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Never Too Late

Chris Oliver was given a choice: prison or the Army. He chose the latter, then went to college, setting an example for his siblings. "This is what thrills me...that it's never too late."


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Drawing the Line

Associate Professor Jim Thatcher's NSF-funded project uses data to show college students how electoral districts are created.


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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.


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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!


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Jessy Wolff: By Design

Jessy Wolff, '20, left the corporate world to start her own business and earn a college degree.


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Education Outside the Classroom

Two UW Tacoma students interning at Tacomaprobono this summer are helping others and gaining valuable experience.


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Ken Burkart: Learning the Ropes

Ken Burkart, '20, applied the discipline and determination of rock-climbing to his academic career and his research into aquatic chemistry.


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The Mentor

Four of Assistant Professor Sharon Laing's students were recognized this past spring at the University of Washington Undergraduate Research Symposium.