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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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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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Dani Small: The Barrier Breaker

First-gen alumna Dani Small, ’23, Master of Social Work, wants to bring the values she defined through both her undergrad and grad experiences at UW Tacoma into the corporate world.

June 9, 2023

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Debbie Hales: A Sisterhood of Support

Support from the circle of students in the Muckleshoot Cohort Ed.D. program is a key element that got Debbie Hales, ’23, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, through the rigors of her doctoral studies.

June 8, 2023

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Chastity Bryant: Discovering the Light Within

As she juggled child-rearing, working two jobs and multiple extracurricular activities, Chastity Bryant, ’23, M.S. Accounting, was constantly boosted by love and support from her family and mother.

June 6, 2023

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Pushing Up That Hill

Navia Winderling's (SIAS '14) long path through higher education helps her inspire other students to succeed.

April 12, 2023

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Carrying the Weight

Alumna Victoria Nuon's education has been transformative for her and her family.

April 3, 2023