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Service to Family and Military
Renée Guzman knows what it is like to grow up as a military child, from a family for whom service is a calling. With her degree in social welfare, she hopes to carry that service forward.
June 10, 2021
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“I Can Do Something to Change That”
Growing up in Puyallup as part of the immigrant community and as the daughter of the owners of a popular restaurant, Margarita Gonzalez learned early that she could succeed with the help of those around her.
June 10, 2021
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Creating the First-Gen Experience
Her mother, her family, herself – these three things inspired Paola Jean Caguiat Chua to pursue a degree in biomedical sciences. Along the way, she helped define the first-gen experience for future generations of students at UW Tacoma.
June 10, 2021
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Learning In and Out of the Classroom
As a pragmatic person, Sarah Abruzzini has learned lessons both in and out of the classroom. Her degree in biomedical sciences fulfills her interest in mysteries and in being challenged.
June 10, 2021
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Seeing the Way Ahead
Healthcare professionals and students are helping spread the word that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective.
May 28, 2021
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Six UW Tacoma Students in Husky 100
Six UW Tacoma students are making the most of their UW experience, and are recognized with the 2021 Husky 100 honor.
May 27, 2021
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At the Helm
UW Tacoma senior Aidan Helt left behind a difficult childhood by joining the Merchant Marines, a journey that took her from her old home to a new one.
April 30, 2021
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SET Students Addressing National Security Challenges
Ken Lew and Chris Yin each were on project design teams that did well in a hackathon sponsored by the National Security Innovation Network.
April 29, 2021
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Healthcare Leadership students launch Husky Vaccine Task Force
Goals include spreading the word about the importance of getting a COVID-19 vaccine and recruiting volunteers to work at and help organize vaccine clinics in Pierce County.
April 22, 2021
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A Good Place to Grow
Kirsten Hargett chose to study biomedical sciences because she wanted to stretch herself.
April 9, 2021
