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Ada McDaniel: First, Not Last
Ada McDaniel is part of the inaugural Muckleshoot Cohort and, when she graduates in June, will be the first person in her family to earn a doctoral degree.
April 19, 2023
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Carrying the Weight
Alumna Victoria Nuon's education has been transformative for her and her family.
April 3, 2023
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Exita Lealofi: Finding Herself
Exita Lealofi's journey took her from American Samoa to UW Tacoma.
February 7, 2023
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Jai'Shon Berry: Embracing the Moment
ASUWT President Jai'Shon Berry took his mother's words to heart: renew your commitment every single day and work hard for it.
September 28, 2022
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Samantha Smith: The Right Time and Place
Samantha Smith decided now was the right time and UW Tacoma was the right place to study sustainable urban development.
March 4, 2022
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Paris Weber: A Tight-Knit Community
In UW Tacoma's mechanical engineering program, Paris Weber found the intimate class size and connection to faculty she was seeking.
January 18, 2022
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Ivan Lievanos: From Dream to Reality
Ivan Lievanos is using his experience in the National Guard to help veteran-connected students succeed in college.
May 21, 2021
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Danielle Burch: Designing for Good
According to Danielle Burch, the UW Tacoma major Ethnic, Gender, & Labor Studies changes the most fundamental ways you think about and relate to the world around you. It becomes a huge part of your life.
January 31, 2017
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Ashley Dickerson, '17, Law & Policy
The right teacher or the right class can transform a life. Just ask UW Tacoma Class of 2017 member Ashley Dickerson.
January 13, 2017
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Doing the Heavy Lifting
Brothers Nut and Nuk Suwanchote started a powerlifting club on campus to give UW Tacoma an athletic presence. They succeeded.
April 26, 2016
