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The Best Stories of 2019

The best stories coming out of UW Tacoma are all about our students! Here's a baker's dozen of stories about students making their impact in the world.

December 23, 2019

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New faculty at UW Tacoma in 2019-20

Marking the start of the 2019-20 academic year, we present short biographies of 24 faculty members who have recently joined the UW Tacoma community.

October 10, 2019

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Soldiering On

Army veteran and UW Tacoma senior Jeff Bantay overcame a difficult transition from military to civilian life and is now thriving.

September 18, 2019

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2019 Honorees Set a High Bar

Students and faculty individually recognized at UW Tacoma's 2019 Commencement represent accomplishments in scholarship, community engagement and contributions to the campus and university.

June 15, 2019

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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.

June 14, 2019

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Catarina Terrill: a Woman of History

For her capstone thesis, Catarina Terrill examined the role of women in the Ku Klux Klan during that group's 1920s revival. Post-graduation, she'll do a Russian journalism exchange.

June 13, 2019

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Theo Calhoun: Space for Community

On and off campus, Theo Calhoun is devoted to creating spaces where people can find community and celebrate what brings us together, as well as what makes us distinct.

June 13, 2019

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Diana Sheila Algomeda Villada: Sense of Belonging

"I have a growth mindset. I'm always looking for new opportunities and experiences. I like being in places where I can advocate for others." -- Diana Sheila Algomeda Villada

June 11, 2019

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Digging Deep

A former geologist, Assistant Professor Ruth Bernstein is helping students find their footing in the nonprofit world.

March 27, 2019