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At the Helm

UW Tacoma senior Aidan Helt left behind a difficult childhood by joining the Merchant Marines, a journey that took her from her old home to a new one.

April 30, 2021

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Meet Altaf Merchant

Dean Altaf Merchant sees the Milgard School as a catalyst for entrepreneurship and social responsibility in the South Sound region.

March 11, 2021

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Altaf Merchant Named Dean

Dr. Altaf Merchant has been named the new Gary E. and James A. Milgard Endowed Dean of the Milgard School of Business.

March 1, 2021

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The six-continent competition

“For a center that’s focused on social responsibility, it wouldn’t be very socially responsible to push for an in-person event,” says Rachel Vaughn, executive director of the Center for Leadership & Social Responsibility (CLSR) at the Milgard School of Business.

February 25, 2021

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The six-continent competition

This year's Milgard Invitational Case Competition on Social Responsibility has teams from every inhabited continent.

February 25, 2021

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After Prison

Omari Amili spent time in prison before earning three degrees from UW Tacoma. He interviews 10 other people who graduated after they got out.

December 18, 2020

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The Monstrous

Some monsters hide under beds or in sewer drains. Most, however, live inside us. Ingrid Walker and Dustin Annis talk about the role of the monstrous imagination in culture and politics.

October 30, 2020

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A Giant Leap

Every student's journey to a degree is unique, and the great leap they take into the world beyond. Read about four 2020 grads: from psychology to cybersecurity to space!

September 16, 2020