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The School of Urban Studies engages students, faculty, and community to advance critical thinking, social justice, and applied research through the transformative power of higher education.
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A premier Urban Studies school within a leading urban-serving university.
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Teach to engage; research to advance knowledge; act to promote social justice and equitable development.
MACP Student Marjhiq Ali Performance at 1/18/25 MLK Jr. Unity Breakfast
MA in Community Planning alum Nick Carr has been serving on Tacoma's 2024 Charter Review Committee
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Associate Professor Anaid Yerena in the School of Urban Studies is quoted on the challenges of housing instability in this article exploring the benefits of multi-family housing.
Bára Šafářová, Assistant Professor in the School of Urban Studies talks to UW News about what made her decide to pursue her career path.
The Institute for Innovation and Global Engagement (IIGE) orientation on October 9, 2024, celebrated 20 years of Global Honors and featured an Ideathon to brainstorm themes for the 2025 Global Engagement Conference.
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