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Building sign for The HUB: Federal Way Higher Education Center

The HUB: Federal Way Higher Education Center to Open

September 10, 2021

A new center will provide access to adult education and student support services through a partnership of UW Tacoma, Highline College, the City of Federal Way and Federal Way Public Schools.

Dr. Vicky Carwein, former UW Tacoma Chancellor, and William Andrews, retired engineer, Pacific Northwest National Labs

The Knowledge Generators

September 2, 2021

A new research Ph.D. at UW Tacoma is a major milestone for campus, the community, and the donors that are helping make it possible.

UW Tacoma senior Andre Jimenez stands by group of trees. He is wearing a dark suit. Behind him is an art installation that depicts rivers of the world. The rivers are blue.

Reset & Redefine

August 19, 2021

ASUWT President Andre Jimenez sees the pandemic as an opportunity to rethink the student experience at UW Tacoma.

Patrick Pow, UW Tacoma Vice Chancellor for Information Technology

Always Thinking Ahead

August 12, 2021

Expanding support for college-bound Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders is a top priority for Patrick Pow.

Fire burning in South Tacoma. Student Ashley Young was first on the scene to help residents escape the blaze.

Veteran, Football Player, Lifesaver

July 21, 2021

UW Tacoma student Ashley Young, Air Force veteran and women’s pro tackle football player, responded quickly when she saw a fire break out in a Tacoma neighborhood.

Margarita Gonzalez, '21, B.A. Social Welfare

“I Can Do Something to Change That”

June 11, 2021

Growing up in Puyallup as part of the immigrant community and as the daughter of the owners of a popular restaurant, Margarita Gonzalez learned early that she could succeed with the help of those around her.

Madeline Zent, '21, B.S. Computer Science & Systems

The Intrepid Among Us

June 10, 2021

With her ice axe in hand, Madeline Zent is breaking new ground for the underrepresented in her field of computer science and on the slopes.

Michael Villalpando, '21, B.A. Healthcare Leadership

A Higher Level of Healthcare

June 10, 2021

Michael Villalpando, a paramedic by training, has earned a degree in healthcare leadership as a stepping-stone to becoming a physician assistant.

Veronica Ramirez Ramsay, '21, B.A. Healthcare Leadership

The Joy of the Servant Leader

June 10, 2021

Veronica Ramirez Ramsay spends her time in the service of others, committed to bringing her healthcare leadership skills to her community.

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