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Work in Progress

Just like a collage, UW Tacoma senior Stacey Fernandez is adding new pieces to her self-portrait: college graduate and soon-to-be master's student.

April 9, 2020

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Within Reach

Deborah Petri started college at age 16. Then, life got in the way. More than 30 years later she is close to finishing her degree.

February 19, 2020

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Maria Crisostomo: Being the First

First-generation student, Indigenous artist, podcast host, leader. Maria Crisostomo is busy making a difference.

March 20, 2019

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Kendy Trinh: Building a Foundation

Kendy Trinh, '18 Ethnic, Gender & Labor Studies, is a proud first-generation college graduate who has helped many other students build their own foundations for success.

June 7, 2018

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Kayesee Schermerhorn, '17, Law & Policy

A class in sociology changed Kayesee Schermerhorn's worldview, leading her to choose law and policy as a major, and ultimately leading to the Husky 100.

June 9, 2017

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Ashley Righetti, '17, Psychology

A first-generation college student and one of the Husky 100, Ashley Righetti plans to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical psychology.

June 9, 2017

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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