News Stories

Sarah Smith Plumbs the Depths

Sarah Smith, senior in communications, recently completed a documentary about an underwater ocean observatory, learning more about “one of the most underexplored places known to humans.”

Building a Community Around Food

At Northwest Harvest, Urban Studies alumnus Chris Suh connects with people by remembering his own journey out of poverty.

Making a Yoga Community

Hien Hong, ’15, saw that wellness had a diversity issue and set out to change that.

An Open Book

A passion for reading and a turbulent childhood lead Professor Belinda Louie to create Project TELL which supports English language learners and their families.

Why do we vote?

On the latest episode of Paw'd Defiance, the UW Tacoma podcast, members of the UW Tacoma community talk about why they vote and why they think voting is important.

Nataly Herrman: The Sky's the Limit

She went through a “hundred million” different options along the way and it often felt unattainable, but Nataly Herrman, ’20 B.A. Psychology, kept pursuing college.

Kathryn Davidson: Launching into Space

As one of the first to serve in the newly-created U.S. Space Force, Kathryn Davidson, ’20 B.S. Math, is honoring her mother’s legacy by ensuring a future for herself.

Thnwa Ahmed: Hard Work Pays Off

In five years, Thnwa Ahmed, MCL ’20, lived in four countries, learned multiple languages, got two college degrees, and became a certified ethical hacker.

A Giant Leap

Every student's journey to a degree is unique, and the great leap they take into the world beyond. Read about four 2020 grads: from psychology to cybersecurity to space!