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Heather Finch: Finding Alternatives

Her concern for animal welfare led Heather Finch to a degree in computer science and a plan to innovate alternatives to animal testing.

Andre Henderson: The Fork in the Road

Teetering on the brink, Navy veteran Andre Henderson recalled his mother’s words urging higher education, and took a path that turned his life around.

Melissa Nunez: Knowing Who to Ask

A first-generation college student graduating with a degree in nursing, Melissa Nunez found that help is available for the asking, if you know who to ask.

Dustin Ray: The AI Generation

With his background in math and his degree in computer science, Dustin Ray hopes to harness artificial intelligence for social good.

Kevin Yuan-Jie Liu: Puzzling Out a Path

Kevin Yuan-Jie Liu thought he wanted to be a diplomat, but the more he learned the more he thought law school a better fit for his gaming interests and personal style.

2022 Graduation is Joyous Celebration

UW Tacoma is awarding more than 1,900 degrees this year, and many recipients of the Classes of 2022, 2021 and 2020 will be at the 32nd annual Commencement ceremony.

Jalen Bounthong: Flair for Leadership

As a first-generation member of the Class of 2022, Jalen Bounthong’s business degree sets a high bar for his siblings to follow.

Andre Jimenez: Reset and Redefine

ASUWT President Andre Jimenez sees the pandemic as an opportunity to rethink the student experience at UW Tacoma.

Selena Caldera: On a 'Quixotic Quest'

Military veteran Selena Caldera has been a political activist and labor organizer and says a law and policy degree and, soon, law school are a natural progression.