News Stories

Without a Safety Net

UW Tacoma Professor Carolyn West has spent her storied career asking hard questions and exploring difficult subjects.

May 6, 2021

Prep for Law School with Legal Pathways

Two new UW Tacoma programs provide rigorous preparation for the LSAT test and the law school application process, for sophomores, juniors, seniors and alumni.

April 1, 2021

Students Assisting Business - 2021

When COVID 19 descended upon the Pacific Northwest, the health of the people was of tremendous concern to all. Then the heavy toll on the economy took place. Businesses were shuttered or closed permanently. People lost jobs - some forever.

February 19, 2021

Leadership Lessons with Kurt Carlson, President & CEO of Propel Insurance

The Milgard Center for Leadership and Social Responsibility (CLSR) launched an interview series called Leadership Lessons which aims to highlight the leadership wisdom of local executives. Part one of this  features Kurt Carlson, CEO of Propel Insurance and recipient of the 2019 Business Leader of the Year award.

February 18, 2021

Making a Connection

Gabe Minthorn plans to use the skills he developed as a coach and educator in his new role as tribal liaison.

February 10, 2021

An Open Book

A passion for reading and a turbulent childhood lead Professor Belinda Louie to create Project TELL which supports English language learners and their families.

November 5, 2020

Indigenizing Higher Education

UW Tacoma's School of Education and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe have signed a memorandum of agreement that will bring a doctoral program to the tribal college.

September 11, 2020

The Mentor

Four of Assistant Professor Sharon Laing's students were recognized this past spring at the University of Washington Undergraduate Research Symposium.

July 16, 2020

Bergman to study COVID-19 economic recovery

Milgard School economist Margo Bergman has been awarded a COVID-19 economic research recovery grant, one of 18 funded by UW's Population Health Initiative.

July 2, 2020