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Assembling a Company

Building a business isn’t as easy as building big-box furniture, but serial entrepreneur, Army vet and two-time UW alumnus Steve Buchanan has an advantage via his partnership with UW Tacoma.

November 6, 2023

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The Road Taken

Assistant Teaching Professor Sarah A. Chavez had a decision to make, choosing between two life paths. The road she chose brought her to UW Tacoma.

October 27, 2023

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“Simply Something I Do”

Dr. Sharon Laing is being recognized by the American Public Health Association for the excellence and impact of her mentoring.

October 16, 2023

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Sticking to the Plan

UW Tacoma alumna Alishia Agee-Cooper is using her education to transform the state of Washington's approach to child welfare.

September 20, 2023

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Leader in the Making

ASUWT President Holly Wetzel credits her experience at UW Tacoma for her personal transformation

September 6, 2023

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Not Your Average Joe

Joe Davis is the first alum from either UW Tacoma or UW Bothell to be named president of 60,000-member UW Alumni Association.

August 7, 2023

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Point of View

Assistant Teaching Professor Ronnie San Nicolas's lived experience guides his hands-on approach to teaching as well as his work with the Simon Family Endowment and AAPI THRIVE.

July 28, 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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A Ph.D. for Tacoma

With its first cohort of students, UW Tacoma’s Ph.D. in computer science is already making a big impact on students, research and the South Sound community.

June 29, 2023