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Juana Gallegos: Crowning Achievement
Juana Gallegos, '23, Master of Nursing, had an idea to help dementia patients. Her idea landed her an audience with a queen.
May 4, 2023
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Ada McDaniel: First, Not Last
Ada McDaniel is part of the inaugural Muckleshoot Cohort and, when she graduates in June, will be the first person in her family to earn a doctoral degree.
April 19, 2023
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Carrying the Weight
Alumna Victoria Nuon's education has been transformative for her and her family.
April 3, 2023
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Exita Lealofi: Finding Herself
Exita Lealofi's journey took her from American Samoa to UW Tacoma.
February 7, 2023
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Jai'Shon Berry: Embracing the Moment
ASUWT President Jai'Shon Berry took his mother's words to heart: renew your commitment every single day and work hard for it.
September 28, 2022
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Samantha Smith: The Right Time and Place
Samantha Smith decided now was the right time and UW Tacoma was the right place to study sustainable urban development.
March 4, 2022
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Paris Weber: A Tight-Knit Community
In UW Tacoma's mechanical engineering program, Paris Weber found the intimate class size and connection to faculty she was seeking.
January 18, 2022
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Ivan Lievanos: From Dream to Reality
Ivan Lievanos is using his experience in the National Guard to help veteran-connected students succeed in college.
May 21, 2021
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Leander Yazzie: Growing the One Percent
Leander Yazzie, '18, Educational Leadership (Ed.D.), wants to see more Native people in college, beyond the one percent of enrollment that so many institutions report.
June 7, 2018
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Danielle Burch: Designing for Good
According to Danielle Burch, the UW Tacoma major Ethnic, Gender, & Labor Studies changes the most fundamental ways you think about and relate to the world around you. It becomes a huge part of your life.
January 31, 2017
