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Dr. Huatong Sun, associate professor, UW Tacoma School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences

Huatong Sun Wins DEI Award

The Association for Business Communication has presented its 2022 Distinction in the Practice of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion award to Dr. Huatong Sun.

May 12, 2023

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UW Tacoma alumna Teiya Shimomura stands in front of Maru on campus. Maru is a bronze sculpture that looks like a square with a hole in the middle. Shimomura has long, dark hair and is wearing a plaid jacket, white undershirt and jeans. There is grass and a wood wall in the background.

Teiya Shimomura: Helping to Remember

Alumna Teiya Shimomura's experience in the classroom connected her to a local historian and an opportunity.

May 11, 2023

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Ed Kolodziej Named a National Champion on Global Environmental Issues

UW Tacoma Professor Ed Kolodziej represented the U.S. for the prestigious Frontiers Planet Prize honoring “impactful research breakthroughs” in global sustainability science.

May 8, 2023

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Graphic of AAPI Thrive project. The graphic consists of two rolling waves with the words "AAPI THRIVE" written underneath and "UW Tacoma AANAPISI" written under that.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Events Spotlight Mental Health Awareness

AAPI THRIVE Project is hosting two events in May that addresses racism and mental health.

May 3, 2023

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Pushing Up That Hill

Navia Winderling's (SIAS '14) long path through higher education helps her inspire other students to succeed.

April 12, 2023

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UW Tacoma alumna Victoria Nuon stands against a gold background. Her left hand is near her ear like she's moving a stand of hair. Nuon has long brown hair and has a white UW Tacoma sash around her neck. She is wearing a dark colored blouse.

Carrying the Weight

Alumna Victoria Nuon's education has been transformative for her and her family.

April 3, 2023

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UW Tacoma Vice Chancellor for Equity & Inclusion Elavie Ndura stands on a stage. Behind her is a white screen with a community agreement written on it. The agreements detail the behavior expected of people in the audience.

Building a Beloved Community

The largest gathering of faculty and staff since the pandemic came together recently to learn about and practice active listening, empathy and mindful inquiry.

March 17, 2023