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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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Building Wings Through Storytelling: Inside the ALAS Project

The ALAS project began with a concern about youth mental health in Pierce County. The idea grew after Ochoa Camacho and Hershberg attended a Pierce County Public Health Department presentation that highlighted trends in community health.


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Puyallup Tribe Teaches Tacoma Huskies the Art of a Warm Welcome

The Pacific Northwest will become part of the biggest sporting event on the planet when the FIFA World Cup arrives in Seattle. As the Puyallup Tribe of Indians makes history as the first Indigenous nation to formally take part, Tacoma Huskies are finding meaningful ways to contribute.