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Lift as You Climb

Tacoma icon Rosa Franklin has spent a lifetime helping others both as a nurse and as a state legislator.

April 2, 2020

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Reaching Out

A number of resources exist to help students, faculty, staff and the greater UW Tacoma community get through the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 25, 2020

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The Performer

Andrew Fry's skills on stage translate to the classroom and his role as Director of Industry Partnerships with the School of Engineering and Technology.

March 11, 2020

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U-Dub E-Sports

We live in a hotbed for competitive gaming, with one-third of the industry located in the Pacific Northwest. Competitive gamers earn about $3,000 to $5,000 monthly, but top echelon players may earn up to $15,000 monthly.  

March 6, 2020

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Opening Statement

Legal Pathways Director Patricia Sully is using her skills as a trained lawyer to turn UW Tacoma into a hub for legal education in the South Sound.

March 4, 2020

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Learning in the Community

Classrooms are ground zero for UW Tacoma's commitment to community engagement. In one, students learn how they can share their Spanish skills outside the classroom.

February 27, 2020

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Within Reach

Deborah Petri started college at age 16. Then, life got in the way. More than 30 years later she is close to finishing her degree.

February 19, 2020

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Change Comes for Theron Taylor

After serving a 20-year prison sentence, first-gen psychology transfer student Theron Taylor is finding a new sense of belonging at UW Tacoma.

February 13, 2020