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A Giant Leap

Every student's journey to a degree is unique, and the great leap they take into the world beyond. Read about four 2020 grads: from psychology to cybersecurity to space!


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Clinton Sizemore: New Tools for the Job

Because he stayed the course despite twists and turns, Clinton Sizemore, MCL ’20, has new tools in his toolbox, including his graduate degree in cybersecurity.


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Jessy Wolff: By Design

Jessy Wolff, '20, left the corporate world to start her own business and earn a college degree.


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Ken Burkart: Learning the Ropes

Ken Burkart, '20, applied the discipline and determination of rock-climbing to his academic career and his research into aquatic chemistry.


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The Mentor

Four of Assistant Professor Sharon Laing's students were recognized this past spring at the University of Washington Undergraduate Research Symposium.


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Erica Myron: Taking Shape

UW Tacoma alumna Erica Myron, '20, is on her way toward become a professor of American Indian Literature.


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Sahra Malin: Getting It

A professor told Sahra Malin, 'if you want it, go get it,' and that's exactly what Malin is doing.


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Brooke Carlaw: Eyes Opened Wide

Brooke Carlaw, the UW Tacoma 2020 President's Medalist, had her eyes opened to the racial bias in our justice system's approach to eyewitness misidentification by Dr. Stephen Ross.