greater Puget Sound Business Affiliates Hosting Women-Owned Business Pitch Contest
KeyBank, UW Foster School of Business, UW Tacoma Milgard School of Business and TheWMarketplace are hosting a pitch contest for women-owned businesses in the Puget Sound area.
Incogify LLC Founders Win 2022 Fintech Incubator Challenge
Jurors for the competition, co-sponsored by the Milgard School of Business and Sound Credit Union, selected an insurance-shopping app developed by Arshdeep Mann and Gaganjeet Singh.
First-ever doctoral program on Tribal lands meets in-person for the first time
Students in the Muckleshoot cohort of UW Tacoma's Ed.D. program have been working remotely since the pandemic began.
By the Numbers
Annemarie Martin's desire to study abroad ultimately led her to UW Tacoma as both a student and employee.
PDC Launches Redesigned Certificate in Leadership Essentials
The Professional Development Center's refreshed program has no application, requires no recommendations or nominations and does not need to be taken in a specific order.
Down to Business
Alumnus Michael Jordan, '14, is using the skills he honed at UW Tacoma to help Black-owned businesses in Pierce County.
Ka Yee Yeung: ‘Inspiring Academic Female Founder’
Ka Yee Yeung, bioinformatics professor in SET and co-founder of BioDepot LLC, was recently interviewed by Osage University Partners for their series on female start-up founders.