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Curiosity in bloom

After three decades at UW Tacoma, Associate Professor Cheryl Greengrove has helped build science programs, mentor generations of students and study the changing waters of the Salish Sea. Now, an unusual bloom of harmful algae in Hood Canal has presented a new mystery: one that challenges what scientists thought they knew about a toxin-producing organism called Alexandrium. For Greengrove, the unanswered questions are exactly what make the work worthwhile.


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Grit makes a Survivor

From Tacoma Husky to Survivor finalist, Sage Ahrens-Nichols (MSW ‘24) has never followed a conventional path. Long before the final elimination, Sage was getting acquainted with the human condition by studying social work at UW Tacoma. Those lessons helped her compete on one of television’s toughest stages.


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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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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.