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New IAS director on the job
Dr. Larry Knopp will be the new director of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, UW Tacoma's largest academic program.
July 8, 2009
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State budget reductions force layoffs
As a direct result of severe cuts to its state-funded operating budget, the University of Washington Tacoma will make reductions to its workforce.
April 28, 2009
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UW Tacoma holds conference on Native peoples in higher education
UW Tacoma will hold its first conference on higher education and Native Americans, featuring presentations that highlight contemporary issues facing Indigenous people in higher education, such as the absence of Indigenous heritage and history in academic courses and literature.
October 3, 2008
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Van Natta leaves UW Tacoma with fundraising legacy
UW Tacoma will begin national search for a new Vice Chancellor for Advancement.
June 9, 2008
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UWT receives an additional $2 million for its first endowed deanship
James A. Milgard and the Gary E. Milgard Family Foundation have made a $2 million donation to the University of Washington Tacoma to establish the campus' first endowed deanship.
December 10, 2007
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New text messaging service will notify students of emergencies
The UW Alert system will send warnings to the cell phone of every student, faculty and staff member who signs up for the service in advance.
October 9, 2007
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Math, Science, Leadership Camp is a Formula for Success
During a four-week, free summer program, students in grades 7 to 11 study the fundamentals of math and the scientific process, robotics, environmental studies, service learning and urban design.
July 26, 2007
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Faculty member hired for Port of Tacoma Chair
The University of Washington Tacoma has hired Dr. Joel Baker, a leading researcher of water pollution in marine environments, as the first holder of the Port of Tacoma Chair.
July 26, 2007
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Nursing students plan health fair in Prairie Ridge
UW Tacoma faculty teach importance of community nursing.
May 18, 2007
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Rushing named vice chancellor, academic affairs, at UW Tacoma
Dr. Beth Rushing served for the past six years as dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Georgia College and State University.
April 17, 2007
