UW Tacoma
December 1, 2011
360-degree view
Over the past decade and a half, UW Tacoma has been at the core of the revitalization of downtown Tacoma. Today, with 3,600 students, it still holds the key to the city’s continued economic development.
September 1, 2010
Elephant vs. bird
Elephants may be the biggest factor in the impending disappearance of a tiny bird.
June 1, 2010
Top-notch teachers
The seven recipients of the Distinguished Teaching Award and one recipient of the Marsha L. Landolt Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award share the ability to inspire students to incredible heights.
June 1, 2009
Teachers of the year, 2009
The seven recipients of this year’s Distinguished Teaching Awards represent the broadest range of disciplines, from English to maxillofacial surgery. But they all have one thing in common: the ability to hold their students spellbound.
March 1, 2009
Haunted hallways
When Kevin Rupprecht, '06, accepted the job of principal at Forks High School, he didn't realize he was signing on to be a minor celebrity as well.
September 1, 2008
Teachers of the year, 2008
The seven winners of the UW’s Distinguished Teaching Award talk about what happens in their celebrated classrooms.
September 1, 2007
First freshman
Surviving your first year of college is always an experience — especially if you are in the first freshman class ever admitted to your campus.
June 1, 2007
Extra credit
A great university has great teachers. This year, the UW honors seven instructors from three campuses who have touched the lives of thousands.
June 1, 2005
Top Dawgs
More than 175 faculty have been given a UW Distinguished Teaching Award since 1970, and this year seven more from Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma join their ranks. In addition, the UW salutes 12 other professors, graduate students and staff members for their public service and teaching excellence.
March 1, 2005
Growing pains
The state needs 33,000 more spaces for college students by 2009. To help solve the problem, the UW must transform its campuses in Tacoma and Bothell.
June 1, 2004
Class of distinction
Since 1970, the University of Washington has honored its best teachers for striving to bring knowledge to the next generation.
September 1, 2003
Gift backs business school
The brothers behind Milgard Manufacturing are creating opportunities for UW Tacoma business students to receive a world-class education in their own back yard.
June 1, 2003
Gallery of distinction
Since 1970, the University of Washington has honored its best teachers for striving to bring knowledge to the next generation. This year the UW has given its Distinguished Teaching Award to seven faculty on three campuses. In addition, the UW is honoring TAs, public servants and staff.
March 1, 2002
UW Tacoma grows
The opening of Winter Quarter on Jan. 7 also saw the opening of two new buildings on the UW Tacoma campus that strengthen its science and student learning programs.
December 1, 1997
Record enrollment
Records fell at all three UW campuses this fall, as Seattle’s new freshman class was the largest ever, and both Bothell and Tacoma reached the highest enrollments in their seven-year history.
September 1, 1997
Tacoma transformed
You could write an epic catalog of the improvements in Tacoma's historic downtown: new brickwork, shining glass windows, atria to bring in daylight, and some new construction harmonious with the old.
Living in history
The UW opens its first campus in 102 years as UW Tacoma transforms the city’s historic Warehouse District.
December 1, 1994
Branch plans
Permanent homes for the UW's two branch campuses came closer to reality, as plans for UW Tacoma cleared an important landmarks panel.
December 1, 1991
Branch enrollment up
University of Washington branch campuses in Tacoma and Bothell attracted scores of new students as they began their second year of classes Sept. 30.
September 1, 1991
8,206 new UW grads
About 8,206 degrees were awarded at the University of Washington's 116th Commencement held June 15.