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Ashley Richards: A Sustainable Future

For Ashley Richards, ensuring a sustainable future means emphasizing the needs and civic participation of youth, with a focus on equity.

June 13, 2019

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Theo Calhoun: Space for Community

On and off campus, Theo Calhoun is devoted to creating spaces where people can find community and celebrate what brings us together, as well as what makes us distinct.

June 13, 2019

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Vlad Gud: Keeping the Power On

Maybe Vlad Gud, '19, Electrical Engineering, has electricity in his veins: his grandfather was an electrician in the Soviet Union.

June 12, 2019

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Aaron Gerard: Building Community Through GIS

After two years with the Peace Corps in Namibia, teaching English and, maybe, GIS, Aaron Gerard, '19 Urban Studies, envisions building a housing co-op in Tacoma's Hilltop.

June 12, 2019

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Anastasia Cale: Living On Her Principles

West Point grad and military veteran Anastasia Cale wants to use her planning degree as a springboard to community action and public office.

June 12, 2019

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Diana Sheila Algomeda Villada: Sense of Belonging

"I have a growth mindset. I'm always looking for new opportunities and experiences. I like being in places where I can advocate for others." -- Diana Sheila Algomeda Villada

June 11, 2019

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Justin Cabanos: Enabling Success

Justin Cabanos, '19, who comes from a long line of college graduates, knows that "success is never truly your own."

June 11, 2019

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A Bridge Over Barriers

UW Tacoma's Campus Safety and Security has teamed up with the Office of Global Affairs on a project to help international students.

June 6, 2019

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Facilitating Brotherhood

Paolo Laraño, a psychology resident with the Student Counseling Center, is creating a space for men to talk with each other about things like emotions and relationships.

June 5, 2019