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10 Reasons You’ll Love UW Tacoma
Whether you are looking for academic excellence, real-world experience or a campus that feels exciting and personal, here are 10 reasons you'll love UW Tacoma.
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UW Tacoma to host tribute event celebrating legacy of Bill Philip
The event, "A Tribute to the Life & Impact of Bill Philip," will bring together family members, community leaders, colleagues and friends to reflect on Philip's contributions to Tacoma, the South Sound and the University.
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UW Tacoma researcher earns NSF CAREER Award for developing innovative cryopreservation technologies
Associate Professor Zhiquan (Andy) Shu’s work in organ preservation has earned national recognition for improving access to life-saving transplants.
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Celebrating UW Tacoma’s Class of 2026
The Class of 2026 received more than 1,600 degrees and joins an alumni network of over 35,000 Tacoma Huskies.
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Transforming Healthcare through Agency, Advocacy and Equity
The UW Tacoma School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership’s inaugural Healthcare Symposium brought together students, scholars and local healthcare leaders to spark conversations and innovative ideas for creating a healthier South Sound.
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Powering student-centered learning
At Kent Laboratory Academy, a unique partnership with UW Tacoma’s School of Education is helping shape a more personalized, whole-child approach to learning — one student at a time.
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UW Tacoma celebrates recipients of the 2026 Distinguished Awards
From innovative teaching and research to transformative community engagement, this year’s distinguished award recipients exemplify outstanding contributions that advance UW Tacoma’s mission and impact.
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Accelerating healthcare breakthroughs through privacy-preserving AI
Under the leadership of Professor Martine De Cock, UW Tacoma researchers are harnessing privacy‑preserving AI to advance rare disease research while safeguarding patient data.
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Two Tacoma Huskies honored for commitment to civic and community service
This year’s Student Civic Leadership Award recipients include UW Tacoma students Michael Allosada, a sophomore studying Politics, Philosophy and Economics, and Raven Tyler, a graduate student studying community planning.
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From Tacoma to Tokyo
Following a trip to Tokyo to attend UW Converge, UW Tacoma student Abdiaziz “Abdi” Farah reflects on the perspective, connections and possibilities he’s gained while abroad.
