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Celebrating First Gen

To celebrate National First Generation College Day on Nov. 8, we asked some our first-generation students, faculty, staff and alumni for their advice on what it takes to achieve your educational dreams.

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Why Community is Key

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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The Students Become the Teachers

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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Frozen in Time

Dr. Zhiquan (Andy) Shu’s research could help revolutionize organ transplants by extending the life of donated organs indefinitely.

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Husky Highlights

Apply now for Autumn 2025

Applications are open and UW Tacoma is the place for you! Apply by Nov. 15 for early action. Also accepting freshman and transfer applications for Winter Quarter starting in January 2025 — due Oct. 15!