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Juana Gallegos: Crowning Achievement

Juana Gallegos, '23, Master of Nursing, had an idea to help dementia patients. Her idea landed her an audience with a queen.

May 4, 2023

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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

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A Year Undaunted

As 2022 draws to a close, revisit stories that show UW Tacoma students, faculty, staff and alumni changing lives and communities.

December 16, 2022

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Root Cause

UW Tacoma Assistant Professor Sunny Cheng's research focuses on mental health, particularly the impact of early intervention and screening.

August 4, 2022

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Spencer Tyson: The Nature of Change

With pandemic chaos all around him, Spencer Tyson leveraged his college experience to drive change in public health systems.

June 11, 2022

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Melissa Nunez: Knowing Who to Ask

A first-generation college student graduating with a degree in nursing, Melissa Nunez found that help is available for the asking, if you know who to ask.

June 11, 2022

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The Class of 2022

In 2022 we are celebrating thousands of UW Tacoma grads from 2020, 2021 and 2022.

June 10, 2022

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Looking Back at 2021

Fourteen stories from the past year that showcase the best of UW Tacoma.

December 29, 2021