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UW Tacoma recognized as national leader in advancing first-generation student success
The campus has been selected by FirstGen Forward for the inaugural class of 14 Network Champions in the U.S.
August 20, 2024
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Sticking to the Plan
UW Tacoma alumna Alishia Agee-Cooper is using her education to transform the state of Washington's approach to child welfare.
September 20, 2023
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Point of View
Assistant Teaching Professor Ronnie San Nicolas's lived experience guides his hands-on approach to teaching as well as his work with the Simon Family Endowment and AAPI THRIVE.
July 28, 2023
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An Open Perspective
Maria Hamilton is intentional about exposing her daughter to an expansive worldview centered on the value of education.
July 14, 2023
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Dani Small: The Barrier Breaker
First-gen alumna Dani Small, ’23, Master of Social Work, wants to bring the values she defined through both her undergrad and grad experiences at UW Tacoma into the corporate world.
June 9, 2023
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Debbie Hales: A Sisterhood of Support
Support from the circle of students in the Muckleshoot Cohort Ed.D. program is a key element that got Debbie Hales, ’23, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, through the rigors of her doctoral studies.
June 8, 2023
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Evan Campbell: Taking Instinct into Account
Evan Campbell, ’23, B.A. Business Administration/Accounting, seems to have an instinctive facility for keeping track of business.
June 7, 2023
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Chastity Bryant: Discovering the Light Within
As she juggled child-rearing, working two jobs and multiple extracurricular activities, Chastity Bryant, ’23, M.S. Accounting, was constantly boosted by love and support from her family and mother.
June 6, 2023
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Nyah Laureta: The Science of Inspiration
Inspired by her mother, Nyah Laureta, '23 (B.S. biomedical sciences) is well on her way to her dream of becoming a physician.
June 6, 2023
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Pushing Up That Hill
Navia Winderling's (SIAS '14) long path through higher education helps her inspire other students to succeed.
April 12, 2023
