News Stories

Service to Family and Military

Renée Guzman knows what it is like to grow up as a military child, from a family for whom service is a calling. With her degree in social welfare, she hopes to carry that service forward.

June 10, 2021

“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

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

Learning In and Out of the Classroom

As a pragmatic person, Sarah Abruzzini has learned lessons both in and out of the classroom. Her degree in biomedical sciences fulfills her interest in mysteries and in being challenged.

June 10, 2021

Working Toward Collective Justice

Star Berry has a trifecta at UW Tacoma, culminating in her doctoral studies that looked at how universities perceive and express the role of staff when working on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion.

June 10, 2021

The Next Stage

Senior Teresa Dennerlein grew up in isolation then got a chance to see the world before finding what she needed at UW Tacoma.

May 13, 2021

At the Helm

UW Tacoma senior Aidan Helt left behind a difficult childhood by joining the Merchant Marines, a journey that took her from her old home to a new one.

April 30, 2021

A Good Place to Grow

Kirsten Hargett chose to study biomedical sciences because she wanted to stretch herself.

April 9, 2021