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The Class of 2022
In 2022 we are celebrating thousands of UW Tacoma grads from 2020, 2021 and 2022.
June 10, 2022
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Rain, Making It
A traumatic brain injury threatened to derail Rain Wilson's college career; but then she got the support she needed and she is now succeeding.
May 2, 2022
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DeAnn Dillon: The Undiminished Spirit of Sharing
DeAnn Dillon is a mom, a teacher, an auntie, a Native American, a legislative aide, and a doctoral student. She is also a giver of energy.
November 24, 2021
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Filled with Joy
As Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange begins her new role, she reflects on her personal journey and her vision for UW Tacoma's future.
September 29, 2021
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The Class of 2021
Members of the Class of 2021 can hold their heads high as survivors and achievers. Through pandemic and polemic, they have completed the next stage of their journeys through life. We present a sampling of their stories.
June 10, 2021
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The Creation of an Electrical Engineer
Getting turned on to math led Abdalah Adan to electrical engineering. The pandemic was a challenge, but he is grateful for the relationships he has built with faculty and fellow students.
June 10, 2021
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“I Can Do Something to Change That”
Growing up in Puyallup as part of the immigrant community and as the daughter of the owners of a popular restaurant, Margarita Gonzalez learned early that she could succeed with the help of those around her.
June 10, 2021
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Creating the First-Gen Experience
Her mother, her family, herself – these three things inspired Paola Jean Caguiat Chua to pursue a degree in biomedical sciences. Along the way, she helped define the first-gen experience for future generations of students at UW Tacoma.
June 10, 2021
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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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Two UW Tacoma Juniors Selected as Truman Scholars
Chanise Jackson and Andre Jimenez plan to go to graduate school and dedicate their careers to public service.
April 14, 2021
