Jan Runbeck is the recipient of the UW Tacoma 2009 Distinguished Alumni Award. She was one of the country's first nurse practitioners, and generously volunteers her time and knowledge.
Nineteen grants in 2009 from two UW Tacoma endowments will help faculty, staff and students by supporting scholarship, research and campus improvements.
As a direct result of severe cuts to its state-funded operating budget, the University of Washington Tacoma will make reductions to its workforce.