News Stories

Founding Stories: The Black Student Union

Linda Ishem, Lisa Faircloth, Jamie McGee and Chana Lawson talk about the Black Student Union, the first student organization at UW Tacoma.

From the Podcast: Racism Is a Public Health Crisis

“Racism is a stressor that causes wounds to the individuals who are exposed to it,” says Sharon Laing. Listen to Laing and Wendy Barrington in a two-part podcast from Paw’d Defiance.

Stocking the Shelves

Sound Credit Union, Harbor Foodservice, AT&T and Coca-Cola have provided funding, food and resources to help support The Pantry during these difficult times.

Trans Day of Remembrance

Join the ACLU and others on Nov. 20 to remember those in the transgender community lost to violence.

Helping Students RISE

The Center for Equity and Inclusion's Levon Williams has developed a pilot program to help first-year students succeed.

Making a Name for Herself

Robin Starr Zape-tah-hol-ah Minthorn brings an Indigenous perspective to the School of Education.

Byron's Banishment

As recounted in UW Magazine, Byron Ragland’s encounter with police at a frozen yogurt shop shook his sense of belonging and reminded him that society’s doors still aren’t open to all.

The Husky Family

The UW Tacoma Class of 2019: a passionate, tenacious and diverse group of graduates that are already out in the world making an impact. We present a sampling of their stories.

Bearing Witness

UW Tacoma Professor Marian Harris and graduate student Zea Mendoza recently spent a week helping asylum seekers held at the South Texas Family Residential Center.