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Six UW Tacoma students named to 2026 ‘Husky 100’
United by a shared commitment to leadership and serving their communities, UW Tacoma’s Husky 100 honorees exemplify the very best of the Husky spirit.
April 20, 2026Main Content
$2M NSF grant invests in the future of STEM
UW Tacoma’s ACCESS in STEM program has received a $2 million National Science Foundation grant to support the retention and graduation of high-achieving students from communities with limited financial resources who are pursuing degrees in STEM fields.
February 19, 2026Main Content
UW Tacoma-led research team awarded $1.5 million NSF grant to improve wildfire models across the Western U.S.
Researchers at UW Tacoma and the University of Nevada, Reno will collaborate to develop a new model that helps land and fire managers better predict and manage wildfires.
September 9, 2025Main Content
Bjorkheim honored with Health Leadership Award
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.
February 21, 2025Main Content
Meet Tacoma's "Husky 100" students
Seven remarkable students who are making the most of their time at UW Tacoma.
April 29, 2024Main Content
$3.2M for Puget Sound Institute and Center for Urban Waters funds CEC, 6PPD and wastewater research
Six grants from EPA and Puget Sound Partnership will go toward understanding and reducing emerging threats from toxic chemicals in Puget Sound.
June 16, 2023Main Content
Phillip Dontje: For the Love of Math
When not delving into algebraic topology, Army veteran Phillip Dontje, ’23, B.S. Mathematics, is raising his children and preparing for his upcoming Ph.D. studies.
June 7, 2023Main Content
Nyah Laureta: The Science of Inspiration
Inspired by her mother, Nyah Laureta, '23 (B.S. biomedical sciences) is well on her way to her dream of becoming a physician.
June 6, 2023Main Content
Ed Kolodziej Named a National Champion on Global Environmental Issues
UW Tacoma Professor Ed Kolodziej represented the U.S. for the prestigious Frontiers Planet Prize honoring “impactful research breakthroughs” in global sustainability science.
May 8, 2023Main Content
Carrying the Weight
Alumna Victoria Nuon's education has been transformative for her and her family.
April 3, 2023