Skip to main content

News Stories

Main Content

Meet Altaf Merchant

Dean Altaf Merchant sees the Milgard School as a catalyst for entrepreneurship and social responsibility in the South Sound region.

March 11, 2021

Main Content

Engineering Something Amazing

Heather Dillon is a big believer in human-centered design, and student-centered engineering education.

February 26, 2021

Main Content

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.

February 18, 2021

Main Content

Making a Connection

Gabe Minthorn plans to use the skills he developed as a coach and educator in his new role as tribal liaison.

February 10, 2021

Main Content

CSL's Warmth and Wellness Drive Success

The Center for Service and Leadership's 'Warmth and Wellness Drive' was a huge success! All donated items will go to people experiencing homelessness. Over the course of the drive, a total of 162 items were donated. Thank you to all participants for such a prosperous drive.

February 3, 2021

Main Content

Preserving Nihonmachi

In their new book, Mary Hanneman and Lisa Hoffman share the history of Tacoma's Nihonmachi and the Japanese Language School once located on what is now the UW Tacoma campus.

January 27, 2021

Main Content

Book Talk: Becoming Nisei

At a free, virtual event, Lisa Hoffman and Mary Hanneman will discuss their new book "Becoming Nisei," a history of the Tacoma Japanese-American community.

January 25, 2021

Main Content

Second Act

Theater at UW Tacoma goes virtual with the upcoming performance of "The Book of Andy."

January 13, 2021

Main Content

After Prison

Omari Amili spent time in prison before earning three degrees from UW Tacoma. He interviews 10 other people who graduated after they got out.

December 18, 2020