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One Foot in Front of the Other

School and women's tackle football helped current UW Tacoma student Ashley Young find her way after her military career ended.

November 10, 2021

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Unstoppable Force

UW Tacoma alumna Saranda Ross overcame a difficult childhood and is now a practicing attorney and Fulbright Scholar.

November 5, 2021

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Milgard Alumni Spotlight: Judi Griffin

The Milgard School of Business is proud to feature our next Alumni Spotlight on Judi Griffin, ’01, Business Administration, ’09 Master of Business Administration

July 26, 2021

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Veteran, Football Player, Lifesaver

UW Tacoma student Ashley Young, Air Force veteran and women’s pro tackle football player, responded quickly when she saw a fire break out in a Tacoma neighborhood.

July 21, 2021

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The Class of 2021

Members of the Class of 2021 can hold their heads high as survivors and achievers. Through pandemic and polemic, they have completed the next stage of their journeys through life. We present a sampling of their stories.

June 10, 2021

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The Intrepid Among Us

With her ice axe in hand, Madeline Zent is breaking new ground for the underrepresented in her field of computer science and on the slopes.

June 10, 2021

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A Higher Level of Healthcare

Michael Villalpando, a paramedic by training, has earned a degree in healthcare leadership as a stepping-stone to becoming a physician assistant.

June 10, 2021

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The Joy of the Servant Leader

Veronica Ramirez Ramsay spends her time in the service of others, committed to bringing her healthcare leadership skills to her community.

June 10, 2021