Faculty & Staff

Following a trip to Tokyo to attend UW Converge, UW Tacoma student Abdiaziz “Abdi” Farah reflects on the perspective, connections and possibilities he’s gained while abroad.

With his new book, “Improvising With and In Higher Education: All Together Now,” UW Tacoma Associate Teaching Professor Luke Perone invites readers to rediscover play as a practice for collective learning and development.

The Milgard School’s visit to Pierce Transit revealed a simple truth: vibrant culture doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built, day by day, through intentional leadership, open communication, and a genuine investment in people.

This year’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Dr. Amy Maharaj Madeo, has built a career in education with inclusive excellence.

Ashley Ramirez, a senior in Law and Policy at UW Tacoma and a NextGen Civic Leader Corps student officer, received the 2025 Student Civic Leader Award from Washington Campus Coalition (WACC) for the Public Good.