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Omari Amili: Navigating the Post-Prison Pathway

Omari Amili, 2023-24 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient and new Husky Post Prison Pathways program director, shares his vision for welcoming and supporting previously incarcerated people like himself.

March 28, 2024

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'Still Doing Life' on Exhibit

An exhibit based on the book "Still Doing Life," co-authored by Associate Professor Barb Toews, is on display in the Snoqualmie Power House.

October 4, 2023

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Sticking to the Plan

UW Tacoma alumna Alishia Agee-Cooper is using her education to transform the state of Washington's approach to child welfare.

September 20, 2023

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Point of View

Assistant Teaching Professor Ronnie San Nicolas's lived experience guides his hands-on approach to teaching as well as his work with the Simon Family Endowment and AAPI THRIVE.

July 28, 2023

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Dani Small: The Barrier Breaker

First-gen alumna Dani Small, ’23, Master of Social Work, wants to bring the values she defined through both her undergrad and grad experiences at UW Tacoma into the corporate world.

June 9, 2023

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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.

March 17, 2023

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From the Heart

Alumna Amalia Perez’s choice of degrees and careers reflects her commitment to helping others.

February 14, 2023

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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.

December 16, 2022

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The Right Fit

New faculty member Vern Harner brings a social justice and equity centered lens to UW Tacoma's School of Social Work & Criminal Justice

September 14, 2022