Faculty & Staff

From innovative teaching and research to transformative community engagement, this year’s distinguished award recipients exemplify outstanding contributions that advance UW Tacoma’s mission and impact.

Omari Amili (B.A. '14, M.A. '16), founding director of UW Tacoma's Husky Post Prison Pathways, appeared on TV Tacoma's Cityline program to discuss an upcoming talk on campus with John Bunn, the wrongfully convicted, fully exonerated founder behind "A Voice 4 The Unheard," a nonprofit that promotes literacy in prisons and among youth.

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.