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Where curiosity meets community
At UW Tacoma, undergraduate students have ample opportunities to engage in research that tackles complex questions and creates tangible community solutions.
July 15, 2026Main Content
UW Tacoma researcher earns NSF CAREER Award for developing innovative cryopreservation technologies
Associate Professor Zhiquan (Andy) Shu’s work in organ preservation has earned national recognition for improving access to life-saving transplants.
July 9, 2026Main Content
Building Wings Through Storytelling: Inside the ALAS Project
The ALAS project began with a concern about youth mental health in Pierce County. The idea grew after Ochoa Camacho and Hershberg attended a Pierce County Public Health Department presentation that highlighted trends in community health.
June 12, 2026Main Content
Puyallup Tribe Teaches Tacoma Huskies the Art of a Warm Welcome
The Pacific Northwest will become part of the biggest sporting event on the planet when the FIFA World Cup arrives in Seattle. As the Puyallup Tribe of Indians makes history as the first Indigenous nation to formally take part, Tacoma Huskies are finding meaningful ways to contribute.
June 11, 2026Main Content
Centering Adoptee Voices Through Mentorship and Community
In April, Dr. JaeRan Kim, associate professor and chair of the BASW Program and Social Work Division at UW Tacoma, discussed the Supporting Adoptees Through Mentorship and Mutual Aid project.
June 10, 2026Main Content
Celebrating UW Tacoma’s Class of 2026
The Class of 2026 received more than 1,600 degrees and joins an alumni network of over 35,000 Tacoma Huskies.
June 10, 2026Main Content
Shaped by Global Honors: Husky 100 Scholars Mia Escobar and Cameron Cyprain
Global Honors students Mia Escobar and Cameron Cyprain are among the 2026 Husky 100
June 9, 2026Main Content
Global Honors Students Showcase Research at Western Regional Honors Conference
The April 9-11 Western Regional Honors Conference in Las Vegas featured presentations from five Global Honors students. Overall, 11 Global Honors papers were accepted for the conference.
June 8, 2026Main Content
UW Tacoma selects Maslow's Campus Communities as development partner for on-campus student housing and dining project
The selection follows a competitive request for qualifications and proposals process that attracted multiple teams interested in partnering with the university on the first major project to move forward under its campus master plan.
June 4, 2026Main Content
Global Honors Announces Direct Admit for Fall 2026
The University of Washington Tacoma is launching a new Direct Admit pathway to the Global Honors Program for the 2026–27 academic year, expanding access to interdisciplinary, globally focused education.
June 2, 2026