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.
Vision A premier Urban Studies school within a leading urban-serving university.
Mission Teach to engage; research to advance knowledge; act to promote social justice and equitable development.
Rafael Saucedo (’17, ’19), initially struggled in college until he found his community at UW Tacoma. Now he has made a career of helping others build community and financial health.
