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Passing the Mic

Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange and alumna Jazmyn Pratt talked about their college experience, higher education and the future of UW Tacoma for the 100th episode of Paw'd Defiance.


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Students Intern For The Washington State Legislature

This year, the Washington State Legislature selected four UWT students to participate in its Legislative Internship Program. About 60 students statewide are selected as interns who then work directly for members of the Senate or House.  All interns work full time … Continue reading →


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First Economics and Policy Analysis Major Accepted into UW’s Evans School

Congratulations to Michael Price, UWT’s first student to graduate with a major in our new Economics and Policy Analysis degree.  Michael was recently accepted into the University of Washington’s Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy … Continue reading →


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Alumni Spotlight: Riley Kuranishi, Finance '14

Our most recent alumni highlight features Riley Kuranishi (Business Administration, Finance, ‘14). Riley currently works and manages multiple businesses including real estate, and a photo and videography company.


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A Revolutionary Act

Walking isn't just good for you, according to Assistant Professor Rubén Casas. It is also a good way to understand how a city works.


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Prof. Hanneman’s Book Spotlights Tacoma’s Unique Japanese Community

Professor Mary Hanneman’s new book, Becoming Nisei: Japanese American Urban Lives in Prewar Tacoma (written with UWT Prof. Lisa Hoffman) is receiving significant attention in the local community.  Becoming Nisei explores Tacoma’s prewar … Continue reading →