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Building a Beloved Community

The largest gathering of faculty and staff since the pandemic came together recently to learn about and practice active listening, empathy and mindful inquiry.


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Breaking Down Engineering Barriers

A project called “Research for All” aims to get students involved in hands-on engineering research as an integral part of their classroom experience.


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A Ukrainian Connection

Electrical engineering senior David Pavenko used money he earned from an internship to see first-hand the impact of the Russo-Ukrainian War.


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A Year Undaunted

As 2022 draws to a close, revisit stories that show UW Tacoma students, faculty, staff and alumni changing lives and communities.


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Steeped In Engineering

Assistant Professor Seung-Jin Lee uses coffee to teach first-year students about engineering.


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The Right Choice

Alumnus Steve Stermer left his high stress job as a chef and came to UW Tacoma to pursue a degree in Computer Science & Systems.


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Milgard Hall Ushers In New Era

Bringing together business, technology and design thinking, UW Tacoma's newest building embodies a spirit of innovative collaboration.


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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.