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Upholding Democracy

Turan Kayaoğlu believes that democracy, rule of law and human rights will prevail in all societies. His research into the Middle East gives him that hope.
Second Act

Theater at UW Tacoma goes virtual with the upcoming performance of "The Book of Andy."
Virtual Outreach

UW Tacoma alumna Christian Bell is using skills she honed at UW Tacoma to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in Pierce County.
2020: A Year to Remember

From bee-keeping to salmon saving, 2020 showed the determination and perseverance of the UW Tacoma community.
After Prison

Omari Amili spent time in prison before earning three degrees from UW Tacoma. He interviews 10 other people who graduated after they got out.

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Can new book help recreate erased history of Tacoma's once-thriving Japanese community? Subscription

Professor Lisa Hoffman and Associate Professor Mary Hanneman have published a new book about the history of the Japanese American community in Tacoma.

The News Tribune

January 11, 2021

Historic home movie footage discovered of devastating Tacoma theater fire

Alumnus Mick Flaaen and history instructors Kim Davenport and Michael Sullivan are quoted on the fire that destroyed Tacoma's Music Box Theater in 1963. Flaaen recently restored home movie footage provided by retired Tacoma firefighter Matt Holm.

King 5 Evening

January 8, 2021

6 ways to get through a lockdown

Cassandra Nichols, director of UW Tacoma's Counseling & Psychological Services, offers six ways to get through and thrive during the pandemic lockdown.

Inland Empire Community News

January 5, 2021

The UW turned 2020 into a course. You're invited to check it out Subscription

Sharon Laing and Carolyn West participated in "2020: The Course," a tri-campus quarter-long examination of the historic year. The lectures are now available for public viewing.

The Seattle Times

December 30, 2020

In for a renewed fight? Why Seattle-area LGBTQ+ rights advocates are nervous about the new Supreme Court Subscription

Law & Policy student Dorian Taylor's experiences of discrimination are described in a feature story on what impact the U.S. Supreme Court may have on LGBTQ+ rights.

The Seattle Times

December 20, 2020

Opinion: Cutting Tacoma police budget just 1 percent is big mistake that gets zero headlines Subscription

Assistant Professor Ken Cruz calls the Tacoma City Council's recent passage of a 1% reduction in the Police Department's budget a "token gesture," especially in light of recent civic activism calling for funding of alternative methods of de-escalation.

The News Tribune

December 19, 2020

Public College In Every State With The Best ROI

UW Tacoma provides the best return on investment of public colleges in Washington, according to a Stacker ranking based on a recent Georgetown University study.

Stacker

December 19, 2020

What is a Community Land Trust? And could one help with Tacoma’s homelessness crisis? Subscription

This feature story provides an in-depth explanation of CLTs. A 2017 op-ed by Urban Studies Assistant Professor Anaid Yerena calling for CLTs in the South Sound region is cited.

The News Tribune

December 18, 2020

How The Tenacious Coyote Conquered North America

For Connecticut Public Radio, hosts Carmen Baskauf and Lucy Nalpathanchil interview Assistant Professor Chris Schell and Carol Henger of the Bronx Zoo about the spread of coyotes as dominant carnivores in urban areas.

Connecticut Public Radio

December 11, 2020