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Jennifer Vasilez: Doing Right by the Children
The experience of being surrounded by strong, intelligent Native women is what drew Jennifer Vasilez, ’23, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, to UW Tacoma’s Muckleshoot Cohort.
June 7, 2023
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Joannie Suina: Recentering Native Women’s Voices
One of the Muckleshoot cohort, Joannie Suina, ’23, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, is intent on restoring balance to the world.
June 7, 2023
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Phillip Dontje: For the Love of Math
When not delving into algebraic topology, Army veteran Phillip Dontje, ’23, B.S. Mathematics, is raising his children and preparing for his upcoming Ph.D. studies.
June 7, 2023
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Chastity Bryant: Discovering the Light Within
As she juggled child-rearing, working two jobs and multiple extracurricular activities, Chastity Bryant, ’23, M.S. Accounting, was constantly boosted by love and support from her family and mother.
June 6, 2023
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Saima Ghafoor: A Family Affair
College is at the center of life for the family of Saima Ghafoor, ’23, B.A. Healthcare Leadership.
June 6, 2023
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Nyah Laureta: The Science of Inspiration
Inspired by her mother, Nyah Laureta, '23 (B.S. biomedical sciences) is well on her way to her dream of becoming a physician.
June 6, 2023
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Good Man
Jeff Dade, '11, '20, this year's Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, is proof that not all heroes wear capes.
June 1, 2023
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New Grant Will Expand Access to Native Knowledge
$225,000 from the Mellon Foundation will support American Indian and Indigenous (AII) community-building events, bring more AII voices to campus, and power a summer institute on Indigenous humanities.
May 24, 2023
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The Milgard School of Business Celebrates Leaders Making a Difference in the South Sound
The 21st annual Milgard School Business Leadership Awards honored outstanding local business leaders for their contributions to the South Puget Sound region. Folks joined for a gala dinner celebrating excellence in education, finance, real estate, culture, and non-profit support.
May 22, 2023
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The Right Medicine
With Professor Sharon Laing's guidance, UW Tacoma student Lucas Bjorkheim is realizing his dream of becoming a doctor.
May 22, 2023
