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The School of Urban Studies engages students, faculty, and community to advance critical thinking, social justice, and applied research through the transformative power of higher education.
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A premier Urban Studies school within a leading urban-serving university.
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Teach to engage; research to advance knowledge; act to promote social justice and equitable development.


MACP Student Marjhiq Ali Performance at 1/18/25 MLK Jr. Unity Breakfast

MA in Community Planning alum Nick Carr has been serving on Tacoma's 2024 Charter Review Committee

2024 Engaged Scholarship Award Reception








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SIAS Associate Professor Ruben Casas says how the city uses planting strips along streets tells a tale of haves and have-nots, and of our differing standards.
Samantha Iverson (BA '08, MSW '16) is making a big difference as the first social worker for Tacoma Public Library, helping connect patrons with the community resources.
A mix of students studying biomedical sciences, accounting, social work and computer science make up this year’s UW Tacoma contribution to the Husky 100.
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