A new program at the University of Washington Tacoma will pair talented students with local agencies and businesses for year-long paid internships that emphasize community-based learning.
The 2013 BLA will recognize Richard Brandsma of Sound Credit Union, Janine Terrano of Topia Technology, Joseph Wilczek of Franciscan Health System, Michael Slevin of the City of Tacoma, Brian Sonntag with a lifetime achievement award.
The Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation will recognize equity and inclusion leader Sharon Parker for her work to create community.
Two new exhibits at the Museum of Glass are the result of a year of work by seven UW Tacoma students.
A new full-service Y health and wellness facility built in collaboration with the YMCA of Pierce & Kitsap Counties will serve UW Tacoma students, faculty, staff and all Y members.
Education program researchers Greg Benner and Michelle Maike will examine the effectiveness of education in short-term juvenile justice centers.
UW Medicine's MEDEX Northwest will open a physician assistant training location at UW Tacoma to tap into the large pool of returning military veterans.
Patti Taylor, '93, '96, is one of two recipients of UW's first Distinguished Veteran Alumni award. She was one of the first graduates of UW Tacoma's Nursing program.
An innovative partnership between UW Tacoma and MultiCare Health System will analyze data on congestive heart failure patients to reduce the risk of hospital readmissions.
The Next Step Scholarship endowment provides significant support to allow one student each from seven local community colleges to complete their bachelor's degrees at the University of Washington Tacoma.
