Video Series Begins With Japanese Internment
The Chinese Reconciliation Project Foundation is producing a video series on the history of Tacoma. The first is on Japanese internment during WWII. "Becoming Nisei: Japanese American Urban Lives in Pre-war Tacoma," by Drs. Lisa Hoffmann and Mary Hanneman, is mentioned.
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From Tacoma to Tokyo
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.
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18 UW Tacoma researchers receive SEED-AI grants from AI@UW inaugural funding call
The initiative supports exploratory, faculty‑led projects that apply artificial intelligence (AI) to improve teaching, learning and student engagement.
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Husky Fest brings block party energy to UW Tacoma
The annual block party invited newly admitted students and the South Sound community to experience UW Tacoma through a lively, festive celebration.
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International law professor from UW Tacoma advocates for democracy as a human right
Angel Gabriel Cabrera Silva, Assistant Professor of International Law, appeared before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in Brazil to argue for the recognition of democracy as a human right with social, political and economic considerations. He authored a blog post about the experience for the UW Center for Human Rights.
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Reimagining student success: UW Tacoma leaders featured on Connected College Podcast
Bonnie Becker, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Success, and Amanda Figueroa, Associate Vice Chancellor for Social Mobility, were featured on The Connected College Podcast with Elliot Felix. In the episode, they discuss how UW Tacoma is advancing student success through collaboration, continuous improvement and an affinity for practical, action-oriented solutions.
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Nursing expert from UW Tacoma pens op-ed to preserve public health
Robin Evans-Agnew, Professor of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership, co-authored an opinion piece for the Tacoma News Tribune alongside Alexandria Drake of the University of Puget Sound. Together, they call for Washington communities to come together in defense of public health.
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