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Urban Ecologist/Superhero

Experienced tarantula handler, compassionate coyote whisperer — Assistant Professor Christopher Schell brings a passion to his work studying how carnivores adapt to cities.


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Meet Dr. James C. McShay

UW Tacoma’s newly-hired Assistant Chancellor for Equity & Inclusion speaks about his background, his first three months on the job and the opportunities ahead.


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Ali Modarres Is a Man About Towns

South Sound Business magazine recently published a feature story on Dr. Ali Modarres, UW Tacoma's Director of the Urban Studies Program.


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Serious About Play

UW Tacoma Lecturer Luke Perone uses play in the classroom to encourage learning and development.


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The Bell Tolls for Us

An event marking the 50th year since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., reminds us his work is unfinished.


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Being the Spark

UW Tacoma alumnus Jacob Nau and SIAS lecturer Abby Murray are among the recipients of local Spark Grants.


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Jacob Nau, '17, Writing Studies

Graduating senior Jacob Nau developed an idea for a literary journal on homelessness with his classmates in Abby Murray's editing and publishing class. Now the journal is online, in print and on the streets.


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An App a Day

Assistant Professor Sharon Laing wants to use apps to connect low-income patients to health care.