A longtime supporter of UW Tacoma and a leader in the South Sound business community, James A. Milgard, Sr. was one of the namesakes of the Milgard School of Business.
The award honors his efforts on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic and involvement with the UW Department of Surgery, UW Transplant Advisory Council, American Society of Transplantation, demonstrating leadership, research, and advocacy to improve health outcomes across the state.
Professor Carolyn West says the quiet part out loud — speaking publicly and raising awareness on the often stigmatized topics of domestic violence and sexual assault.
"Super lawyer” Craig Sims and educator Bonita Lee will keynote the event and the Dream Awards will recognize work to promote equity, justice and civil rights.
One of the largest federal grants UW Tacoma has ever received, it will help support students and local school districts improve counseling and psychology resources.