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Phillip Dontje: For the Love of Math

When not delving into algebraic topology, Army veteran Phillip Dontje, ’23, B.S. Mathematics, is raising his children and preparing for his upcoming Ph.D. studies.


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Saima Ghafoor: A Family Affair

College is at the center of life for the family of Saima Ghafoor, ’23, B.A. Healthcare Leadership.


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Building a Moon Tower

Mechanical engineering student Amy Keller is putting her stamp, and UW Tacoma's, on the moon, via a life-changing internship with NASA.


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Breaking Down Engineering Barriers

A project called “Research for All” aims to get students involved in hands-on engineering research as an integral part of their classroom experience.


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Steeped In Engineering

Assistant Professor Seung-Jin Lee uses coffee to teach first-year students about engineering.


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Project AAPI THRIVE

A $2-million federal grant will help UW Tacoma expand supports and services for Asian American, Pacific Islander and low-income students.


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Listening, Learning, Leading

Natalie Eschenbaum's experience in higher education gave her the tools and insight needed to lead the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences as its new dean.


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Teachers For the Community

A new bachelor’s degree in education will help address a teacher shortage and increase the number of BIPOC educators in the classroom.