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Reggina Harper's Journey to the Husky 100
Alumna Reggina "Reggie" Harper, '17, writes about her educational journey, being named to the Husky 100 and how she got the most out of her time at UW Tacoma.
December 8, 2016
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Dr. Marian Harris: Social Work Educator of the Year
A UW Tacoma alumna nominated Dr. Harris for the award.
May 3, 2016
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A Champion for Change
Distinguished Alumni Award winner Jessica Gavre has fought for marriage equality and LGBT rights in Washington state for over a decade – all while earning both her undergraduate and graduate degrees at UW Tacoma.
August 1, 2014
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Garner has a vision for Federal Way: 2013 Community Engagement Award
Michelle Garner’s community engagement efforts blur the lines between her work as a faculty member of Social Work and her life as a resident of Federal Way. She is the recipient of the 2013 UW Tacoma Distinguished Community Engagement Award.
June 17, 2013
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How UW Tacoma faculty are enhancing teaching with technology
In a new report from the UW Provost's office, 16 UW faculty, including seven from the Tacoma campus, describe how they are embracing innovation to enhance their pedagogy.
March 3, 2013
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Furman honored by Commission on Global Social Work Education
Social Work professor Rich Furman is the 2012 recipient of the Partners in Advancing International Education award from the Council on Social Work Education.
August 27, 2012
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BASW student Thomas Green receives the Rod Hagenbuch Award
UW Tacoma student Thomas Green, studying social work, is being recognized with the 2011 Rod Hagenbuch Award for his advocacy on behalf of the homeless.
May 17, 2012
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Emlet selected as Fulbright scholar for research on HIV/AIDS and aging
Charles Emlet will serve as a Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Science and the Environment at McMaster University in Canada.
May 9, 2012
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Homeless heavy drinkers imbibe less when housing allows alcohol
Michelle Garner, associate professor of social work, is part of a research team that studies a housing project that allows chronically homeless people with severe alcohol problems to drink in their apartments.
January 24, 2012
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Social Work program will focus on criminal justice major and re-accreditation under new director
Diane Young comes to UW Tacoma from Syracuse University, and has a Ph.D. in Social Work from the UW School of Social Work.
October 19, 2011
