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New Urban Studies Director Redefines Community
As the new director of UW Tacoma's Urban Studies program, Ali Modarres is a passionate advocate for the community-engaged university.
November 4, 2013
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Community Service is Ishem's Passion: 2013 Community Engagement Award
Dr. Linda Ishem, Urban Studies Program, is the recipient of the 2013 UW Tacoma Distinguished Community Engagement Award.
June 16, 2013
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How UW Tacoma faculty are enhancing teaching with technology
In a new report from the UW Provost's office, 16 UW faculty, including seven from the Tacoma campus, describe how they are embracing innovation to enhance their pedagogy.
March 3, 2013
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Harrington named vice chancellor for academic affairs
Starting Sept. 1, Dr. James W. Harrington will support the academic dean and directors, and ensure integrity of the tenure and promotion process.
August 8, 2011
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Meet the 2011 Next Step Scholars
Each year, UW Tacoma awards scholarships to seven transfer students from the region's community colleges. The scholarship was created in 1998 through the generosity of 30 donors.
July 27, 2011
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Meet some of our terrific students: Malia Ramos
A Next Step Scholarship recipient and a junior in urban studies and communications, Malia Ramos has found skills she never realized she had.
July 19, 2011
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What the McCarver Kids Taught the University Professors
A community collaboration created the Zina Linnik Project in Tacoma's Hilltop neighborhood.
May 16, 2011
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Urban universities partner with urban communities
The Urban Studies program is holding an open forum, The Urban University, to examine how universities interact with their host cities.
January 24, 2011
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How a great teacher learned his lesson
Dr. Mark Pendras, assistant professor of urban studies, will receive the 2010 UW Distinguished Teaching Award.
April 28, 2010
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Research Standouts Awarded Grants
Nineteen grants in 2009 from two UW Tacoma endowments will help faculty, staff and students by supporting scholarship, research and campus improvements.
June 1, 2009
