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Joy Building Opens for Spring
Built as a warehouse in 1892, the Russell T. Joy Building will provide space for new classrooms and the Academic Advising Center.
March 8, 2011
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'Project RTI' helps teachers keep kids on target
A $1.4 million grant to Drs. Marcy Stein and Diane Kinder from the U.S. Department of Education will fund a project to improve special education teacher preparation.
December 13, 2010Main Content
Making math meaningful is key to reaching students
National Science Foundation awards $3.5 million to prepare math teachers for diverse classrooms.
December 9, 2010Main Content
Remembering IAS faculty member Philip Heldrich
Dr. Philip Heldrich, an associate professor in Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, after a battle with cancer. He was 45.
November 15, 2010Main Content
Enrollment up, transfers up, students finishing degrees
For the sixth straight year, autumn enrollment at UW Tacoma was up from the previous year. Autumn 2010 enrollment stands at a headcount of 3,331 students.
October 18, 2010Main Content
Native Americans and higher education: Two cultures that need to know each other better
The third annual Symposium on Contemporary Native American Issues in Higher Education will feature talks by Dr. Robbie Paul and Dr. Charlotte Coté.
September 20, 2010Main Content
Puget Sound Institute receives $4 million from EPA
The Institute will facilitate the scientific study and interdisciplinary cooperation needed to maintain a healthy Puget Sound.
September 13, 2010Main Content
More than 800 graduates expected to participate in 20th Annual Commencement
The 2010 graduating class of about 1,200 students lifts the total number of UW Tacoma alumni over 10,000.
June 3, 2010Main Content
Chancellor Spakes announces leadership transition
University of Washington Tacoma Chancellor Patricia Spakes announced this morning that she will step down as chancellor in July 2011.
May 7, 2010Main Content
How a great teacher learned his lesson
Dr. Mark Pendras, assistant professor of urban studies, will receive the 2010 UW Distinguished Teaching Award.
April 28, 2010