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Omari Amili: Navigating the Post-Prison Pathway

Omari Amili, 2023-24 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient and new Husky Post Prison Pathways program director, shares his vision for welcoming and supporting previously incarcerated people like himself.

March 28, 2024

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A Sense of Belonging

Serving students who were part of the foster care system, Meraf Geberehiwot works to create a sense of security, belonging and acceptance.

February 9, 2024

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Doing Good by Doing Business

While still a student, Raihab Baig, '20, embraced the idea of corporate responsibility and now shares her passion as a recruiter and advisor for the Milgard School of Business.

December 19, 2023

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Never More Alone, Never More Connected

Via Project AAPI Thrive, Nestor Enguerra, Jr., is working to bring Asian American and Pacific Islander students from the margins to the center of higher education.

December 7, 2023

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An Open Perspective

Maria Hamilton is intentional about exposing her daughter to an expansive worldview centered on the value of education.

July 14, 2023

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Pushing Up That Hill

Navia Winderling's (SIAS '14) long path through higher education helps her inspire other students to succeed.

April 12, 2023

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The Wordsmith

When he's not working in the library, staff member Jamal Gabobe is busy writing and publishing.

January 31, 2023

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Guiding the Way Forward

UW Tacoma advisor Isabella Webb is using her international experience and her Aboriginal heritage to help students find their way in college.

August 11, 2022

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The Accumulated Wisdom of Tom Diehm

After spending 24 years at UW Tacoma connecting social work students to agencies, Tom Diehm knows something about community building and the costs of field experience.

January 6, 2022