The Origin of Dune
Dr. EC Cline is quoted on the stature of Dune and Tacoma-born author Frank Herbert in the science fiction canon.
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Education changed her life. Now, it's her life's work
As a student, Diana Algomeda (BA '19, M.Ed. '22) emerged as a compassionate and effective leader on campus. Today, as the latest recipient of UW Tacoma’s Distinguished Alumni Award, she continues to champion equitable access to education through her career.
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Where curiosity meets community
At UW Tacoma, undergraduate students have ample opportunities to engage in research that tackles complex questions and creates tangible community solutions.
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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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William "Bill" Philip, who founded Columbia Bank and championed UW Tacoma, dies at 99
As the founder of Columbia Bank and an influential advocate for higher education in Tacoma, Bill Philip played a key role in the creation of UW Tacoma. Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange reflects on his legacy in a Puget Sound Business Journal article about his passing.
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Bumble pivots to let men make the first move: Digital rhetoric expert from UW Tacoma weighs in
The dating app Bumble, whose trademark feature required women to initiate connections with potential love matches, has seemingly changed course. Associate Professor Riki Thompson argues that this reversal — allowing men to send the first message — is Bumble's attempt to stay relevant in a crowded market and an ever-changing dating scene.
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Professor of Ecology from UW Tacoma dives deep into urban seascapes on This Green Earth podcast
Marine Ecologist and Assistant Professor Eliza Heery joined This Green Earth to discuss urban marine environments, the creatures that inhabit them and how we can be better stewards of our waters.
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