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Connecting over Coffee

"Coffee and Conversations" brings the UW Tacoma community and the Tacoma Police Department together.

February 22, 2019

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Bringing Nature to a Prison Cell

Exposure to nature, even through a brief gardening activity, can improve well-being among women in prison, a UW Tacoma-led study finds.

January 30, 2019

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Urban Ecologist/Superhero

Experienced tarantula handler, compassionate coyote whisperer — Assistant Professor Christopher Schell brings a passion to his work studying how carnivores adapt to cities.

December 5, 2018

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Meet Dr. James C. McShay

UW Tacoma’s newly-hired Assistant Chancellor for Equity & Inclusion speaks about his background, his first three months on the job and the opportunities ahead.

October 3, 2018

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Ali Modarres Is a Man About Towns

South Sound Business magazine recently published a feature story on Dr. Ali Modarres, UW Tacoma's Director of the Urban Studies Program.

June 27, 2018

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Serious About Play

UW Tacoma Lecturer Luke Perone uses play in the classroom to encourage learning and development.

May 2, 2018

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The Bell Tolls for Us

An event marking the 50th year since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., reminds us his work is unfinished.

April 5, 2018

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Being the Spark

UW Tacoma alumnus Jacob Nau and SIAS lecturer Abby Murray are among the recipients of local Spark Grants.

February 23, 2018