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Why Community is Key
September 16, 2024
Rafael Saucedo (’17, ’19), initially struggled in college until he found his community at UW Tacoma. Now he has made a career of helping others build community and financial health.
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UW Tacoma Among 35 National NSF Awards for AI Research
September 30, 2024
Faculty members Martine De Cock and Paulo Barreto in the School of Engineering and Technology were among the first round of 35 National Science Foundation awards to continue their work in privacy-preserving AI.
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Welcoming new faculty to UW Tacoma for 2024-25
September 18, 2024
Meet the 10 faculty members who are joining the UW Tacoma community during the 2024-25 academic year.
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Celebrando Comunidad honors leaders in local Latine community
September 17, 2024
The fourth annual Celebrando Communidad: Latine Awards + Celebration will honor both individuals and organizations in the South Puget Sound area who positively impact Latine communities on Oct. 11.
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The Students Become the Teachers
August 28, 2024
Alumni Ben Pauli and Vivian Kao (both SIAS ’05) have gone from one side of the classroom to the other. Their journey to becoming university professors started at UW Tacoma.
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Hurricane Helene Destroyed Roads. Here’s How to Rebuild—and Flood-Proof Them for Next Time
Assistant Teaching Professor Nara Almeida discusses the potential of pervious concrete as a road-building material to mitigate flooding damage.
Wired
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Dean Rachel Endo honored among "Women Worth Watching in Leadership"
School of Education Dean Rachel Endo has been recognized as one of 2024's "Women Worth Watching in Leadership." See page 130 in the issue for her profile.
Profiles in Diversity Journal
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‘Forever chemicals’ are being found everywhere. What about in Tacoma’s TAGRO fertilizer?
Joel Baker, Science Director for the Center for Urban Waters, is quoted in an article the examines the testing and processing of the Tagro fertilizer produced by the City of Tacoma.
The News Tribune
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Kids of Color in Minnesota Foster Care Are Most Likely to Live With White Foster Parents — And Why There are Concerns
Associate Professor JaeRan Kim, whose research focuses on the experiences of adoptees, is featured in this deep dive into the fraught implications of the limited foster care pool for children of color, from exposure to racism at home to ‘growing up without reflections of their greatness and contributions to humanity.’
The Imprint
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With Stardew Valley, Eric Barone Makes Entrepreneurship Enchanting. His Own Business Isn't His Concern
Eric Barone, '11, B.S. Computer Science & Systems, created mega-hit game Stardew Valley completely on his own over four years. He describes the challenges of running a business and being a manager while still finding the time to be a creator.
Inc. Magazine
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'Be Courageous Enough to Ask for Help' - Sheila Edwards Lange on why asking for help is a sign of strength
Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange's advice for leaders is the May 31 Puget Sound Business Journal cover story.
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7 Local Leaders Honored at UW Tacoma's Business Leadership Awards
The Milgard School of Business hosted the 22nd annual ceremony recognizing Clint Stein, Dona Ponepinto, René Ancinas, Anne Jones, Lyle Quasim, Dean Allen and Bruce Kendall.
South Sound Business
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Tacoma is home to a school shooting expert. He calls U.S. debate 'fear-based' and skewed
The U.S. has more mass shootings than anywhere else in the world, but there is something that can be done about it, says Dr. Eric Madfis, director of the Violence Prevention & Transformation Research Collaborative.
The News Tribune
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‘Identities Horizons’ spotlights AAPI students at UWT
Alumnus Nuk Suwanchote, '17, is the director of a film exploring the experience of Asian American and Pacific Islander UW Tacoma students. The documentary, which includes Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange, was produced by the Chinese Reconciliation Project Foundation.
Tacoma Weekly
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The enduring legacy of the Black 'Buffalo Soldiers'
Dr. Luther Adams - Free Man of Color discusses the history of Black participation in the U.S. military, particularly the regiments known as the Buffalo Soldiers.
KCTS9/Crosscut Now
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UW Tacoma recognized as national leader in advancing first-generation student success
August 20, 2024
The campus has been selected by FirstGen Forward for the inaugural class of 14 Network Champions in the U.S.
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Frozen in Time
August 12, 2024
Dr. Zhiquan (Andy) Shu’s research could help revolutionize organ transplants by extending the life of donated organs indefinitely.
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Brown named Associate Vice Chancellor for Development
August 7, 2024
A first-generation college student, Brown is excited about helping to bring the amazing opportunities in higher education to others who might not otherwise get the chance.
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Maloney inducted into American Academy of Nursing’s 2024 Class of Fellows
August 1, 2024
Dr. Patsy Maloney, teaching professor at the University of Washington Tacoma has been selected as a 2024 Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN), contributing her leadership and vision to shaping the future of nursing worldwide.
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Game Changer
July 17, 2024
Army veteran Heidi Lee’s passion for the business of sports is driving her success
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The Decennialists
July 2, 2024
The UW Tacoma community was well represented on the City of Tacoma’s once-every-ten-years charter review.